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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
“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
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.
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.
Service Area: Based in Bury St Edmunds and serving Suffolk: Hadleigh, Haverhill, Ipswich, Ixworth, Newmarket, Stowmarket, Sudbury and surrounding villages.
A selection of recent work managed by Nick Lane:
