Whitfield offers a range of professional advisory services within the construction industry, working collaboratively with a robust network of professionals who bring an exhaustive breadth of expertise to all our clients. Over a period of 30 years, Colin Whitfield – founder of Whitfield – has held senior positions with some of the biggest players in the construction industry, all in parallel with steering family and privately run businesses.
Colin Whitfield has directly influenced several significant improvements and outcomes for his clients and business operations. His reputation is built on a personal ethos of dedication, trustworthiness, and a calm and considered demeanour when under pressure. His approach to teamworking is one of openness and inclusivity, recognising the immense value of building and maintaining collaborative professional relationships.
Versatility is a central asset to Colin’s skillset, being able to deliver on both detail and big picture. Colleagues have testified to his ability to inspire, motivate and lead teams in an effective manner throughout every organisation and endeavour he has formed part of. Colin has a unique blend of experience, with a strong track record in Commercial Leadership and the successful management of Contract Disputes and Claims. This experience is contrasted and complemented by his expertise and proven credentials in developing new business and winning bids.
Whitfield’s extensive knowledge and skillset is drawn from executive responsibility within major businesses for:
Bid direction and work acquisition
BAFO and contract negotiaiton
Advisory on procurement methods, contracting approaches and contract forms
Strategic procurement advice and policy
Appointment management of the supply chain and consultants
Oversight of Business Management and Operations
Business management, with focus on timely delivering of projects, to budget and quality
Oversight of Development and Construction Budgets
Establishment & Implementation of reporting systems
Simultaneous monitoring and review of multiple major projects
Analysing projects and detecting underlying trends
Forecast Final Cost, Revenue and Margin predictions
Leading risk management
Board Reporting of Red Flags
Dispute Resolution Strategy and Direction
Mitigation of major threats via Negotiation, Adjudication and Mediation
Providing strategic commercial leadership
Furthermore, our strong connections in the industry and wide network provides a deep talent pool for us to draw from.
Introducing Colin Whitfield | Managing Director of Whitfield
Over a period of 30 years, Colin has held senior positions with the biggest players in the construction industry, directly influencing significant improvements and beneficial outcomes for a wide range of clients.
Colin’s reputation rests on trustworthiness and an ability to keep calm and considered under pressure. His approach to teamworking is one of openness and inclusivity, recognising the immense value of building and maintaining collaborative professional relationships. Colin is known for his affable and engaging energy, his approachability and personable demeanour.
Versatility is a central asset to Colin’s skillset, being able to deliver on both detail and big picture. Colleagues have testified to his ability to inspire, motivate and lead teams in an effective manner throughout every organisation and endeavour he has formed part of.
"Colin worked for me as Commercial Director during a period of dynamic growth & change for our business. He was instrumental in securing high value, long term dependable frameworks in defence, commercial, travel & life sciences fields. Colin also masterminded the strategy, direction & resolution of a high number of complex financial claims & disputes on behalf of the Board. This involved taking ownership of the issues, selecting & then directing a diverse multi-disciplined team to successfully prosecute & defend multiple cases simultaneously over several years. Colin took the lead & represented the business in both Adjudication Hearings & Mediations. His advice & strategic direction was exemplary. As CEO, I needed accurate & reliable financial reporting on projected performance & evaluations on a diverse range of construction projects as well as contractual & legal advice to give confidence to shareholders & the banks. Colin provided exactly that."
CEO and Shareholder | Warings Construction Group