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STUART A JOHNSON CONSULTING LIMITED

The foundation stone ceremony by the Archbishop of Canterbury has taken place at Lambeth Palace for the new £23.5 m construction cost Church of England Library building. A happy occasion and a great milestone. Thanks to the Church Commissioners. Congratulations to the entire team, including Wright & Wright, Dan Pearson Studio, Price & Myers, Max Fordham, Fanshawe and Knight Harwood. Proud to be the project manager for this important building.

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Here is what some of our clients have to say:

The Sainsbury Wellcome Centre London W1 - Winner of the RICS Awards 2017, London Project of the Year Having worked with Stuart now for several years I can attest to his most effective professional skills. He is tenacious in identifying and managing project risk and ensuring delivery at the highest standard. He is a real team player supporting the client at every level and with a good sense of humour! I wouldn't hesitate in recommending him as a major client representative on complex multi client projects. David Scott, Projects Director, Wellcome Trust
Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Norwich The Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts embarked on a strategic building project completed in 2014 which saw, in a two phase development, its facilities transformed. Stuart Johnson was at the centre of this transformation. A number amenities were created or re-developed, including: the Modern Life Café; the Modernisms Gallery; the East End Galleries; the temporary exhibition halls; the Crescent Wing Fenestration; the Museum Shop; and the Research Mezzanine. In 2014, at the end of the project, a revivified Centre celebrated its new facilities with a large-scale exhibition Masterpieces: Art and East Anglia. There is no doubt in my mind, and certainly not in the minds of my colleagues, that the project could not have been completed as it was – to time and to budget – without the leadership and ongoing advice of Stuart Johnson. The Sainsbury Centre is a tribute to his extraordinary abilities. Professor Paul Greenhalgh Director Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts
Royal Academy of Engineering - The Forum This was an exemplary project, delivered to time, within budget and to a very high standard Philip Greenish CBE, Chief Executive, The Royal Academy of Engineering
Private Client London We took on a big restoration project, restoring a listed building into a modern family home while respecting its heritage. The job was very complex, involving many different partners and contractors, and wouldn't have been possible without Stuart Johnson's calm and expert project management. From start to finish, Stuart made the project flow smoothly, on schedule and was a great pleasure to work with. We are now working with Stuart on a second project and consider his involvement essential. Private client
The Sainsbury Laboratory Cambridge - Winner of the RIBA Stirling Prize Thanks to Stuart Johnson, the Strategic Project Manager, who brought it in on time and on budget. David Sainsbury
Charter House Staines Stuart expertly guided us through the planning process on this large, mixed-use development in Staines. On this transaction his key attributes came to the fore; namely his calmness, ability to manage a large team, commercial perspective and eye for detail. We intend to work with Stuart again. James Osborne, Partner, Melford Capital Partners LLP
The Academy of Medical Sciences Stuart was a key member of the refurbishment team; the conduit between the Academy, architects and other contractors. His professionalism and communication skills ensured that issues were dealt with before they became problems, allowing the project to be delivered on time and on budget. Chris Straw, Director of Finance and Resources, The Academy of Medical Sciences
The Fitzwilliam Museum Stuart's attention to detail, experience and expert knowledge brought great richness to the Judging panel. Probing and targeted questioning helped ensure a first class outcome for the Fitzwilliam Museum Andrew Lloyd – University of Cambridge
The Institute for Government In establishing the Institute we had a pressing need for interim accommodation and a tight timetable for moving into our first headquarters. Stuart helped us establish a first-rate team and steered us through the delivery of both the temporary space and our new home in a calm and professional manner. The deadline for our launch events was met and costs were contained within the budget set at the outset. Our brief was met in full and we are delighted with the project. Susan Hitch, Governor of The Institute for Government
University of East Anglia Stuart is without doubt the most accomplished project manager with whom I have ever worked. It's not simply that he has outstanding professional capabilities and experience: it's that he is also a consummate diplomat, an outstandingly good judge of people, situations and sensibilities and - I particularly admire this quality! - able somehow to resolve tricky situations without ever appearing confrontational or anything other than scrupulously even-handed and objective. During the four years I worked with him on the Sainsbury Centre's extension and refurbishment, I watched him handle the sometimes conflicting expectations of funders, clients, staff and contractors with confidence, discretion, charm and quiet humour. Needless to say, the project came in on time and within budget but, even more importantly for me as Director, this was achieved under circumstances of absolute trust, collective ownership and, finally, general delight. Nichola Johnson, Former Director, Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts
