Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Civil Engineering Solutions
Established in 1973, we are an independently owned and operated firm of consulting civil and structural engineers. Our multi-disciplined team brings 50 years of technical expertise and practical experience to deliver exceptional buildability solutions for clients ranging from domestic homeowners to large commercial contractors. Based in north-west England with offices in Cumbria and Lancashire, we combine local market knowledge with global project delivery capabilities.Our holistic approach ensures projects are considered in their entirety, addressing technical challenges while minimising environmental impact. We maintain strong collaborative relationships with clients, contractors, and industry partners to coordinate specialist solutions across civil engineering, maritime, hydrology, and flood risk management disciplines.
Services
Civil Engineering
Highway Design
Structural Engineering
Maritime Engineering
Hydrology
Flood Risk Assessments
Drainage Design
Principal Designer
Historic Buildings
Natural Flood Management
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- We offer 50 years of engineering expertise across civil and structural disciplines
- Our multi-disciplined team provides holistic project solutions
- We maintain direct client relationships from project conception to completion
- Our engineers hold specialist expertise in historic building preservation
- We deliver technically complex projects with practical buildability considerations
Services
Civil Engineering
Our civil engineering services cover complete infrastructure projects including highways, drainage systems, and earthworks. We provide end-to-end solutions from concept design to construction support, ensuring compliance with adoption standards. Our team specialises in integrating structural, maritime, and hydrology considerations into cohesive civil engineering schemes for residential, commercial, and industrial developments.
Structural Engineering
We deliver structural design solutions for new constructions and building conversions across domestic and commercial sectors. Our expertise includes traditional stone structures, modern steel/concrete framed buildings, and heritage property adaptations. Services encompass feasibility studies, structural certification, and temporary works design while maintaining compliance with planning and building regulations.
Flood Risk Assessments
Our hydrology team provides flood risk assessments and mitigation strategies for development sites of all scales. We conduct river catchment modelling, natural flood management planning, and sustainable drainage design. Services include nutrient neutrality assessments, climate change impact analysis, and compliance with Environment Agency requirements for both urban and rural developments.
Maritime Engineering
We design and assess maritime infrastructure including ports, harbours, and coastal defences. Our services cover geotechnical investigations, structural design for onshore/offshore environments, and specialist heritage restoration. We address complex interactions between water, structures, and environmental factors while ensuring operational functionality for marine facilities and offshore energy projects.
Principal Designer
As Principal Designer, we manage pre-construction health and safety compliance under CDM regulations. Our services include risk assessment coordination, health and safety file preparation, and design team management. We ensure client compliance with statutory duties while facilitating effective communication between all project stakeholders during both design and construction phases.
Questions
What engineering disciplines do you specialise in?
We specialise in civil engineering, structural engineering, maritime engineering, and hydrology with particular expertise in flood risk management and historic building preservation.
How long has the company been operating?
We have been providing engineering services since our establishment in 1973, giving us 50 years of industry experience.
Do you work on listed building projects?
Yes, we have extensive experience working with historic buildings including structural assessments, repair specifications, and sympathetic conversions of listed properties.
What geographical areas do you cover?
While based in Cumbria and Lancashire, we deliver projects across the UK and have international experience including projects in Australia.
Can you assist with planning applications?
Yes, we provide technical support for planning submissions including flood risk assessments, drainage strategies, and structural design statements.
