Senior Technical Expertise, Competitive Service
20+ years developer-side experience delivering compliant drawings and strategic consulting to some of the UK's leading housebuilders—now available to developers and legal teams of all scales.
Meet the person behind SovaTech 🦉.
20+ YEARS | MULTIPLE DEVELOPMENT SITES | LEADING UK NATIONAL AND REGIONAL DEVELOPERSHead of Technical Experience You Can Rely On
I’m Lee Jones the founder of SovaTech Consulting,
I bring over two decades of strategic technical leadership to the UK housebuilding sector, with a proven track record of maximising land value, de-risking developments, and delivering projects that exceed expectations.
With a proven track record of working in a Senior Technical capacity I’ve transformed targeted land opportunities into viable developments - from initial due diligence through planning approval, on-site construction and beyond. I’ve managed multiple live sites across various stages, expertly navigated the complexities of Land Agreements, Outline and Reserved Matters applications, as well as statutory approvals, ensuring every technical detail supports successful outcomes.
My experience spans the complete development lifecycle where I’ve managed the technical function of 100-800 unit schemes. I excel at managing multi-disciplinary consultant teams, controlling technical budgets, and securing critical approvals—from Building Regulations and warranty consents to Section 278, 38 and 104 agreements.
With qualifications including a PG Diploma in Architecture and Principal Designer accreditation under CDM 2015, I combine a technical precision with commercial acumen. I’ve led innovations in BIM adoption and Modern Methods of Construction, while maintaining an unwavering focus on quality, compliance, and project delivery.
Whether you're evaluating a challenging site acquisition, need expert oversight through the planning process, or require strategic technical management to keep your development on track and within budget, I deliverthe expertise that turns potential into profit.
You Get Someone Who Understands The Challenges
I've navigated the exact pressures you face daily. From appraisals where a large abnormal cost variance determines deal viability, to planning battles where technical and reporting errors adds time to the programme and critical path, to coordinating consultants and fostering an understanding of developer economics - I've been there.
I bring practical understanding of:
- What planning officers scrutinise in submissions and what drives approval decisions
- NHBC and LABC requirements for warranty sign-off and Building Regulations compliance
- How to identify technical risks early, before they escalate into costly delays
- The factors that erode project viability - and how to safeguard your margins
You don't get a drawing service. You get a technical partner who understands your business.
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You Get Certainty and Risk Transfer
I understand the conveyancing process and the critical role that compliant documentation plays in keeping transactions on track. You need suppliers who eliminate risk, not create it.
I guarantee:
- Plans that pass HMLR scrutiny the first time (7-point compliance check on every plan)
- Licenced OS data—legally authoritative and defensible
- Professional Indemnity Insurance—your risk is transferred to a qualified professional
- Immediate urgent revision if technical error causes rejection
- Clear communication and process transparency
You don't get "just a plan." You get professional peace of mind and protection for your reputation.
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Experience That Protects Your Success
What This Means for You:
How We Guarantee Compliance
7-POINT CHECK | LICENSED DATA | PI INSUREDStandard with Every Report and Plan:
✓ Technical Due Diligence Reports Tailored to Meet Your Business Needs
We also offer advice on reporting templates
✓ Licenced OS MasterMap Data
Legally authoritative base mapping via ProMap Professional subscription—not traced from outdated deeds or free online sources.
✓ Accurate Scale Verification
Every measurement is verified in AutoCAD to the stated scale. No "do not scale" disclaimers—our plans are accurate and defensible.
✓ HMLR 7-Point Compliance Check
Every plan passes our internal quality checklist before delivery: scale, North Point, OS base, boundaries, associated land, no disclaimers, annotations.
✓ PDF Delivery + CAD Archive
Print-ready PDF for submission plus editable AutoCAD DWG for your permanent records.
✓ One Round of Minor Revisions
Included as standard if you need small adjustments (client preference changes, not technical errors).
✓ Technical Accuracy Guarantee
If rejected due to our technical error, we provide immediate free urgent revision. Your risk is our responsibility.
Work with Someone Who
Understands Your Challenges
Whether you're a developer evaluating a land opportunity or a solicitor handling a complex transaction, you need technical expertise you can rely on completely.
Let Geo guide your project to success with wise planning and strategic advantage.