The Sainsbury Laboratory Cambridge - Winner of the RIBA Stirling Prize Stuart Johnson provided overall strategic management of this complex project from start to finish. It was a pleasure to work with him. I never worried about anything that Stuart was managing: he had it covered, faultlessly. Project adviser to the Gatsby Charitable Foundation
SFCT Management Stuart was crucial to the success of our fit-out project which was delivered on budget and to a tight schedule. He co-ordinated very ably the various contractors and design team and was always quick to grasp our requirements as a sometimes exacting client. Alan Bookbinder, Director, The Sainsbury Family Charitable Trusts
Stuart A Johnson The Foundation has worked with Stuart over several years and entrusted him with all our most important capital programmes. He has never failed to deliver these highly complex, multi-million pound projects on time and to budget. Stuart instils confidence with his immovable focus on serving the needs of the client. He is not only a pleasure to work with but is a consummate professional and highly skilled in handling the challenges of managing some of the industry’s most expert and demanding multidisciplinary teams. Peter Hesketh, Director, The Gatsby Charitable Foundation
Stuart A Johnson Scholarship I was relieved, excited, shocked, overwhelmed and nervous all at once! Being able to study on a course accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) means I am on the right road to becoming a Chartered Building Surveyor. Without the scholarship, I don't think I would have been able to complete the course. Stuart A Johnson Scholar, London South Bank University
The Sainsbury Wellcome Centre London W1 - Winner of the BCI Major Building Project of the Year Award The building looks spectacular and I am thrilled. I am well aware of what you have achieved and appreciate greatly all your hard work. David Sainsbury
Royal Academy of Engineering - The Taylor Centre Stuart Johnson project managed the refurbishment of the principal areas of the Academy’s Grade 1 listed building in 2012 which was delivered to time and cost, and to a very high standard. After this huge success with a complex project, Stuart was our first choice when it came to building a new team to manage the final phase of refurbishment. This equally complex project was to create an Enterprise Hub in the lower ground floors of the building together with a new kitchen and service areas. It involved converting damp, dark, unusable spaces into very high quality meeting rooms and networking areas. It also involved a significant reconfiguration of other spaces to make the building work for us. Stuart managed the design and construction teams with clarity and firmness such that this next project was again delivered to time, within budget and to a very high standard. It was a fabulous project to be involved with; the project teams worked together brilliantly under Stuart’s expert leadership which I cannot commend more highly. Philip Greenish CBE, Chief Executive, The Royal Academy of Engineering
Cambridge Judge Business School A failed planning history. A stuttering fund-raising campaign. A local architect out of his depth. Then in steps Stuart Johnson and a major transformation follows: a design competition attracts a world class field and a outstanding architect wins. A masterplan falls into place. City planners are carefully consulted. A team of contractors and specialist advisers come together under Stuart's baton. Hurdles that had seemed insurmountable are cleared with ease. And a splendid building emerges, delivered with a minimum of fuss, a deeply satified client, and not a penny over budget. Alan Bookbinder, Director, Sainsbury Family Charitable Trusts for The Monument Trust
Cambridge Judge Business School Stuart’s contribution as Strategic Project Manager and Funder’s representative was invaluable. Drawing on his expertise and experience of projects of this complexity he steered the team to a successful outcome. The new building will provide the quality of facilities required to sustain the development of CJBS over the next 15 years and Stuart has ensured that the project’s objectives were realised. This was not just a matter of technical skill and experience – the positive relationships between team members and the attention given to stakeholder communication were vital factors in achieving our goals. Stuart’s awareness of the importance of these interactions demonstrates his understanding of the priorities in effective project management. Steve Lydall, Director of Site Development, Cambridge Judge Business School.
University Arms Hotel Cambridge Stuart’s calm, professionalism and technical expertise have been vital contributions to the redevelopment of the University Arms. From the outset of this project, Stuart has guided, advised (and cajoled when necessary) a multi-disciplinary team; creating close relationships with all of the central parties. His kindness, thoroughness and attention to detail have been crucial ingredients in a large and complex development, not without its challenges; and we are most grateful to him for all that he has, and continues to do, for us at the University Arms. Harry Hart, Managing Partner, Melford Capital Partners