Steve Burke – CPUK Group
Group Managing Director
“I was the Founder and Group Managing Director of Construction Partnership UK Limited upon its closure at the end of April 2020. I have known Ian for approximately 30 years since we worked together at Birse Construction in the 1990’s where he was employed as an Estimator.
More recently (17 years ago) I recruited Ian (through his company) to provide Estimating services to CPUK where he quickly established himself as a key member of the senior management team.
Ian’s Estimating prowess is unrivalled, he has vast experience in estimating schemes across most building sectors in the value range £500k – £30 million, across all major forms of contract and procurement routes.
His approach is to completely immerse himself in the Project(s) in hand and I can confirm that he produces consistently accurate, well researched bids….he completely understands the art of estimating and dealing with the risks (and opportunities) each particular scheme presents.
I worked very closely with Ian at the front end of the business and I can honestly say that his work was exceptional in every way….pride in the job, meeting deadlines, accuracy, understanding what was important and his contribution in tender settlement meetings was always invaluable to me.
In addition to the technical compilation of the tenders, much of Ian’s role at CPUK was Client facing and I trusted him implicitly to negotiate direct with customers on behalf of CPUK in line with our culture of integrity, professionalism and a commitment to the success of the team.
In short, I cannot speak highly enough of Ian’s skill, experience and know how; he is always helpful, always up for the challenge and in my experience he is an exceptional Estimator.
I would have no hesitation whatsoever in providing a commendation on his ability and attitude.”
Gary Walsh – Engineering, Design & Logistics Ltd.
Consulting Freelance Planning Engineer
“Ian is one of the most competent estimators I have worked with in the construction industry. Attention to detail and work ethic are first class, with a thorough (correct) approach to how costs are built up and formulated. They don’t come much better or harder working.” [Garry’s Linkedin pages can be accessed by clicking on his name above]
Construction & Rail Estimating Services Ltd 