Competency. Quality. Performance
Magnus is a Professional Services Consultancy to the Civil Engineering and Construction market. We occupy the space between Sub Contracting & traditional Consultancy offering shared risk solutions to suit clients needs.
Time for Change. Time for Choice
30 years of white-collar contract-hire experience has concluded that choice for engaging professionals is limited to pushing the risk back to the client. Until now.
We believe at worst-case; clients should have choice. Magnus provides a framework to reduce or expand risk in contract for different products or services to suit individual needs
Our People
Engineering
Ian Shardlow
Engineering Consultant
HNC Construction
With over 18 years of experience in earthworks, civil engineering, construction (Industrial, Commercial, Retail) and rail, Ian Shardlow brings a wealth of expertise to the field. Ian has advanced from Site Engineer to Geomatics Operations Manager at one of the UK’s leading contractors.
Ian is known for his passion for integrating digital solutions to streamline project workflows and ensure precise, practical engineering at every stage. His areas of expertise include Site Control Networks, GNSS site setup and surveying, topographical surveying, volume calculations, setting out, machine control diagnostics, 3D model creation, and project monitoring.
An advanced user of LSS software and highly proficient with Leica, Trimble, and Topcon equipment, Ian is also skilled in training site engineers to maximize the performance of their surveying tools, driving both efficiency and quality on-site.
Project Management
Peter Dawson
Project Management Consultant
Bsc M.Eng (Hons) Civil Engineering
Peter has 30 years’ experience working in Civil Engineering contracting working in Highways, Water, Marine and Public Realm sectors working for a range of Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors.
Starting his career as a Site Engineer. Pete has progressed to Senior Contracts Manager whereby he has a high-level working knowledge of dealing with multiple stakeholders both in pre-contract and ECI through to delivery of project portfolios north of £50m.
A good command of the NEC, Pete is also an excellent pragmatic leader who can overcome complex problems in challenging environments, bringing together the client, design team, project team and supply chain to achieve success via outside of the box thinking.
peted@magnuscqp.com
Managing Director
Dan Hicks
Managing Director
With 21 years of experience of identifying and resourcing Civil Engineering staffing solutions on major UK infrastructure projects, it was declared it was time for change.
A sector bereft of innovation and driven by salespeople, Dan and his fellow directors have partnered with industry experts to deliver a risk-sharing, accountable people strategy.
Improving service levels by offering something different not just self-proclaimed ahead of the pack.
Responsible for full P&L, Business Development and contract negotiations.
dan@magnuscqp.com
07734441373
Founder
Peter Walker
Founder
With 17 years’ experience facilitating people solutions within the civil engineering industry across the north of England, Peter has vast network of trusted commercial, planning and engineering partners, which enables Magnus to deliver bespoke and practical value-added solutions to its clients.
As investor and co-owner, Peter is responsible for driving the strategy of the business and ensuring the Magnus team supports our customers to deliver their projects on budget and to programme
pete@magnuscqp.com
07595161854
Trust & Authenticity
In an age of AI we are humans that can make mistakes. In good times & bad, we are:
- Honest, transparent and operate with integrity
- Accountable for our actions in spirit and in contract
- Striving for Continuous Improvement
- Working to the QMS standards of ISO9001
- Cyber Essentials Certified Plus
- ConstructionLine Gold
- SIPP Acclaim Accredited
Expect Better
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