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Core Operating Model

Principal Contractor

An external principal contractor holds the sub-contract packages and runs the site, while Axentia programme-manages the consultants and the principal contractor on the client’s behalf.

Suited for: small-to-large-scale projects with an external principal contractor, £50,000 – £25 million.

Services

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Principal Contractor

01

Core Operating Model

Principal Contractor

An external principal contractor holds the sub-contract packages and runs the site, while Axentia programme-manages the consultants and the principal contractor on the client’s behalf.

Suited for: small-to-large-scale projects with an external principal contractor, £50,000 – £25 million.

How it works

Contract & management structure

Client-side professional consultants sit alongside the structure. Sub-contract packages are billed via Axentia / the principal contractor.

Principle Contractor

Benefits

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Transparency — Fixed brief & budget to adhere to

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Flexibility — Use of established contractors, flexible resource approach

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Cost — Use of Axentia only where needed

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Warranty — Two layers, at PC & SC level

Features

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Appoints and manages the external principal contractor, subcontractors and consultants on the client’s behalf

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All other programme-management features: end-to-end management, feasibility, design and business case, governance and reporting, equipment and staff transfer plan

SUITED FOR

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Small-to-large-scale projects with an external principal contractor: £500,000 – £25 million.

Case Studies

Programmes we have managed

Principal Contractor
Midlands, UK

Forensic Analytical Laboratory

Turnkey project delivery from concept design through to operational readiness and ISO accreditation.
View Case Study
5,000 sqm
Lab, office & warehousing
100+
Scientists from day one
ISO 17025
Full accreditation
Principal Contractor
West London, UK

Forensic Science Laboratory Campus

Working closely with the client’s senior team and end users to structure the change programme into phases, optimising service levels and minimising risk.
View Case Study
10k + 3k sqm
Heathrow + Birchwood
200 scientists
6 departments moved
-25%
Budget beaten
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