Our Experience
We’ve supported specialist contractors to major infrastructure operators — leading commercial functions, delivering training, and resolving disputes quickly and effectively.
Highlights include commercial leadership on a £15m Gatwick Airport upgrade under NEC3, long-term service contracts in the water sector, and advising rail/build contractors on contract administration and negotiations. This breadth ensures practical, hands-on insight grounded in decades of real-world delivery.
Emerson Wright Consulting Ltd has supported organisations across the construction and infrastructure sectors — from specialist subcontractors to major clients and asset owners. We bring practical insight gained through years of delivering complex projects and resolving commercial challenges.
Sectors we have worked in
- Rail & Transport: Advising on NEC contracts for track and signalling upgrades, supporting contractors with early warnings, compensation events, and settlement of final accounts.
- Aviation: Commercial leadership on major airport infrastructure, including a £15m upgrade programme at Gatwick Airport under NEC3, ensuring effective risk management and transparent reporting.
- Water & Utilities: Long-term service contracts under NEC and bespoke frameworks, supporting dispute resolution, payment assessments, and negotiations with supply chain partners.
- Building & Fit-Out: JCT Design & Build contracts, contract amendments, and risk reviews for projects ranging from commercial developments to high-end residential schemes.
How we add value
- Proactive contract administration that reduces disputes and strengthens project delivery.
- Negotiation support that helps secure fair and balanced outcomes for contractors and clients alike.
- Hands-on commercial management — not just advisory, but embedded into live projects.
- Training and mentoring for in-house teams to improve commercial capability and confidence.
Track record highlights
- Successfully defended contractor entitlements in adjudication proceedings, avoiding costly escalation.
- Delivered tailored workshops on NEC early warning and risk management for project teams.
- Negotiated favourable amendments to JCT forms, ensuring clearer risk allocation and reduced exposure.
- Supported final account settlement on multimillion-pound rail and utilities frameworks, accelerating cashflow for clients.