SPECIALIST ADVISORY SERVICES
Specialist Advisory Support
Specialist Advisory Services
Note: These advisory services are supplementary to PSE's core engineering, environmental, oil and gas, infrastructure and water resources consultancy practice. Each assignment is scoped according to the client's requirements, available information and applicable professional standards.
PSE provides specialist advisory services addressing common requirements across the project lifecycle for government agencies, development partners, investors and organisations operating in Nigeria's infrastructure, oil and gas, energy and environmental sectors.
These engagements provide clients with clearly defined scope, transparent timelines and documented deliverables:
Speed
Defined scope and turnaround times. Clients receive proposals within 48 hours of request.
Predictability
Transparent scope and pricing. No scope creep or budget overruns. Clients know exactly what deliverables they will receive before engagement.
Reduced Ambiguity
Clear assumptions and limitations stated upfront. Standardized deliverable formats. Defined revision policy eliminates negotiation.
Advisory Service Categories
Specialist advisory services are organised into categories addressing common requirements across the project lifecycle, including engineering, environmental, oil and gas and sustainability advisory.
Sector Entry & Regulatory Context
Defined-scope advisory engagements for clients assessing Nigerian regulatory, infrastructure, oil and gas, environmental or project-delivery requirements.
Regulatory Framework Analysis
Scope
Comprehensive mapping of federal and state regulatory requirements for a specified infrastructure sector. Includes approval authorities, permitting timelines, documentation requirements, and compliance obligations.
Deliverables
- Written report (30-40 pages) with regulatory pathway diagrams
- Authority contact directory with submission procedures
- Timeline chart showing typical approval sequences
- Template checklist of required documentation
Assumptions & Limitations
- •Analysis covers one infrastructure sector only
- •Based on current regulations (not forward-looking policy changes)
- •Does not include legal interpretation or contract review
- •Client provides clear sector and project type specification
Market Entry Feasibility Study
Scope
Technical and commercial feasibility assessment for specified infrastructure project type in Nigeria. Includes regulatory context, market conditions, technical considerations, and implementation constraints.
Deliverables
- Executive summary and detailed feasibility report (40-60 pages)
- Market sizing and demand analysis
- Regulatory and permitting requirements overview
- Risk matrix with mitigation considerations
- Implementation timeline with key milestones
Assumptions & Limitations
- •One project type and geographic region
- •Desk-based research (no site visits)
- •Client provides project concept and basic parameters
- •Does not include financial modeling or investment analysis
Bid Readiness & Compliance
Pre-scoped deliverables supporting foreign firms preparing bids for Nigerian public infrastructure tenders
Local Content Compliance Plan
Scope
Preparation of local content plan meeting Nigerian local content thresholds for infrastructure projects. Includes employment, procurement, and capacity building commitments compliant with applicable regulations.
Deliverables
- Local content plan document (15-25 pages)
- Employment and training commitments matrix
- Local procurement strategy
- Compliance verification approach
- Supporting documentation checklist
Assumptions & Limitations
- •Client provides project description and contract value estimate
- •Based on current NOGICD Act or sector-specific local content requirements
- •Does not include identification of specific local suppliers or partners
- •Plan framework only (final commitments remain client responsibility)
Technical Proposal Review & Gap Analysis
Scope
Review of draft technical proposal against Nigerian tender requirements. Identifies gaps in compliance with Nigerian standards, local content requirements, and tender specifications.
Deliverables
- Gap analysis report with compliance matrix
- Technical specification alignment assessment
- Nigerian standards and code compliance review
- Risk-flagged items requiring attention
- Recommended corrections and additions
Assumptions & Limitations
- •Client provides draft technical proposal and tender documents
- •Review covers technical and regulatory compliance only (not commercial/financial)
- •PSE does not rewrite proposal sections
- •Maximum 100-page proposal document
ESG, Climate & Donor-Facing Analysis
Structured reports meeting multilateral development bank and impact investor requirements
Environmental & Social Baseline Assessment
Scope
Desktop environmental and social baseline for specified project location. Includes biophysical conditions, social context, preliminary impact identification, and permitting pathway. Suitable for early-stage project preparation.
