Principal Contractor/Building Services - Principal Contractors
Supply Chain Coordination
Supply Chain Coordination is the Principal Contractor’s role in organising and managing all parties involved in delivering work on site, from subcontractors to specialist suppliers, so that the project is delivered safely, on time, and to the required standard. For AP Mitchell, this involves aligning discipline-specific teams (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire & security) and external partners into an integrated delivery structure.
Integrated Delivery with Years of In-House Expertise
We bring multiple building services disciplines under one organisational umbrella, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire & security services. This means they do not rely solely on fragmented external suppliers; instead, they coordinate internal and external resources centrally, improving reliability and communication across the supply chain.
Why this matters:
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Reduces risks associated with subcontractor hand-offs.
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Streamlines scheduling and sequencing across trades.
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Strengthens quality and compliance controls.
Project Ownership Taken Seriously
We take on full responsibility as Principal Contractor for planning, coordination, health & safety and delivery. This explicitly includes the management of supply chain relationships and deliverables throughout the project lifecycle, not just procuring packages but coordinating their execution on site.
This coordination includes:
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Ensuring subcontractors understand programme requirements.
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Aligning resourcing with site management plans.
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Integrating specialist suppliers into broader project sequences.
Consistent Standards and Documentation and Long-Term Client and Partner Relationships
Stellar testimonials from our clients highlight efficient processes and strong documentation practices (e.g., risk assessments and method statements). Proper documentation is a core element of coordinating supply chain activities safely and consistently, ensuring subcontractors work to agreed standards and reducing disputes or delays.
Why this matters:
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High-quality documentation supports clarity in expectations.
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Improves regulatory and contractual compliance across all parties.
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Reduces rework, misunderstandings, and programme slippage.
We work repeatedly with clients such as Equans, Travis Perkins and others across multiple projects, which indicates trust and continuity in how they coordinate supply chains. Long-term relationships often arise when supply chain interfaces (logistics, materials, subcontracted works) are managed reliably and that is something we are proud to do.
What out clients tell us
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