Sectors

Where we work

Synta Consulting brings senior-level expertise across five core sectors. Every engagement is led directly by our founders — no junior teams, no diluted advice.

01

Infrastructure

Major civil and public infrastructure programmes demand rigorous commercial and contractual discipline from the outset. We support clients and contractors across the full project lifecycle — from procurement strategy through to final account resolution.

Project types

  • Water and wastewater treatment facilities
  • Flood defence and coastal protection schemes
  • Highways and road improvement programmes
  • Tunnelling and underground infrastructure
  • Utilities and network infrastructure

How we help

  • Procurement and contract strategy
  • NEC and FIDIC contract administration
  • Programme and cost control
  • Compensation event management
  • Final account negotiation
02

Transport

Transport infrastructure projects are complex, politically sensitive and commercially demanding. We provide specialist support on rail, aviation, ports and road schemes — helping clients manage risk, protect entitlement and deliver on programme.

Project types

  • Rail and metro systems
  • Airport terminal and airside works
  • Port and marine infrastructure
  • Road and motorway schemes
  • Bridge and viaduct construction

How we help

  • Contract administration and compliance
  • Delay analysis and programme recovery
  • Commercial management and reporting
  • Claims preparation and defence
  • Dispute avoidance and resolution
03

Buildings

From complex mixed-use developments to specialist facilities, we support clients and contractors on building projects where commercial and contractual management is critical to a successful outcome.

Project types

  • Commercial offices and mixed-use developments
  • Healthcare and education facilities
  • Residential and build-to-rent schemes
  • Retail and hospitality fit-out
  • Data centres and specialist facilities

How we help

  • JCT and NEC contract administration
  • Employer's agent and contract administrator roles
  • Cost planning and value management
  • Variation and change management
  • Adjudication and dispute support
04

Energy

The energy sector presents unique contractual and commercial challenges — long programmes, complex supply chains and significant risk exposure. We provide specialist advice on both conventional and renewable energy projects.

Project types

  • Onshore and offshore wind farms
  • Solar and battery storage projects
  • Power generation and transmission
  • Oil and gas facilities
  • Nuclear and decommissioning works

How we help

  • EPC and EPCM contract management
  • FIDIC and bespoke contract administration
  • Risk allocation and mitigation
  • Claims and extension of time analysis
  • Commercial close-out and final account
05

Complex Projects

Some projects do not fit neatly into a single sector — they span multiple disciplines, involve unusual contractual structures or carry exceptional risk. These are the projects where our experience is most valuable.

Project types

  • Multi-disciplinary infrastructure programmes
  • Public-private partnership and PFI schemes
  • International and cross-border projects
  • Projects in dispute or distress
  • Legacy contracts requiring expert review

How we help

  • Independent expert review and advice
  • Contractual entitlement analysis
  • Programme and delay forensics
  • Expert witness and adjudication support
  • Strategic commercial advisory

Working in one of these sectors?

We would welcome a conversation about your project. All enquiries are handled directly by our founders.