Project Health Check
Independent Project Health Assessment and Assurance
Are you seeking independent assurance to keep your projects or programs on track? Even the most well-planned initiatives can fall short of expectations in scope, budget, timeline, or quality. Common issues such as vendor delays, cost blowouts, poor stakeholder engagement, or silent delivery risks often go unnoticed—until it’s too late. That’s why a proactive Project Health Check is essential.
We deliver structured, evidence-based Project Health Assessments that uncover potential problems early and support informed decision-making. Our process is designed to provide practical insight into your project’s health, validate delivery performance, and recommend improvements that align with best practices.
Whether you are managing a high-value transformation, navigating a critical business project, or setting up a Project Management Office, our Health Check services provide the clarity and assurance needed to stay in control. Conducting a Project Management Audit during these phases strengthens governance and reduces risk exposure.
What Is a Project Health Check?
A Project Health Check is a short, focused diagnostic that evaluates the key components of your project or program. It acts as an independent Project Management Review, designed to offer objective insights into risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities across planning, execution, governance, and delivery assurance.
Our Project Health Assessment framework draws on years of experience across industries and includes:
- Independent analysis of delivery progress, scope alignment, timeline performance, budget health, and overall risk exposure
- Governance and stakeholder engagement effectiveness, including the review of reporting structures and escalation processes
- Evaluation of project plans, resource assumptions, interdependencies, and delivery feasibility
- Identification of hidden risks, delivery threats, and assurance over mitigation strategies
- Targeted recommendations grounded in project realities and aligned with your organisation’s business goals
When should you perform a Project Health Check?
Organisations typically conduct a Project Health Check when:
- There are concerns about project performance or schedule slippage
- Stakeholders raise doubts about transparency, delivery, or risk management
- A key project is approaching a major milestone or transition phase
- You are in the process of setting up a Project Management Office and want to validate delivery readiness and governance structures
These reviews also support portfolio oversight and are an essential part of any comprehensive Project Management Audit. Conducting a Project Management Audit periodically helps ensure compliance with governance frameworks and supports better planning for future investments.
If you’re setting up a Project Management Office for the first time, combining foundational design with a timely Project Health Check and Project Management Review ensures you’re building on solid ground and anticipating delivery challenges before they emerge.
The Value of a Project Management Review
Our Project Management Review goes beyond surface-level observations. We assess the health of your project using structured review templates and interviews with key stakeholders. The result is a practical report that identifies root causes of underperformance, highlights governance weaknesses, and provides improvement actions you can implement immediately.
A properly executed Project Management Audit enables early course correction, increased stakeholder confidence, and improved alignment between delivery and strategy. It also enhances organisational learning by capturing insights that inform future projects or programs.
Build a Culture of Delivery Assurance
In today’s dynamic business environment, delivery assurance must be embedded—not reactive. Whether you’re stabilising a troubled project or setting up a Project Management Office, our Project Health Assessment and Project Management Review services give you the clarity and control needed to succeed.
With a Project Health Check, you gain:
- Early visibility into emerging delivery risks
- External validation of performance and governance
- Confidence that your project is progressing in line with expectations
Get in touch to learn how we can support your projects through timely Project Management Audits and insightful Project Health Assessments.
When to use this service:
- Before a major program kicks off
- At key delivery milestones or stage gates
- When a project feels “off track” but root causes are unclear
- Prior to board or steering committee reporting
Our approach is valued as we bring fresh eyes, experienced insight, and a clear focus on enabling recovery—not just pointing out problems. Our reviews are collaborative and designed to support your teams in getting back on track.