Benchmark International

Benchmark International is delighted to announce the acquisition of Manchester-based Hargreaves Jones by London-based CCi.

Established in 2005, Hargreaves Jones is a consultancy providing commercial and project management services to clients primarily in the large-scale infrastructure sectors including nuclear decommissioning, electricity generation and distribution, oil and gas, green energy generation, transportation, and manufacturing both in the UK and internationally.

CCi, a Rimkus company, is an independent consultancy with an international reputation for expertise in the insurance and construction industries. Operating from over 17 locations worldwide, CCi has a dedicated team of 115 experts helping to resolve some of the world’s largest and most complex insurance claims and construction disputes.

Rimkus has been established for over 40 years and now operates from more than 110 offices worldwide. It is a provider of engineering and technical consulting services to corporations, insurance companies, law firms, and government agencies. Rimkus also provides architecture, engineering, and construction services for the built environment, including restoration design, facilities risk assessments, and due diligence property condition assessments.

The acquisition will support the advancement of CCi’s expertise to deliver commercial and project management services to clients engaged in capital construction and engineering activities on both large and small infrastructure projects.

Peter Hargreaves, managing director at Hargreaves Jones, said: “At Hargreaves Jones, we pride ourselves on deep industry expertise and top-level approach to client service. Aligning with Rimkus is a natural transformation that will give our team the flexibility, resources, and network to take our business to the next level. We look forward to embarking on this exciting new chapter.”

Dave Webster, group managing director at CCi, commented: “We are pleased to join forces with the Hargreaves Jones team and deliver enhanced capabilities to our customers in the United Kingdom and internationally whilst also offering Hargreaves Jones customers access to the wider range of CCi and Rimkus services. Together, we are poised for success – today and well into the future.”

Curtis Brown, chairman and executive director at Rimkus further commented: “This acquisition is consistent with Rimkus’ overall strategy to grow our strategic practice areas as well as expand our core service lines. We are very excited about what this partnership means for the employees and clients of both companies. Hargreaves Jones will help us expand our geographic reach and the services we offer in the United Kingdom and on a global basis.”

Europe: Michael Lawrie at +44 (0) 161 359 4400 / Lawrie@BenchmarkIntl.com

Americas: Sam Smoot at +1 (813) 898 2350 / Smoot@BenchmarkIntl.com

Africa: Anthony McCardle at +27 21 300 2055 / McCardle@BenchmarkIntl.com 

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