Capability build
Process & Template Development
Permanent controls infrastructure. Not rented capability.
The manuals, SOPs, templates and governance framework that let a client organisation run project controls consistently across every programme, not just the ones we are embedded on. We write the standards, build the templates, and train the people who will own them.
What good looks like
- A controls manual people actually read — proportionate, practical, written to be used.
- Templates that enforce consistency across programmes without stifling judgement.
- Assurance checklists a reviewer can apply in an afternoon, not a week.
- A governance framework tied to decision rights, not just reporting rhythms.
- Internal ownership — the standards are yours, not ours.
What you get
- Project controls manual (schedule, cost, risk, change, reporting)
- Document suite — WBS, schedule, risk register, cost breakdown and monthly report templates
- Assurance checklists for schedule, QRA and cost submissions
- Governance framework and decision-rights matrix
- Roll-out plan and training brief for internal adopters
- Editable master files handed over on completion
How we start
A 30-minute discovery call. We listen. If the shape of the problem matches the shape of our work, we come back within one working day with a short scoping note — scope, duration, team, indicative cost. Nothing binding, nothing fluffy.
Frequently asked
Process & Template Development — questions we get asked
- What does SOMA's Process & Template Development service include?
- Our Process & Template Development service covers: Project controls manual (schedule, cost, risk, change, reporting), Document suite — WBS, schedule, risk register, cost breakdown and monthly report templates, Assurance checklists for schedule, QRA and cost submissions, Governance framework and decision-rights matrix, Roll-out plan and training brief for internal adopters, Editable master files handed over on completion. All work is delivered by chartered practitioners with live-project experience.
- What outcomes can I expect from Process & Templates?
- A controls manual people actually read — proportionate, practical, written to be used. Templates that enforce consistency across programmes without stifling judgement. Assurance checklists a reviewer can apply in an afternoon, not a week. A governance framework tied to decision rights, not just reporting rhythms. Internal ownership — the standards are yours, not ours.
- How does SOMA start a Process & Templates engagement?
- We begin with a 30-minute discovery call to understand the shape of the problem. Within one working day we provide a short scoping note — scope, duration, team, and indicative cost — with no obligation.
- What sectors does SOMA deliver Process & Template Development for?
- SOMA delivers Process & Template Development across UK infrastructure sectors including rail, highways, nuclear, water and utilities, defence, and energy. We work across the United Kingdom, on programmes that require chartered, practitioner-led controls.
Got a programme that needs the numbers straight?
Tell us what you are working on. We will come back within one working day with a useful answer — not a sales pitch.