Backed by private equity firm NorthEdge, Contollo now comprises over 230 professionals across 19 offices, including its first German presence in Frankfurt.

Founded in 2013 by Kevin Sims and Mike Wilcock, KAM Project Consultants has built a strong reputation in the industrial and logistics sector, delivering expert project and cost management services from six UK offices and a German base. The acquisition significantly strengthens Contollo’s core project and cost management offering, complementing its inaugural acquisition, Abacus.

Ruth Percival, CEO of Contollo Group, commented:
“KAM is an excellent addition to the Contollo Group. The company’s scale in project and cost management significantly strengthens our offering, particularly in the industrial and logistics sector—a market with tremendous opportunities. KAM’s strategic focus on sustainability aligns perfectly with our mission to drive ultra-low carbon, cost-effective solutions for the built environment.

“2025 has already been a pivotal year for Contollo. As we integrate our teams, we remain focused on delivering smart, innovative solutions to our clients and identifying like-minded partners for future growth. Our expanding capabilities and sector expertise position us to add increasing value across the built environment.”

Scott Price, Managing Director of KAM, commented:
“We have been in talks with Contollo for some time and we have been consistently impressed by the way they operate and deliver results. KAM is ready for its next stage of growth, but it was paramount that any new partner we engaged with was people oriented. We are confident that Contollo is the respectful, growth focused partner we were looking for. The opportunity this brings for our clients, the business and our team is really exciting.”

Contollo continues to pursue its strategy of acquiring multiple UK businesses , establishing its position as a leading built environment consultancy.

Advisors:
For Contollo: Langtons (finance advisory), Alvarez & Marsal Manchester (corporate finance and project management), Cowgills (financial and tax due diligence), and Mills & Reeve (legal).
For KAM: Clearwater and Gardiner Leader.

About KAM

KAM Project Consultants (KAM) is an independent consultancy specialising in project management and construction cost consulting in the industrial sector and more recently in real estate. With over five decades of industry expertise, whilst at KAM our team has successfully delivered more than 65 million square feet of major industrial developments, including customer focused roles on manufacturing projects and complex fit outs involving automation and cold storage.

Our professionals bring a unique dual perspective, having worked extensively with both developers and customers, giving us a comprehensive understanding of modern industrial facilities. All team members hold chartered status or are on the path to achieving it, reflecting our commitment to excellence.

We combine deep sector knowledge with agile, client-focused solutions, allowing us to tailor strategies to the specific needs of developers and customers. This strategy is Key Account Management (KAM). Our hands-on experience with customers means we operate from an “inside-out” perspective, aligning with their operational demands to drive efficiency and value.

At KAM, our vision is to deliver Best in Class services, reinforcing our position as a trusted partner in the distribution and logistics market.

About NorthEdge

NorthEdge is a lower mid-market private equity firm headquartered in Manchester, built by its senior team and supported by a global blue chip investor base. They have £900m Assets Under Management across four regionally focused funds. With presence across the North and Midlands, the NorthEdge team has a 25-year track record of investing in businesses with ambitious management teams and significant growth potential. NorthEdge looks to invest in like-minded businesses and management teams who have real ambition and the potential to shape global markets from the UK regions. They back management teams in the Technology, Healthcare and Business Services sectors.