INSIGHT PROJECT CONTROLS
Construction And Engineering Consultancy Edinburgh
At Insight Project Controls, we’re based in Glasgow but have the privilege of supporting clients all over the UK, including in and around Edinburgh. Our team delivers expert planning, cost, estimating, and claims services across a wide range of construction and engineering projects. No matter the stage in the project lifecycle, our goal is always the same: to help your project run more smoothly, more efficiently, and with fewer surprises along the way.
We work with main contractors, subcontractors, developers, and consultancies. With over 30 years of combined experience across the team, we know what makes a project succeed and how quickly things can get off track without the right controls in place.
Local Experience Across the Central Belt
We’ve supported a number of high-profile infrastructure projects across Scotland, including in Edinburgh and the wider Central Belt. One example is our role on the Edinburgh to Glasgow Improvement Project (EGIP), specifically Stirling, Dunblane, Alloa Electrification (SDA).
Insight provided planning support to Costain, Jacobs and Morgan Sindall as part of the SDA project. Our role involved developing and managing the EPC programme of works, which included the integration of several Tier 01 contractors’ programmes to achieve a fully integrated programme of works. This was a technically complex project that required careful programme coordination across several disciplines and contractors. As the project reached closeout, we were then involved in assisting with delay analysis and claims support.
We’ve also supported other projects across the energy, utilities, rail, and construction sectors in Scotland, and we bring the same proactive, no-nonsense approach to every assignment.
Our Services
Our consultancy offering covers the full lifecycle of any engineering and construction project. We can provide short-term support, embedded consultants, or act as an ongoing partner throughout delivery.
- Planning:
We help teams build and maintain accurate, practicable programmes utilising tools such as Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project. From Critical Path Analysis and Earned Value Management, to corporate reporting and ensuring compliance with employer requirements, our planners are highly skilled in developing project programmes that work in the real world and not just on paper.
- Cost Management: We support clients in all aspects of budget management. This is not simply limited to overseeing the financial management but also the contractual obligations of the project and the implications of change on the project budget. Whether you need help managing your costs or reporting back to stakeholders, we make the financial side of delivery less stressful and more transparent.
- Estimating: Cost certainty begins at the start. Our estimators provide detailed, reliable, bottom-up estimates that instil the necessary confidence as a project transitions through the tendering phase. We can help your procurement and tendering teams make informed decisions and identify potential budgetary risks from day one.
- Claims Support: We work with clients to prepare, substantiate, and resolve time related claims by deploying various delay analysis techniques to ascertain entitlement. Whether it is the assessment of a single event in the pursuit of an Extension of Time or a global assessment to determine entitlement, our specialists are capable of supporting any requirement, no matter the complexity.
Why Work With Insight Project Controls?
At Insight, we don’t just plug into your project and disappear behind a screen. We work alongside your team, offering proactive support, honest advice, and practical solutions when they’re needed most.
Our consultants are trusted by some of the UK’s biggest contractors, clients, and consultancies — not just because we’re technically strong, but because we’re consistent, responsive, and easy to work with.
Here’s what sets us apart:
Real-World Experience
Our team brings over 30 years of combined industry knowledge, having worked on major infrastructure projects across the UK. We understand the pressures you’re facing — from design delays and procurement bottlenecks to client reporting and stakeholder coordination. We know how to keep a project moving, even when things get complicated.
Flexible, Scalable Support
Whether you need help for a few days or ongoing support over several months or years, we can adapt to your needs. From stepping in to resolve issues, to helping set up robust processes from the start, we’re flexible in how we work and what we deliver.
No Overhead, Just Value
We’re a small, focused consultancy, not a bloated corporation. That means our clients don’t pay for layers of management or long chains of communication. You get direct access to experienced consultants who are genuinely invested in your project’s success.
Independent and Objective
We’re here to give you clarity, not just tick boxes. Our role is to provide accurate data and informed advice — even when the message is challenging. We bring a fresh perspective and help you make decisions with confidence.
Collaborative Mindset
We fit into your ways of working, not the other way around. And we’ll always aim to make life easier for your delivery teams, not add complexity.
Don’t Just Take Our Word For It:
Working with Edinburgh-Based Teams
Although we’re based in Glasgow, many of our consultants are regularly on-site across the UK so visiting your site in Edinburgh and the Lothians isn’t a problem. Whether you need a short-term planner to help on a specific project, or you’re looking for a longer-term delivery partner, we’re here to help. We understand how vital clarity and consistency are whilst working on a project and we’ll bring that to your team from day one.
Ready to speak to a project controls consultant in Edinburgh?
Get in touch today — we’re happy to chat through your project needs and offer flexible support options that work for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas around Edinburgh do you cover?
We support clients across the city and surrounding areas including the Lothians, Fife, and Central Belt. Our consultants work both on-site and remotely, depending on project needs.
What types of projects do you work on?
We have the capability to work on any type of project. Key sectors for us include Rail, Transmission & Distribution, Renewables, Oil and Gas and Energy from Waste. We are always eager to explore new opportunities and challenges.
Do you offer short-term support?
Yes, we regularly provide short-term consultancy and resource cover. We also offer embedded roles for longer-term project delivery.
