Hi, we’re OAT Commercial. We support builders by providing straightforward, reliable commercial advice and services without the overhead of employing a full-time Commercial Manager.
We don’t just advise — we help builders make better commercial decisions, recover, and build sustainable, scalable growth.
Services
How we support you.
Acting as your embedded commercial partner, without the cost of a full-time employee. We partner with you to embed our commercial oversight services into your overheads, making the services accessible to builders at all levels.
We strengthen commercial control across your business, working with you to develop systems, procedures and strategic oversight. Helping you make more informed commercial decisions.
Provide embedded commercial risk management and advisory. Helping you identify and mitigate commercial risks.
You might find that your requirement sits somewhere between our two package options. If this is the case, we will work with you to produce a bespoke package.
Commercial Lite Package
Great for projects under 150k, and where you need that extra commercial review, procedures and guidance.
Up to 4 live projects.
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Commercial risk review and mitigation strategy.
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Access to commercial templates
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Margin protection and recovery review
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Light touch tender review
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BOQ review, with your builders’ rates.
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Variation and change management review
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Interim application preparation support
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CVR providing a snapshot of commercial performance
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Final account strategy and negotiation support.
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Dispute avoidance review
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Commercial process improvement, implementation, and governance
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Advisory support
Optional Paid Bolt-Ons
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BOQ preparation
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Interim application preparation
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Commercial Risk Audit
Commercial Pro Package
Ideal for projects up to £500k or larger schemes where you need structured commercial control, preparation of commercial documents and a closer eye on project commercials.
Supports up to 6 live projects
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Detailed commercial risk audit.
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Project-specific commercial strategy plan
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Margin enhancement and recovery implementation
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Full BOQ preparation and pricing build-up analysis, with your builders’ rates.
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Tender and subcontract package preparation review
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Variation and change management
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Contract notice drafting and compliance tracking
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Interim application preparation and review
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Payment certification review and challenge strategy
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Cash flow forecasting and profit tracking
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CVR review and reporting support
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Subcontract drafting review and commercial management
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Subcontractor variation and final account negotiation
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Final account preparation and negotiation strategy
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Dispute avoidance strategy
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Commercial systems and reporting improvement
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Monthly commercial performance review meeting
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Advisory support
Build Your Own Package
We understand that you might need a more bespoke option that best supports your business. Our Build Your Own option allows you to select the level of commercial involvement you need — from targeted project support to ongoing strategic oversight
Step 1: Choose Your Level of Involvement
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Advisory Access – strategic guidance and oversight
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Project-Based Support – hands-on involvement on selected live projects
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Embedded Commercial Partner – structured ongoing oversight
Step 2: Outline the Services You Need from the Two Packages.
Step 3: Get in touch with your requirements