Surveying and Strategic Advice

Provision of surveys, studies and strategic advice to support the occupation of the government estate, providing technical due diligence where required.

Clear, independent advice to support confident property decisions

Managing a commercial or public sector estate requires more than individual surveys or isolated professional opinions. It demands informed judgement, strong governance and the ability to translate technical information into clear, commercially sound decisions.

SPG provides senior surveying-led strategic advice across property portfolios, acting as a trusted advisor to owners, investors and public bodies. We bring together technical insight, commercial understanding and governance discipline to help clients understand their assets, manage risk and plan for the future with confidence.

Our role is not simply to commission surveys, but to act as the intelligent client—defining scope, interpreting outputs and ensuring advice leads to practical, value-driven action.

What We Do

Strategic Estate & Portfolio Advice

We support clients in shaping long-term estate strategies that align property performance with organisational, financial and operational objectives.

  • Estate rationalisation and portfolio review

  • Strategic asset management plans (SAMPs)

  • Options appraisals and feasibility studies

  • Market analysis, rental forecasting and investment appraisal

  • Whole-life costing and long-term asset replacement planning

  • Regeneration and economic development strategy

  • Transfers, decommissioning and asset release

Surveying Oversight & Technical Assurance

We provide senior oversight of surveying activity across estates, ensuring the right level of technical advice is procured, understood and applied effectively.

This includes strategic coordination and interpretation of:

  • Asset, condition and stock condition surveys

  • Development, feasibility and vendor surveys

  • Dilapidations and landlord compensation events

  • Fire, health and safety and statutory compliance reviews

  • EPCs, Display Energy Certificates and lifecycle assessments

  • Defects diagnosis, building pathology and specialist structural advice

Our focus is on turning technical findings into prioritised actions, funding plans and risk-based decision frameworks.

Environmental, Sustainability & Net Zero Strategy

We integrate environmental performance and sustainability into estate decision-making at a strategic level.

  • Net zero carbon strategy and route-mapping

  • Climate risk, flood risk and resilience planning

  • Energy and carbon audits with actionable recommendations

  • Sustainability certifications (BREEAM, SKA, ISO 14001) – advisory and oversight

  • Biodiversity, ecology and environmental planning considerations

  • Sustainability reporting and stakeholder communications

Planning, Risk & Governance Advisory

We help clients navigate planning, compliance and risk in a proportionate and commercially aware way.

  • Planning strategy and development advisory

  • Statutory compliance across UK and devolved administrations

  • Fire, Equality Act and accessibility considerations

  • Risk evaluation and mitigation planning

  • Policy development and governance frameworks

  • Portfolio audits and performance assurance

Digital, Data & Technology-Led Estates

We advise on the intelligent use of data and technology to improve estate visibility and governance.

  • Digital estate strategies and advisory

  • Building Information Modelling (BIM) oversight

  • Digital twins and data integration

  • Drone and technology-enabled survey programmes

  • Government Soft Landings (where required)

Procurement & Commercial Support

We support clients in procuring and managing professional and estate services with clarity and control.

  • Procurement strategy for surveying, FM and estate services

  • Use of public sector and commercial frameworks

  • Contract and supplier performance oversight

  • Asset verification and data assurance

  • Preparation of cost models, KPIs and tender documentation

Who It’s For

  • Councils and public bodies managing complex or changing estates

  • Commercial portfolio owners and investors seeking independent strategic advice

  • SMEs and private landlords needing senior surveying insight without in-house teams

  • Boards and executive teams requiring clear, decision-ready property intelligence