Ad hoc projects
A specific problem. A defined solution.
Not every challenge requires an ongoing engagement. Sometimes you need an experienced pair of hands to come in, solve a specific operational problem, and hand over something that lasts.
Defined scope. Clear deliverables. No ongoing commitment.
Ad hoc project work is ideal when you have a clear operational challenge but don't need — or aren't ready for — a retained fractional MD. We agree the scope upfront, work to a defined timeline, and deliver a tangible outcome. Whether it's a compliance programme, a supplier review, or a process redesign, we bring the same board-level rigour to a focused engagement.
How it works
From brief to handover.
Initial conversation
We start with a no-obligation call to understand the challenge, the context, and what a successful outcome looks like for your business.
Scoping and proposal
We define the project scope, timeline, and deliverables in writing — so there are no surprises. You approve before any work begins.
Project delivery
We get to work. You'll have regular progress updates and direct access throughout. No account managers, no junior consultants.
Handover and close
We deliver the agreed outputs and walk you through the findings or recommendations. Everything is documented so your team can take it forward.
What we take on
Project types we regularly deliver.
Supplier review and renegotiation
A structured review of your supply base — identifying risk, cost, and performance issues — followed by a renegotiation strategy and, where required, hands-on support in supplier conversations.
- Supplier risk assessment
- Cost reduction opportunities identified
- Renegotiation strategy and support
- Preferred supplier framework
ISO 9001 / 14001 readiness
Gap analysis against the standard, a prioritised action plan, and hands-on support to get your management system audit-ready — without the consultancy bloat.
- Gap analysis against standard
- Documented management system
- Internal audit preparation
- Certification readiness review
HR framework build
Building the employment infrastructure your business needs to grow — contracts, policies, performance frameworks, and the processes to make them work in practice.
- Employment contracts and policies
- Performance management framework
- Onboarding and offboarding process
- Compliance review
H&S management system
A practical health and safety management system built around your actual operations — not a generic template. Risk assessments, safe systems of work, and a culture that sticks.
- Site-specific risk assessments
- Safe systems of work
- H&S policy and procedures
- Management system documentation
Process mapping and waste elimination
A structured review of your key operational processes — identifying bottlenecks, waste, and improvement opportunities — with a prioritised action plan and implementation support.
- End-to-end process maps
- Waste and bottleneck analysis
- Improvement opportunity register
- Implementation roadmap
R&D tax credit preparation
Identifying qualifying R&D activity, structuring the technical narrative, and preparing the supporting documentation to support your R&D tax credit claim.
- R&D activity identification
- Technical narrative drafting
- Supporting documentation
- Liaison with tax advisers
Have a project in mind?
Tell us what you're trying to solve. We'll have a straightforward conversation about whether a defined project engagement is the right approach — and what it would look like.