The Firm

NE Consult are a highly regarded international, independent consultancy practice that provides procurement, contract and commercial advice and NEC training in the construction, facilities management and maintenance sectors.

The firm was founded by Neil Earnshaw in 2006 and since then we have built a reputation with our clients for providing reliable, high quality and cost-effective professional services.

NE Consult works for both public and private sector clients who operate in diverse sectors of industry including:

Government – central government departments and agencies, health and local authorities.

Transportation – airports, highways and railways.

Energy / Utilities – biomass, oil, gas, nuclear, wind and water.

NE Consult specialises in the NEC suite of contracts and our founder, Neil Earnshaw is a recognised expert in this field.

Our Approach

NE Consult seeks to build long term relationships with clients and act with complete integrity to help them to manage their projects more effectively and efficiently. Whether that’s supporting government to deliver a project on time and within budget or working with the supply chain to ensure they recover what they are contractually entitled to, we always put our clients’ business interests first.

What motivates us is supporting our clients to address the challenges they face by developing robust, value for money solutions, and delivering successful projects every time.

NE Consult’s ultimate goal with clients is to transfer our knowledge into their organisation so that eventually we are either no longer needed or only required to advise on more complex, technical matters.

Our Values

Integrity – our clients know we can be relied on to give honest and independent advice.

Attitude – we have a reputation for providing pragmatic solutions to the challenges that face our clients.

Responsive – we recognise the need to respond positively to the evolving nature of our clients’ needs when embarking on a new or challenging project: we are focussed on outcomes.

Progressive – we believe the only way industry can improve is through learning from the mistakes of the past and never accepting mediocrity as the norm.

David Fleming, Head of Construction Law, CityFibre

“Neil facilitated numerous NEC3 workshops for internal personnel and also jointly with our contractors. His approach is very practical and based on working realities and he has the ability to explain complex points in a way that is accessible to all levels. In the joint sessions he was great at providing an independent view which…

Paul Dickinson, Supplier Manager, Springfields Fuels

“NE Consult were extremely knowledgeable and proficient in supporting us to renegotiate one of our term service contracts. Working with Neil Earnshaw we achieved a positive resolution for both Springfields Fuels and our contractor which has brought much greater clarity to the operation of the contract. Since Neil’s involvement relationships have improved greatly and the…

Darren Pickering, Group Engineer, Highways and Streetscene Service, Kirklees Council

“Such a dry subject made interesting, it’s clear that Neil is extremely passionate and knowledgeable about NEC4, it shines through. Superb job keeping us all on task, interesting even in the final hour of two days of training. Well done for engaging all.”

British Antarctic Survey

“I had the pleasure of attending a training course delivered by Neil and was highly impressed by the quality of his delivery. Neil has an engaging style backed by a wealth of experience and insight which add colour to his delivery style. I really enjoyed what could have been a dry subject.” Jon Ager CBE…

Trevor Rea, Head of Property Management, Department of Finance Northern Ireland

“I cannot recommend Neil Earnshaw highly enough in relation to the assistance and instruction he provided in the drafting of this documentation. If you have the scope to procure Neil’s services, you will find him a very useful asset to have at your side.”

Bill Harris-Heffer, formerly Director of Facilities for Mersey Care NHS Trust

“Neil is proud of his consultancy firm and takes pride in everything he produces. Neil sets himself and the team he is working with very high standards, he continually exceeds expectations. I have worked and known Neil for over 2 years and would highly recommend him. I am delighted to provide this recommendation for Neil.”