Meet Jon

Setting projects up for success

A trained civil engineer, Dr Jon Broome gained the world's first PhD in the applied use of NEC before doing post-doc research into contract strategies for complex projects. As a consultant, he has 25+ years of practical experience that clients can tap into. Typically working in the construction & heavy engineering industries, Jon provides a unique and experienced third party view at the front end of projects, as well as in resolving potential and actual disputes.

He uses real-world examples - combined with his contractual knowledge and skills in applied psychology - to advise on contracts and procurement, to train and consult on the NEC contract forms, and facilitate team based workshops for successful projects. As a neutral outsider, he can offer support in times of dispute.

Bespoke to your needs

Since no one project is the same, Jon adopts a flexible approach, adapting his services to suit the needs of the assignment.  While Jon's skillset includes deep  expertise in contract strategy and the use of NEC contracts - he has books published on both topics - he can adapt the approach taken because of his wider skillset in training, project management, contract law, project-based facilitation techniques and applied psychology. 

Adding value to projects  

Jon works with others to proactively identifying potential issues, then comes up with novel ways of solving them. He has no interest in doing work which does not add value to his clients.  If you have a project that you would like Jon to be involved in, please email him.

“Jon Broome was possibly the first person with a PhD on the NEC. Since then he has years of experience of training and consulting with the contract and as a facilitator.”

Richard Patterson
Procurement Specialist, Mott MacDonald

Efficient project management is a corner stone to effective NEC contract management - it is therefore little wonder that Jon became involved with the Association for Project Management:

  • from 2007 to 2020 (excluding one year), he was chair of its Contracts & Procurement SIG helping arrange and give webinars, live presentations and develop published assets. He continues to be active in the re-named 'Interest Network'.
  • from late 2018 to 2023 he was a trustee sitting on its board rising to become its deputy chair.