Roger Hannah Grows to 90+ Staff and £12m Turnover After Wilkinson Cowan Acquisition

Roger Hannah, a chartered surveyor firm (a professional who advises on property and construction) based in Manchester, announced the purchase of Wilkinson Cowan Partnership, a building consultancy (advisory services for construction projects) with roots in Stockport dating back nearly 50 years. Wilkinson Cowan specializes in quantity surveying (a specialist who calculates construction costs) and acts as an employer’s agent and clerk of works for affordable housing projects (housing priced below market rates for lower‑income households). The deal adds 19 staff from Wilkinson Cowan’s Cheadle Hulme and Liverpool offices to Roger Hannah’s existing team.

After the acquisition, Roger Hannah employs more than 90 people across its offices. The combined annual turnover of the two firms is over £12 million. Simon Cook, managing director of Roger Hannah, called the move "a very significant acquisition" that strengthens the group’s building consultancy expertise and aligns with its development presence in the North West.

The merger brings together complementary skills: Roger Hannah’s broader consultancy network and Wilkinson Cowan’s deep affordable‑housing experience. Leaders from Wilkinson Cowan will join Roger Hannah’s management team and become shareholders, aiming to create cross‑sell opportunities and streamline project delivery. Analysts expect the enlarged firm to bid for larger public‑sector contracts and to expand its geographic reach. Watch for upcoming project wins and any further acquisitions as Roger Hannah continues its consolidation strategy.