Testimonials

”I should mention Jacques Kotze who has been pivotal to the success of the Whitehall Streetscape Project. Jacques has been an exemplary project manager contributing both visible day-to-day leadership to his team and invaluable expertise to the Design Implementation Team and the Project Board.

The Hyder Consulting team of engineers and technicians have impressed us with their innovative approach to developing and introducing and array of security measures that are appropriate to the project and befitting of this area of significant historical importance. Jacques should be commended for his ability to deliver the completed project both on time and within budget“

” Dear Jacques, I write to thank you for your contribution to the Northern Estate Standoff Protection Project. Work on this project has been successfully completed and all indications are that the project has been completed on time and within the allotted budget.

This was due to the expertise and dedication of the project delivery team and was clearly influenced by the overseeing group’s ability to quickly address issues as they arose. What was also apparent was the assistance given to the overseeing group by WCC, WestOne and TfL. Without the drive and initiative in working together and with Parliament you contributed to the overseeing group I believe we may not have achieved the same results.

I therefore wish to place on record my appreciation of all your efforts over the duration of the project. “

” I have known Jacques since commencing the £30million Whitehall Streetscape Project with him in December 2008.

In the years we have worked together since, I have had an excellent opportunity to see how Jacques works. I have found Jacques to be one of the most diligent, hardworking and reliable engineers/project managers I have ever worked with. He will no doubt through his projects make a huge difference to the urban environment of London, as he has already in Westminster.

The respect and admiration he receives from both his colleagues and subordinates is clear. This respect has also reached far and wide through all the clients, suppliers and stakeholders Jacques has worked with in developing the security service and major projects for which he is responsible.

As a relatively new industry in highways and urban design terms, on-street physical security has had a major effect on Council business. Rising to the challenge, Jacques has built an enviable security and major project service with his company, becoming an award winning 'go to' team within the industry for design and build security projects.

I have always learned from Jacques, and found him incredibly patient and highly spirited, even when project events and demands outside his control affect his team considerably. His exceptional work ethic, ability to hit deadlines, diligence and pride have constantly made the City Council look good. As a client I could ask for nothing more. “