Facilities Management & Corporate Relocation
Herne Consultants Ltd

PROFILE:

Within our Facilities Management section we have solid experience of successfully managing all aspects associated with corporate relocation of business premises. Over the past twenty years, this work has included the responsibility for office acquisition, negotiation of premises contracts, management of staff relocation and producing/revising business continuity plans.
Obviously IT and communications technology are often essential to these projects and some of our consultants expertise in these areas is such that they have also successfully managed software development projects and been asked to stand in as Interim IT managers.
Some of our staff have qualifications in architecture, engineering and quantity surveying, which ensures that we can cover all aspects of your requirements.

Philosophy:

Our preference is to work with your team as much as possible. Once the relocation is complete and we disappear off the scene your team will have to run the premises. It will be so much easier for them to do so effectively when they have been intimately involved in the preparation of these premises for occupation.
Obviously this is not always appropriate and, if required, we can provide the whole team necessary for a successful move.

"Relocation without Dislocation" Seminar: A structured two-day course designed to provide a detailed understanding of the Business Continuity approach to business relocation. Highly recommended to all who are about to become involved in corporate relocation, from internal reorganisations through to international relocations. Follow this link for further information.

	Project management of Call Centre relocation for German car insurance subsidiary of major UK insurer in Dusseldorf, Germany.
	Project management of major relocation project amalgamating three separate offices into one new building on Jersey, Channel Islands. Practical input on design and fit out aspects during build of new premises, in particular relating to providing a robust environment to withstand potential impact on business continuity.
	Project management of relocation projects involving three major departments of City based international Merchant Bank, including planning and control of major refurbishment of 1960s office building.
	Relocation of dealing rooms both Offshore and in the City of London
	In the UK: Acquisition of premises, including the identification of suitable sites, lease negotiations and dealing with local authorities. Directed office relocation project, design of offices incorporating facilities for growth and advances in technology, business continuity planning and undertaking the move.
	For a computer retailer in the UK: Acquisition of shop premises, including the identification of suitable sites, lease negotiations and dealing with local authorities.
	For an environmental Management Consultancy in the UK: Directed the conversion of Victorian detached house for use as modern offices allowing for the cabling of telephones, computer equipment, etc. Acquisition of company premises, including the identification of suitable sites, lease negotiations, dealing with local authorities and relocating staff.
	For a major US Multi National in the UK: Management of 32,000 square foot UK Head Office, reducing required (7-figure) office budget by 25% over three years, whilst increasing the quality of services provided. Site management of three satellite offices (two in central London). Conducted facilities contract negotiations for Pharmaceutical Research Laboratories.