Synta Consulting

Experience

Built on the expertise of its founders

Synta Consulting does not operate with layers of junior staff or generalist advisors. The firm's experience is the direct, hands-on experience of its two co-founders — senior practitioners who have led and delivered major programmes across construction, infrastructure and complex projects worldwide.

Partner Profiles

Co-founder & Director

Ionut Popa

Extensive background in project and construction management across major infrastructure and building programmes. Ionut has led delivery on complex, high-value projects — covering project controls, construction oversight, contract administration, risk management and stakeholder engagement.

Areas of Expertise

  • Project Management & Programme Controls
  • Construction Management & Site Delivery
  • Contract Administration — NEC, FIDIC & bespoke forms
  • Risk & Change Management
  • Stakeholder & Client Management
  • Project Controls & Reporting

Sectors

  • Infrastructure & Civil Engineering
  • Transport — Roads, Rail & Ports
  • Buildings & Developments
  • Energy & Utilities

Co-founder & Partner

Ramona Popa

Extensive background in project, contract and commercial management across major construction and infrastructure programmes. Ramona has led engagements spanning the full project lifecycle — from procurement and programme management through contract administration, commercial reporting, claims and dispute resolution.

Areas of Expertise

  • Project Management & Programme Delivery
  • Commercial Management & Cost Control
  • Contract Administration — NEC3, NEC4, FIDIC & bespoke forms
  • Claims Preparation, Assessment & Negotiation
  • Dispute Avoidance & Resolution
  • Procurement & Tendering

Sectors

  • Infrastructure & Civil Engineering
  • Transport — Roads, Rail & Ports
  • Buildings & Developments
  • Energy & Utilities

Combined Expertise

Together, Ramona and Ionut bring a complementary range of skills that covers the full spectrum of project, contract and commercial management. Every Synta Consulting engagement draws on this combined depth — applied directly, without intermediaries.

Project & Programme Management

Construction Management

Contract Administration (NEC3, NEC4, FIDIC)

Commercial Management & Cost Control

Claims Management

Dispute Avoidance & Resolution

Risk & Change Management

Procurement & Tendering