Clarity, compliance and confidence. Through proactive design.
We deliver Principal Designer services with a proactive, detail-driven approach that ensures health and safety is fully integrated into every stage of a project. Acting in accordance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations, we take early ownership of risk management, working closely with clients, designers and consultants to identify, eliminate and control hazards from the outset. Our involvement during the pre-construction phase ensures that risks are not simply recorded but actively mitigated through intelligent design decisions and clear coordination.
Our strength lies in combining technical expertise with practical project experience. With a deep understanding of construction methodologies across a wide range of sectors and project values, meaning we are able to challenge design proposals constructively, ensuring safe and buildable solutions without compromising quality, programme or cost. We maintain a strong focus on design risk reviews, facilitating collaborative workshops and producing clear, concise documentation that supports informed decision-making throughout the design process.
We are highly effective communicators, ensuring that all stakeholders understand their responsibilities and that critical safety information flows seamlessly between the project team. We take a hands-on approach to coordination, managing interfaces between disciplines and ensuring that health and safety considerations are embedded into design development, specifications, and contractor information. This clarity reduces risk on site and supports efficient project delivery.
We recognise that no two projects are the same, and we tailor our Principal Designer role to suit the specific needs of each client and scheme. Whether working on complex, multi-disciplinary developments or smaller, fast-paced projects, we provide the same level of diligence, responsiveness and professionalism. Our robust systems, combined with a pragmatic and solutions-focused mindset, give clients confidence that their statutory duties are being fulfilled effectively.
We look to add value beyond compliance. We help create projects that are safer to build, safer to use and easier to maintain, supporting long-term asset performance while protecting those involved in delivering and occupying the built environment.
What our clients say
"JH provide key advice in ensuring we maximise quality and minimise cost across our sites, while dealing with the nuances that each Cat A space brings. We would recommend Jones Hargreaves to any corporate firm with a requirement for good quality Project Management."
"Over the last few years, Jones Hargreaves have provided an excellent service. In addition to providing sound technical advice, they have overlaid that at all times. All members of the team have been very responsive and highly effective, which has been a vital support for our growing business in the UK."
"They stayed engaged long after the contract ended, which says everything."
"Jones Hargreaves are a key supplier to LXi and a critical part of our consultant team infrastructure. Their responsiveness and turnaround times are second to none. The teams’ partner led service is of excellent quality and gives us enormous comfort that the risks associated with real estate acquisition and asset management are mitigated wherever possible. Even more importantly they are always on the end of the phone to discuss progress and strategy and provide comfort where required."
"Jones Hargreaves are advisors who we regularly appoint for due diligence, project and dilapidations instructions. We value the quality of their advice and responsiveness to requests."
"We have always found Jones Hargreaves to be responsive, diligent and commercially driven. We enjoy working with Jones Hargreaves and would happily recommend their services to others."
"We have engaged Jones Hargreaves on a number of instructions ranging from dilapidations to contract administration and have always found the team to be highly responsive, proactive and effective. We would thoroughly recommend their services."
"JH started working with Ribston undertaking acquisitions surveys and have progressed to overseeing large refurbishments projects on our behalf, including the project management of the demolition and redevelopment of a large 5-acre site, which will have a build contract on phase one of £3.5m. Jones Hargreaves deploy the skills to undertake all of their required roles competently and effectively."
"We have worked with Jones Hargreaves for a number of years on a range of instructions, primarily dilapidations surveys and the contract administration of refurbishment works. We have always found the team to be responsive, diligent and commercially driven and look forward to working with them in the future."
"Jones Hargreaves has been an exceptional partner to the Mileway team, consistently delivering high-quality work that is both timely and budget-conscious. Their commercial insight and proactive approach ensure smooth collaboration, with every project being handled with precision and attention to detail."
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