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Public Sector

JYM Partnership works with, and has Framework Appointments for, various Public Sector Clients, delivering services throughout the UK in a range of environments, from Local Authority Facilities to challenging projects in the High Security Estate.

Our services cover a range of disciplines, from Architectural Design and Project Management of larger scale projects, to defect analysis and Professional Building Surveying duties on small value instructions. Our Team understands the challenges faced by the Public Sector in terms of transparent procurement, achieving value for money and demonstrating the ability to both innovate and deliver sustainable solutions to suit their stakeholder requirements.

JYM work alongside both the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Defence in the Prison and Military Estate respectively and understand the challenges these demanding situations present. All JYM staff are vetted to the Highest Counter Terror and DBS Standards, and our IT Systems are certified as secure.

JYM Public Sector Clients include:

  • Ministry of Justice
  • Ministry of Defence
  • Lancashire County Council
  • Manchester City Council
  • Preston City Council
  • Chorley Borough Council
  • BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN COUNCIL
  • LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Example Projects:
Property: LIVERPOOL CROWN COURT
Service: FULL BUILDING FABRIC condition survey
Property: CATTERICK BARRACKS
Service: full design services for £1.5m army barrack refurbishment
Property: HMP KIRKHAM
Service: full design services for new 46 bed wing

CDM Advisors

CDM Advisors

Principal Designer Services under CDM Regulations

At JYM Partnership, we provide expert Principal Designer services in compliance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015). Our role ensures that health and safety considerations are embedded throughout the design process, protecting everyone involved in your project.

What is a Principal Designer?

Under CDM 2015, a Principal Designer is appointed by the client on projects involving more than one contractor. The Principal Designer is responsible for planning, managing, and monitoring the pre-construction phase to ensure that risks are identified and controlled from the outset.

Our Responsibilities Include:
  • Coordinating health and safety during the design stage.
  • Ensuring designers comply with their duties under CDM regulations.
  • Identifying, eliminating, or controlling foreseeable risks.
  • Providing relevant information to contractors and other duty holders.
  • Preparing and updating the Health and Safety File for the project.

Our experienced team combines technical expertise with a proactive approach to risk management. We work collaboratively with clients, designers, and contractors to ensure compliance and deliver safer, more efficient projects.

PRINCIPAL DESIGNER & CDM SERVICES:

  • Acting as Principal Designer under CDM 2015 regulations.
  • Management of health and safety during the pre-construction phase.
  • Coordination of design risk management across all project stakeholders.
  • Preparing and maintaining the Health and Safety File.
  • Reviewing and advising on design risk assessments.

Project Managers

Project Managers

JYM’s Project Managers are experienced in delivering a wide variety of projects in values to over £100m. JYM’s Project Managers are also experienced in delivering projects as Clients Agent/Representative on Design and Build, PDS and PFI projects.

We understand that a strong project team with strict management is essential. Our Project Managers pride themselves on their ability to administer the stringent control mechanisms developed by the Partnership, to deliver projects on time and within budget, while achieving the high standards of quality demanded by Clients.

Our Project Managers work with internal design teams within JYM or assemble specialist external consultancy teams to suit the unique demands of each individual project.

Project Management Services:

  • Project Management
  • Risk Management
  • Value Engineering
  • Programme Management
  • Client Agent
  • Contract Administration
  • Strategic Procurement Advice
  • LEAN Programming

Quantity Surveyors

Quantity Surveyors

Virtually all projects are subject to financial constraints, making our Quantity Surveyors an essential element of the project  team, providing cost advice, cost control and in-depth building contract knowledge. JYM’s Quantity Surveyors are experienced and highly motivated, utilising the latest information technology to offer a cost effective service, whether working with the in-house design team or with external consultants.

From cost planning and contract documentation to value engineering and life cycle costing, JYM are committed to providing a professional, accurate and quality service.

Quantity Surveying Services:

  • Budget Cost Estimates
  • Tender Documentation
  • Specifications
  • Schedules of Work
  • Bills of Quantities
  • Cost in Use Advice
  • Procurement Advice
  • Whole Life Costings
  • Cost Benchmarking
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Value Engineering
  • Change Control
  • Building Insurance Valuations

Building Surveyors

Building Surveyors

At JYM Partnership, we deliver trusted building surveying services across the UK, backed by the expertise of our RICS Chartered Surveyors. Our role is to provide clear, practical advice that helps you protect your property investment and make confident decisions.

From assessing the condition of buildings to advising on maintenance and compliance, we take a proactive approach to identifying risks and opportunities. Every project is handled with precision and care, ensuring you receive accurate information and tailored recommendations that suit Client objectives.

Operating nationally, we work with public bodies and private sector companies to provide solutions that are both reliable and cost-effective. Our team combines technical knowledge with a friendly, professional service, making complex issues easy to understand and act upon.

Partner with JYM Partnership for dependable expertise and a commitment to excellence.

Building Surveying Services:

  • As Built Asset Management
  • Building Surveys of Commercial and Industrial properties
  • Feasibility Studies / Option Appraisals
  • Building Design & Specification of Construction Work
  • Contract Administration, Monitoring and Management
  • Planned Maintenance
  • Disabled Access Design
  • Schedules of Condition and Dilapidations
  • Building Defect Analysis & Diagnosis
  • Party Wall Advice

About Us

About Us

JYM Partnership was founded in 1996 to provide multi-disciplinary Building Consultancy Services throughout the UK.  The Partnership has grown providing professional services in Project Management, Architecture, Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying and Principal Designer. The Partnership through its comprehensive multi disciplinary approach has built up a diverse and prestigious client base. The Partnership prides itself in its ethos of delivering both quality and a first class hands-on service. Every project is treated with an equal level of importance; this level of service is reflected in the significant number of repeat instructions which are received from the existing client base.

JYM are committed to quality, its staff and the environment and have achieved Investors in People certification, ISO 9001 for Quality, ISO 14001 for Environmental, together with ISO 45001 for Health and Safety. JYM are dedicated to maintaining this growth through a quality, value for money service combined with a commitment to the staff and the Environment.