Deliverables
- Environmental and social baseline report (50-70 pages)
- Biophysical and socioeconomic context summary
- Preliminary impact and risk screening
- Applicable regulatory framework and permitting requirements
- Recommended scope for full ESIA (if required)
Assumptions & Limitations
- •Desk-based research using available secondary data
- •No field surveys or primary data collection
- •One project site (maximum 50km radius)
- •Client provides project description and location coordinates
- •Does not substitute for full ESIA required for permitting
Climate Risk & Adaptation Assessment
Scope
Climate risk screening and adaptation planning for infrastructure project. Includes exposure analysis, vulnerability assessment, and adaptation measures aligned with climate finance requirements.
Deliverables
- Climate risk assessment report (30-40 pages)
- Climate hazard exposure analysis
- Vulnerability and impact assessment
- Adaptation measures and design recommendations
- Alignment with Green Climate Fund or AfDB climate standards
Assumptions & Limitations
- •Uses publicly available climate projections and historical data
- •One infrastructure asset type and location
- •Does not include detailed engineering or cost estimation
- •Client provides basic project design parameters
Gender & Social Inclusion Analysis
Scope
Gender and social inclusion assessment for infrastructure project meeting World Bank or AfDB requirements. Includes stakeholder analysis, inclusion barriers, and mitigation actions.
Deliverables
- Gender and social inclusion report (25-35 pages)
- Stakeholder gender and vulnerability analysis
- Project impact assessment by social group
- Inclusion action plan with monitoring indicators
- Alignment statement with donor safeguard policies
Assumptions & Limitations
- •Based on desk research and available socioeconomic data
- •No primary field consultations
- •Client provides project description and affected communities context
- •Framework report (detailed implementation plans separate engagement)
Commercial Terms
Fixed Scope
All advisory engagements have a defined agreed scope. Work outside the agreed scope requires a separate engagement. Clients receive exactly what is specified in the deliverables list—no more, no less.
Limited Revisions
Most products include one round of clarifications or revisions addressing factual corrections or assumption clarifications. Additional rounds constitute separate engagement at standard hourly rates.
Payment Terms
50% advance payment required before work commences. Balance due upon draft delivery. Final report released upon full payment. Bank transfer or wire payment accepted.
Delivery Timeline
Turnaround begins upon receipt of advance payment and all required client inputs. Delays in client provision of information extend delivery timeline proportionally.
Custom Requirements: Clients requiring modifications to standard product scope should contact PSE for bespoke consulting engagement. Custom engagements follow standard consulting terms with negotiated scope and fees.
Engagement Process
All specialist advisory engagements follow a structured four-step process from request to delivery.
Engagement Request
Client submits engagement request specifying the required service and providing relevant background information. PSE responds within 48 hours with a formal proposal, scope, terms of reference and fee quote.
Document Upload & Payment
Upon acceptance, client uploads required reference documents and remits advance payment. PSE confirms receipt and provides estimated delivery date. Client receives secure portal access for document exchange.
Production & Draft Delivery
PSE produces deliverable according to product specifications. Draft delivered for client review. Client submits clarification questions or factual corrections within 5 working days. Balance payment due upon draft delivery.
Final Delivery
PSE addresses clarifications (if within scope) and delivers final report. Final deliverable released upon receipt of balance payment. Client receives PDF and editable formats where applicable.
Important Limitations
Advisory products provide documented analysis and recommendations based on available information and professional judgment. They do not guarantee project success, regulatory approvals, financing outcomes, or tender awards.
Products are advisory in nature and do not constitute legal advice, financial advice, or contractual commitments. Clients remain responsible for all project decisions and regulatory compliance.
Delivery timelines assume timely provision of required client inputs and information. PSE is not liable for delays resulting from incomplete or late client submissions.