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Catalyst CC – Capability Statement
Geoff Saunders, CIOB
Managing Director & Project Director
Who We Are
Catalyst CC is a boutique consultancy specialising in construction delivery, strategic project management, and client-side advisory services. We operate at the intersection of leadership, delivery, and transformation—supporting ambitious clients to plan smarter, build better, and lead with confidence. Led by Chartered construction expert Geoff Saunders (CIOB), we bring proven expertise across the residential, regeneration, mixed-use, and social infrastructure sectors.
Core Competencies
- Project & Programme Leadership Oversight of complex, high-value schemes with a focus on coordination, accountability, and results. From mobilising new contracts to resolving delivery risk, we manage the full project lifecycle with precision. Example: Mobilised a £54M p.a. national planned works programme for Clarion, aligning delivery teams and systems within 12 weeks.
- Contract & Commercial Management Deep working knowledge of NEC and JCT forms, delivering value through smart procurement, commercial control, and stakeholder negotiation. Example: Directed a £100M, 3-year capital investment programme for Lambeth, ensuring quality and compliance across hundreds of occupied homes.
- Client Representation & Governance Acting as a trusted client advisor, we drive clarity, structure and focus—supporting decision-making, risk mitigation and strategic alignment across stakeholders. Example: Provided board-level advisory input and real-time reporting on major regeneration works for a leading housing association and local authority partnership.
- Resident-Focused Retrofit Delivery Experts in complex occupied refurbishments including fire safety compliance, net-zero carbon upgrades, and large-scale heating transitions. Example: Currently supporting a major Ground Source Heat Pump retrofit for high-rise blocks in Watford, balancing disruption, stakeholder trust, and long-term energy performance.
Differentiators
- Led by a Chartered Construction Leader Geoff Saunders, CIOB, brings over 25 years of experience in leading large-scale residential, public, and commercial programmes—with a track record of turning complex challenges into coordinated delivery.
- Client-First Mindset We represent owners, investors and executive teams—aligning operational detail with strategic intent, ensuring every project meets its promise.
- Sector-Spanning Experience From major housing associations to private developers and local authorities, we understand the different drivers, funding routes and accountability frameworks each client faces.
- Sustainable, Intelligent Delivery Our work reflects the needs of a changing industry—prioritising low-carbon technologies, safe buildings, and social value without compromising on time or quality.
Representative Project Portfolio
Project | Value | Scope | Highlights |
100-Unit Private Mixed-Use Scheme | £60M | Apartments, ground floor retail, shared amenity space | Phased delivery in city-centre location; managed planning and procurement transitions |
BSR-Compliant Tower Block Retrofit | £28M | Sustainability-led high-rise refurbishment incl. façade, fire safety and low-carbon systems | Delivered under tight regulatory oversight and resident engagement framework |
30-Home Development – Buckinghamshire | £12M | Traditional family housing on greenfield site | Accelerated planning discharge, contractor appointment and quality-led delivery programme |
Clarion National Programme | £54M p.a. | Decent Homes and capital planned works | Mobilised across multiple regions within 3 months; robust contract controls introduced |
Lambeth Housing Investment | £100M | Internal and external works to 1,000+ homes | Delivered through multi-year NEC3 contract; full resident liaison programme deployed |
Partner With Catalyst CC
We support clients across the UK with:
- Major
capital programmes - Retrofit
and sustainability upgrades - Contract
mobilisation and governance - Occupied
refurbishment and compliance works - Client-side
leadership and strategic advisory
Partner With Catalyst CC
Geoff Saunders, CIOB
Managing Director, Catalyst CC
07368 803649
Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
