Services
What We Do
Synta Consulting provides specialist advisory and delivery services across the full project and commercial lifecycle. Every service is delivered directly by Ramona Popa — bringing senior-level expertise to each engagement without the overhead of large consultancy structures.
Project Management
End-to-end project management for construction and infrastructure programmes, from inception through to completion and handover.
Capabilities
- Programme planning and schedule management
- Stakeholder and client-side management
- Progress monitoring and reporting
- Change and risk management
- Project controls and governance
- Handover and close-out management
Construction Management
On-the-ground construction management support, ensuring projects are delivered to programme, budget and quality requirements.
Capabilities
- Site progress monitoring and reporting
- Contractor interface and coordination
- Quality and compliance oversight
- Variation and instruction management
- Milestone and completion management
- Defects management and snagging
Contract Management
Expert administration of NEC, FIDIC and bespoke contract forms, ensuring contractual obligations are met and risks are properly managed.
Capabilities
- NEC3 and NEC4 contract administration
- FIDIC contract administration
- Bespoke and amended contract forms
- Early warning and compensation event management
- Contractual correspondence and notices
- Contract close-out and final account
Commercial Management
Full commercial management services to protect client interests, control costs and maintain financial visibility throughout the project lifecycle.
Capabilities
- Cost planning and budget management
- Procurement strategy and tender evaluation
- Interim valuations and payment management
- Cost reporting and forecasting
- Value engineering and cost optimisation
- Final account preparation and agreement
Risk Management
Structured risk identification, assessment and mitigation to protect project outcomes and support informed decision-making.
Capabilities
- Risk register development and maintenance
- Quantitative and qualitative risk assessment
- Risk allocation and contract strategy advice
- Contingency planning and management
- Risk reporting to senior stakeholders
- Opportunity identification and management
Claims Management
Preparation, assessment and negotiation of contractual claims, with a focus on achieving fair resolution and avoiding unnecessary escalation.
Capabilities
- Claim preparation and substantiation
- Claim assessment and response
- Extension of time analysis
- Prolongation and disruption cost analysis
- Negotiation and settlement support
- Expert report preparation
Dispute Avoidance & Resolution
Proactive dispute avoidance strategies and expert support through formal resolution processes, including adjudication and arbitration.
Capabilities
- Early identification of dispute risk
- Dispute avoidance strategies and protocols
- Adjudication support and documentation
- Arbitration and expert witness support
- Mediation preparation and support
- Post-dispute review and lessons learned
Discuss Your Requirements
If you would like to discuss how Synta Consulting can support your project, please get in touch.