About us
Our people aren’t just industry experts – they’re passionate professionals. With a track record of successfully delivering major construction projects, our diverse team is committed to excellence.
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Combining traditional consultancy with practical experience
We’re on a mission to rewrite the rules of construction consultancy. Here at Soben, we combine traditional quantity surveying with practical experience in commercial project management to provide you with the best possible care and outstanding service. We’re always thinking outside the box and crafting customised solutions to maximise our clients’ success.
That’s what we do. But it’s who we are that sets us apart. We’re a diverse team of professionals who consider our work a vocation, not just a job. That sense of purpose and affinity for what we do is what fuels our ambition, entrepreneurial spirit and drive to succeed.
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Our expertise
Looking for a reliable partner to help you increase certainty in your investments in the construction industry? Our expert team has experience on both the client and contracting sides of the industry, so we truly understand what it takes to help you increase your profits, manage your financial risks and reduce your operating costs.
Our team has a proven track record of delivering successful projects across multiple sectors, specialising in Data Centres, Life Sciences and major Infrastructure.
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Our story
All businesses start with a problem that needs solving. In 2011, our founder and CEO, Scott Smyth, noticed a gap in the market while working as a Quantity Surveyor for major contractors. He recognised the need for a consultancy firm combining practical project management expertise with experienced cost consultancy. Soben was created.
Since 2011, from our Glasgow headquarters, we have expanded across the globe. We now have over 250 professionals dedicated to providing exceptional service to clients on six continents.
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Our mission and vision
Our aim at Soben has always been clear: to be a leading construction consultancy practice renowned for our practical commercial experience in delivering significant construction projects.
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Soben supports some of the world’s leading organisations, increasing certainty for their construction investments through cost, project, programme, and risk management consultancy.
We are committed to Shaping the Future with Integrity: making a positive impact on our communities through honesty, inclusivity, and purpose.
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Our values
At Soben, our values are not just words on paper but the foundation of our business and what it means to be a part of our team. They embody our spirit, our mission and our commitment to shaping the future with integrity.
We are Brave
By being brave, we challenge industry norms and strive to deliver something better for our clients. We are adaptable, resilient, innovative and dedicated to continuous improvement by embracing positive change.
We are Honest
We encourage open communication and transparency to build trust and credibility within our team, with our clients and with our suppliers. We believe in honesty, even if it means admitting areas we need to improve to achieve our client’s objectives. We always deliver on our promises.
We are Dynamic
We react fast and deliver creative and innovative solutions. Our team is committed to promptly addressing client needs with exceptional skill and unwavering quality standards. We’re not about hierarchy or red tape; we’re just 100% focused on delivering exceptional results.
We are Inclusive
We are a diverse team drawn together by an overriding passion for supporting our clients to achieve their objectives. We use our collective and diverse skills and experience to create a better future.
Working towards a more sustainable future
As a global business, it’s our responsibility to positively impact the areas where we operate. That’s why we’re committed to creating meaningful change that benefits society, the economy and the environment.
Our ‘Shaping Futures’ programme encourages our employees to get involved in projects that address important issues such as education, community development and environmental sustainability.
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Award winning
Outstanding Contribution to Surveying
RICS National Awards 2024
Finalist
Consultancy of the Year
Data Centre Review Excellence Awards 2024
Finalist
Consultancy of the Year
Building Magazine 2023
Finalist
Construction Consultant/Surveyor of the Year
Building Magazine 2023
Finalist
Best Talent Developer
Data Centre World Awards 2023
Winner
Education and Employment Project Award of the Year
Datacloud Global Awards 2023
Winner
Top 150 Consultants
Building Magazine 2023
Finalist
CN Awards
2022
Finalist
Various Staff
RICS Awards 2022
Finalist
Quantity Surveyors of the Year
NBCA Awards 2022
Silver Finalist
Construction Consultant/Surveyor of the Year
Building Awards 2022
Finalist
Quantity Surveyor of the Year
NBCA Awards 2021
Winner
Quantity Surveyor of the Year
NBCA Awards 2020
Winner
Consultancy of the Year
NBCA Awards 2019
Winner
Construction Enquirer
2019
Finalist
Supplier of the Year
London Construction Awards 2019
Finalist
Construction Consultant/Surveyor of the Year
Building Awards 2018
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