Planning a Self Build or Home Extension in Suffolk?

Managing contractors, budgets, timelines and building regulations can quickly become overwhelming.
With Nick Lane, your local building project manager in Suffolk, you’ll have expert support at every stage.

Based in Bury St Edmunds and working freelance (by appointment), Nick meets clients on site to ensure every detail is coordinated, every contractor is scheduled correctly, and every stage is delivered to a high standard.

How I Can Help with Your Building Project

Whether you’re building your own home or extending your current one, my job is to take the pressure off. As a building project manager in Suffolk, I offer flexible services from early feasibility to handover — tailored to your budget, timeline and build size.

Self Build Project Management in Suffolk

A self build is a chance to create your dream home. I can help coordinate every stage — from planning and permissions, contractor scheduling, cost control to quality checks — so you can enjoy the process without the stress. Choose full management or targeted support at key stages.

Read: Why hire a project manager for your self build?

Pre-Building Advice on Sites & Planning

I provide support from the start — even before building works commence. From site inspections and pre-purchase advice to
communication with architects and engineers, I help ensure materials are identified and agreed, designs are improved, and planning conditions are met. This early guidance saves time and money and sets your project up for success.

Adding space and value with minimal disruption. Whether it’s a kitchen-diner or a two-storey addition, I manage contractors, sequencing and quality checks to keep your extension on schedule and within budget.

See also: Building project manager in Suffolk

The Build — Extensions, New Builds, Conversions

I offer a customisable service that caters to your specific needs. Whether you require full-scale support or help with defined aspects of your build,
I provide a range of services — from background support for self-build clients to comprehensive project management.

Flexible Support – As Much or As Little as You Need

Not everyone needs full management. Choose tailored packages such as budget advice, contractor sourcing, programme sequencing, site visits and independent quality control — exactly where you’ll get the most value.

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Why Work with a Building Project Manager in Suffolk?

  • Local expertise – Knowledge of Suffolk planning rules, contractors, and suppliers.
  • On time, on budget – Detailed scheduling and cost tracking that prevent delays and overspends.
  • Quality assured – Independent checks at each stage — from groundworks to finishes.
  • Less stress – One point of contact who coordinates the moving parts while you make the key decisions.
  • Flexible involvement – Full management or targeted support — you choose.
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What Suffolk Clients Say

“Nick had built several houses locally in Bury St Edmunds and had a great reputation. We’d thoroughly recommend his services to anyone.” – Peter & Jane R — Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

“Nick Lane’s project management skills are second to none. He expertly guided our self build project from start to finish, ensuring everything was on time and within budget. Highly recommend his services!” – John & Sarah T, Suffolk

Frequently Asked Questions

Not always. For very small projects you may self-manage, but many homeowners still value independent scheduling, budget oversight and snag control to avoid hidden costs.

Competitive quotes, value engineering, tight cost tracking and avoiding re-work typically save more than the fee.

Yes. You make the key decisions; I ensure they’re implemented correctly and to the expected standard.

Local planning insight and relationships with reliable Suffolk contractors reduce delays and risk.

Ready to Build with Confidence?

Whether you’re planning a self build or a home extension in Bury St Edmunds or across Suffolk, I’ll help keep your project on track, on budget and built to last.

Contact Nick Lane call 07711 714369 nick.lane@building-projectmanager.co.uk

Service Area: Based in Bury St Edmunds and serving Suffolk: Hadleigh, Haverhill, Ipswich, Ixworth, Newmarket, Stowmarket, Sudbury and surrounding villages.

Recent Suffolk Building Projects

A selection of recent work managed by Nick Lane:

Timber-framed home — Suffolk

Timber-framed home — Suffolk

Potton timberframe house Suffolk UK Building Project Manager

Potton Timberframe House — Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Piling footings for new build house Essex UK -Building Project Manager

Piled footings for new home — Essex

Barn Conversion Suffolk - Nick Lane Building Project Manager

Barn Conversion — Suffolk

Renovation of Listed Building in Bury St Edmunds Suffolk - Nick Lane Building Project Manager

Renovation project — Bury St Edmunds

New village houses near Bury St Edmunds - Building project manager

New Village Houses — betwix Bury St Edmunds & Stowmarket

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