Flexible engagement models and a clear process
We agree scope, fee and authority for each engagement after reviewing your requirements. No fixed price or timeframe is promised before that review.
Discuss your projectEngagement models
Three categories of engagement, each with detailed options underneath. We confirm the right model after reviewing your requirements.
Project Engagements
Defined scope and deliverables for a specific piece of work.
Project packages
Defined scope and deliverables for a specific piece of work. Best when the scope is clear enough to define accurately.
Staged engagements
Work broken into stages with agreed checkpoints. Suits projects that develop in phases.
Time-based assignments
Flexible support for undefined scope or variable workloads.
Ongoing Team Support
Dedicated capacity that integrates with your team on a continuing basis.
Embedded weekly or monthly resources
Dedicated capacity integrated with your team. Suits businesses needing regular support across a function.
Retained advisory services
Ongoing access to SQS advice on a retainer. Suits businesses that want expert input available when needed.
Managed outsourced departments
SQS manages a function end-to-end on your behalf. Suits businesses that want a complete function handled externally.
Business and Workforce Engagements
Systems implementation, customisation and recruitment.
Corporate system-development projects
Build and implement operating systems, workflows and tools. Suits businesses investing in their operations.
Implementation and customisation packages
Tailored setup of SQS templates and systems for your business. Suits businesses adopting SQS digital products.
Recruitment and placement engagements
Permanent, contract and embedded resource placement. Suits businesses hiring construction professionals.
What you get
Four types of engagement, each with different responsibilities and deliverables.
A defined project deliverable
SQS produces a specific output, such as a cost plan, estimate or tender package, against an agreed brief and scope.
An embedded resource directed by you
SQS provides dedicated capacity that works within your team and under your direction, with SQS managing quality and review.
A managed function coordinated by SQS
SQS manages a complete function on your behalf, such as estimating or commercial administration, with agreed reporting and review.
Recruitment or placement into your organisation
SQS sources, screens and places a candidate into your business for a permanent, contract or embedded role.
Our process
Enquiry
You tell us what you need. We ask the right questions to understand scope, context and objectives.
Brief and document review
We review your documents, scope and constraints before proposing anything.
Proposal
A written proposal setting out scope, deliverables, fee and engagement terms.
Mobilisation
We confirm the team, access and procedures, then start delivery.
Delivery and reporting
Work is delivered against agreed milestones with regular reporting and review points.
Review and close-out
We review outcomes, hand over documentation and confirm any further scope or ongoing support.
Frequently asked questions
It depends on the service, but generally we need project scope, drawings or specifications at the current stage, location, timeline and any target budget. We tell you exactly what is needed once we understand the requirement.
We confirm start dates and delivery timeframes as part of the proposal. Timing depends on scope, current capacity and the complexity of the work.
We handle urgent requests where capacity allows. Tell us your deadline and we will confirm whether we can meet it before you commit.
Both. We take on fixed-fee project packages, embedded weekly or monthly resources, retained advisory and managed functions.
Yes. We adapt to your document control, reporting format and communication protocols. For estimating and commercial work, we can deliver in your templates or provide our own.
Both are available. Remote support is the default for estimating, drafting and commercial work. Site presence is agreed as part of scope where it is needed.
Scope changes are documented and agreed before work proceeds. Revisions to deliverables are tracked through document control and issued through a controlled process.
We maintain document registers and version control. Revisions are tracked and issued through a controlled process so you always have the current version.
Yes. We support projects and businesses across Australia and the United States, with the same coordination and quality review model in both markets.