Public

The provision of independent professional property advice to public sector clients as well as those organisations that are publicly funded, has always been a core aspect of Watts’ service offer. With extensive experience across a wide range of projects and services for central and local government – particularly higher education and schools – the MoD and the police, Watts has developed an enviable reputation for client-focused delivery. Specialist staff understand public sector governance and demonstrate the ability to balance community expectations with commercial realism.

Watts has supported central and local government through a pattern of continuous change over successive administrations and is fully aware of the developing political and economic agenda. The Group is well placed to advise and support local authorities with flagship initiatives and has significant experience of Building Schools for the Future, Academies and Primary Strategy for Change.

As a multi-discipline property consultancy, Watts is able to deliver a comprehensive range of professional services including: technical and environmental due diligence, project management, planned preventative maintenance, sustainability advice, M&E engineering and technical consultancy.

Watts’ dedicated public sector team is already working with 20-plus local authorities and more than 15 universities. The team are committed to expanding its UK-wide presence, and maximising the Group’s profile in this extensive and wide-ranging market.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Client: Operon Ltd for and on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Office: London
Cost: £2.2 million

Environment Agency Cabot House
Client: The Environment Agency
Office: Bristol
Cost: £10 million

SPT Condition Surveys
Client: Strathclyde Police (Property Services Department)
Office: Glasgow
Cost: N/A

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