Commercial

Expert Commercial Management
for Your Business

Maximizing Profitability and Efficiency

Navigating the complex world of commercial management can be a daunting task for small businesses. From contract negotiations to financial control, there are numerous challenges that can impact your bottom line. ABS offers a comprehensive range of services designed to streamline your operations and drive growth. Our expert team provides tailored solutions to help you overcome commercial hurdles and achieve your business objectives.

At ABS, we are specialists in managing the commercial management challenges you may face, whether this is on a one-off basis or an ongoing partnership

Craig Howard, Commercial Director

ABS: Your trusted partner in business success

Helping businesses achieve their goals through innovative solutions and expert guidance

ABS is a leading provider of commercial services to businesses of all sizes. We offer a wide range of services, including project management, financial auditing, and support for the telecoms and utility sectors. Our team of industry-experienced professionals is dedicated to providing our clients with the highest quality of service and support.

Cost Optimisation

Effective cost management is essential for business success. Our quantity surveying experts provide in-depth analysis of project costs, identifying opportunities for savings and maximising profitability. We offer a range of services including cost planning, value management, and commercial audits to help you optimise your financial performance. By partnering with ABS, you can gain a competitive edge and improve your bottom line.

Contractual Strength

Strong contracts are the foundation of successful business relationships. Our commercial team specializes in contract formation, negotiation, and administration. We ensure that your contracts align with your business objectives and protect your interests. Our expertise in JCT and NEC contracts provides you with the confidence to manage complex contractual relationships effectively. By safeguarding your contractual position, we help you mitigate risks and maximize revenue.

Dispute Resolution

Commercial disputes can be costly and time-consuming. Our dispute resolution services provide expert guidance and support to protect your interests. We offer a range of services including claim preparation, negotiation, and arbitration. Our goal is to resolve disputes efficiently and minimize their impact on your business. By having a robust dispute resolution strategy in place, you can protect your financial position and maintain positive relationships with clients and suppliers.

Our Team

From contractual objectives and negotiations to financial disputes or oversights, we bring the expertise needed to protect and enhance your business. Our work fits with our partners goals - and reputation - to ensure commercial issues and activities are streamlined, compliant and - most of all - aligned with the overarching goals of the business. We're experts at what we do and we'll tackle commercial hurdles so you can focus on what matters most: driving growth.

Meet the team

Craig Hopper

Senior Commercial Manager

Craig is our Senior Commercial Manager who has been with us for over 7 years . With over 12 years of industry experience in commercial, previously working for large UK-based support service suppliers on term maintenance contracts , Craig has a wealth of knowledge in a vast range of sectors. Namely, Utilities, Highways and Infrastructure.

Lauren Riding

Quantity Surveyor

Lauren has been with us for the past eight years. She has regularly supported ABS with project management, overseeing teams on some of our large-scale projects and today, you’ll find Lauren working professionally with clients as she handles the responsibilities of final accounts, debt settlements and various other commercial aspects of client business. Lauren started work aged 18, and has a solid background in commercial administration and has previously taken roles in quantity surveying too. She understands the most complex aspects to commercial contracting and dispute resolution for specialist sectors.

Hamza Jalil

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Hamza Jalil is an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with over seven years of expertise in cost management, project controls, and contract administration within the construction and infrastructure sectors. With a strong track record of working on high-profile projects for clients such as National Highways, Network Rail, and HS2, Hamza brings a client-focused, analytical approach to ABS. His proficiency in cost assurance, change management, and earned value analysis has led to successful project outcomes and cost-saving measures across large-scale infrastructure initiatives.

Hamza’s technical expertise includes managing multi-disciplinary teams, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring project delivery through precise cost forecasting, risk management, and cost reporting. He has a proven ability to exceed client expectations by using a range of project management tools to deliver best-in-class solutions that align with client KPIs and drive efficiency across all phases of project delivery.

What can we help you with

Expert Commercial Management
for Your Business

At ABS, we are specialists in managing the commercial management challenges you may face, whether this is on a one-off basis or an ongoing partnership

Craig Howard, Commercial Director