Richard Bowles

Commercial Advisor to Growing Construction Businesses

Helping ambitious construction businesses navigate growth with practical advice, experienced commercial judgement and nearly 40 years of construction experience.

HOW I HELP

COMMERCIAL JUDGEMENT WHEN THE STAKES ARE HIGHER

Providing independent commercial judgement on contracts, pricing, risk and delivery before small issues become expensive problems.

WHEN YOUR BUSINESS OUTGROWS ITS SYSTEMS

Many construction businesses grow faster than their systems, reporting and commercial controls. I help owners introduce practical structure without unnecessary bureaucracy.

A calm, independent sounding board

Sometimes you don't need another consultant but you need someone independent who understands construction, asks the right questions and helps you think clearly before making important decisions.

Typical situations I’m asked to help with

Your business has grown, but it still relies on you for most decisions.You're winning bigger projects, but the commercial risks are increasing.Margins feel tighter than they should, and you're not sure why.You've built a team, but accountability hasn't kept pace with the growth of the business.You're spending more time firefighting than planning ahead.You want an experienced, independent perspective before making important decisions.

MORE ABOUT ME

I’ve spent my career working across the commercial side of construction as a Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) working with contractors, subcontractors and development teams, helping people navigate commercial decisions, risk and delivery challenges.Over time, my work has shifted away from day-to-day project delivery into a more advisory role. What clients value most is not more process or reporting, but clear thinking, perspective and early judgement, particularly where decisions carry financial or contractual risk, relationships matter, and the cost of getting things wrong is high.I now work independently, providing commercial and strategic advice to contractors, subcontractors and development teams. My role is to sense-check decisions, identify risk early, and help clients approach issues with greater clarity and confidence.I’m most effective where experience, independence and calm judgement add real value, helping clients cut through pressure, noise and unnecessary complexity.My role is to bring perspective where it matters most.

contact

If you’re facing commercial challenges or difficult decisions and want an experienced, independent perspective, the best place to start is a brief conversation.
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07876 575 238
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