Programme certainty for the UK’s most demanding infrastructure projects.
Vertx is a boutique planning and project controls consultancy. Forensic delay analysis, dispute support and NEC-fluent planning support — delivered personally, not passed down a bench.
Small by design. Senior by default.
When you appoint Vertx, you get the expert — not the brand. Every commission is led by our founding director, supported by a dedicated delivery team, with no layers between you and the person doing the analysis. That means faster mobilisation, straight answers, and advice shaped around your project rather than a standard template. It’s how planning consultancy should work — and it’s only possible because we’ve chosen to stay specialist.
Direct access
You deal with the director on every engagement. Questions answered in hours, not routed through account managers.
Tailored, not templated
Reports, programmes and strategies built around your contract, your records and your commercial position.
Depth where it matters
25+ years across roads, rail, HS2, bridges and nuclear — planning experience earned on site, not just in software.
What we do
Forensic Delay Analysis & Claims
When projects slip, the programme tells the story. We reconstruct events, apply recognised SCL Protocol methodologies, and build delay narratives that stand up to scrutiny — in negotiation, adjudication or litigation. Learn more
Expert Witness & Dispute Support
Independent delay expertise for formal disputes — pre-appointment advisory, adjudication support, and expert reports, grounded in decades of hands-on planning. Learn more
Planning & Project Controls
Tender planning that wins work. Live project planning that keeps it on track. Claims planning that protects your position. NEC Clause 31/32 compliant throughout. Learn more
Where we work
Highways · Rail & HS2 · Bridges & Structures · Nuclear & Energy — our sector experience
Working with Vertx
- Consultation — A direct conversation with our director about your project, your contract and your problem. No obligation, no sales layer.
- Proposal — A clear scope, methodology and fee — fixed where possible, so you know your exposure before we start.
- Delivery — Personal, senior-led delivery with regular contact. You’ll always know where your commission stands.
Speak directly with the person who will do the work.
No account managers. No hand-offs. Every Vertx commission is led personally by our founding director — from the first call to the final deliverable.