Who we are

At Excelsior Consulting Partners (ECP), we are a specialist consultancy providing strategic, commercial, and technical expertise to drive project success. Our team of industry professionals supports businesses across engineering, procurement, commercial management, design, and project planning, ensuring seamless execution and financial viability.

We bridge the gap between technical delivery and commercial strategy, offering tailored solutions that optimise efficiency, mitigate risks, and maximise profitability. With a trusted partner network, we support clients from tendering and contract negotiation to design, installation, commissioning, and project management.

At ECP, we don’t just consult—we collaborate, innovate, and deliver lasting results.

Your trusted partner with a proven track record of excellence and a commitment to delivering value, our numbers tell the story of our impact and growth for Pre-Construction and Project Management Excellence.

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Our Values

Integrity

We act with honesty and transparency, ensuring trust is the foundation of all our relationships and decisions.

Excellence

We are dedicated to delivering exceptional quality in everything we do, striving to exceed expectations and achieve outstanding results

Innovation

We embrace creativity and forward-thinking solutions, continually evolving to meet the needs of our clients and the world around us.

Partners

Francois Bedzrah – MSC PRINCE2

Managing Director

Qasim Raja – MSc BEng CQI

Managing Director

Paul Ashby – MSc MCIOB MIET

Managing Partner

Paul is a highly experienced consultant with 12 years of expertise in rail infrastructure, commercial, and residential projects, specializing in MEPH, LV, HV, Cyber Security, and Signaling.

He provides expert consultancy in project planning, compliance, and risk management, ensuring seamless execution and commercial viability.

Paul is dedicated to delivering high-quality, on-time, and within-budget projects, while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Francois Bedzrah – MSc PRINCE2

Managing Partner

Over 16 years’ experience within the Railway industry both Client side & Contractor side, having directly been involved in asset handover to the Infrastructure Manager for bringing into use (BiU) purposes; the establishment of best-in-class maintenance procedures; the production of O&M manuals; asset data information; and training programmes on large scale infrastructure projects. Highly experienced in NEC Contract Management; CDM rail processes and procedures; London Underground and Network Rail processes and procedures.

Professional Qualifications:

  • PRINCE2
  • MSc Electronic Business
  • BA (Hons) Marketing
  • HND Business & Finance
  • LEAN Management
  • ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library)
Qasim Raja – MSc BEng CQI

Managing Partner

Qasim is a highly experienced consultant with over 15 years in the railway industry, including 8 years specialising in project handover and completion. He has led teams on major infrastructure projects, including the handover of Crossrail’s systemwide packages, ensuring asset information management, O&M documentation, H&S files, safety assurance, and training compliance.

His extensive experience spans rail depots, railway renewals, and new rail infrastructure, working on multi-billion-pound projects across the UK and internationally. With expertise in large-scale rail infrastructure, quality assurance, and stakeholder engagement, Qasim is dedicated to delivering seamless project transitions, ensuring compliance, and driving operational excellence