Business Details
33 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Engineering Solutions
Established in 1993, Goodson Associates is a civil and structural engineering consulting firm with offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Aberdeen. Our team delivers comprehensive design services for complex structures, infrastructure, and transportation planning, prioritising sustainability through our Green Goodson ethos. With over three decades of experience, we combine technical expertise with a commitment to innovation, having earned recognition including the ACE Awards' Best UK Consultancy (medium) accolade.Our directors actively oversee projects, ensuring meticulous attention to detail and commercial viability. We partner with specialists to provide ground investigation services, supported by professional indemnity insurance and a single warranty. Our accreditations include membership of the Association of Consultancy and Engineering, TRADA, and SER Ltd certification for design validation.
Services
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
Site Appraisals
Transportation Planning
Infrastructure Development
Geotechnical Investigations
Sustainable Design
Project Management
Design Certification
Masterplanning
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- 30 years of engineering excellence across Scotland
- Award-winning multidisciplinary team of specialists
- Integrated sustainability approach through Green Goodson
- End-to-end project delivery from appraisal to construction
- Partnerships for comprehensive geotechnical investigations
Associations and certifications
- Association of Consultancy and Engineering
- Timber Research and Development Association
- British Standards Institution
- The Concrete Society
- SER Ltd
Services
Civil Engineering
Our civil engineering team delivers comprehensive solutions for urban development projects. Specialising in drainage systems, highway design, and utilities coordination, we ensure compliance with regulatory standards while optimising functionality. Projects range from large-scale masterplanning to detailed site-specific implementations.
Structural Engineering
We provide structural design services for commercial and residential developments. Our expertise covers steel, concrete, and timber structures, focusing on safety, durability, and cost-effectiveness. From concept to construction, we ensure technical precision and regulatory compliance across all projects.
Transportation Planning
Our transportation specialists develop holistic mobility strategies for urban environments. Services include traffic impact assessments, public transport integration, and sustainable travel planning. We balance vehicular movement with pedestrian needs to create efficient, future-proof infrastructure.
Green Goodson
This initiative embeds carbon assessment into every project phase. We evaluate material choices and building layouts to minimise embodied carbon, employing lifecycle analysis tools to achieve low-carbon solutions without compromising structural integrity or functionality.
Site Appraisals
We conduct detailed engineering assessments to evaluate land suitability for development. Our appraisals identify geotechnical risks, regulatory constraints, and infrastructure requirements, providing critical data for informed investment decisions during early project stages.
People
Raymond Slaine
Managing Director
Leading Goodson Associates' strategic direction, Raymond oversees project delivery and business development. With 25+ years in engineering, he specialises in complex infrastructure projects and sustainable design practices across Scotland.
Andy Mitchell
Director
Andy manages key client relationships and technical operations. His expertise in structural engineering spans commercial and residential sectors, focusing on innovative solutions that balance functionality with environmental responsibility.
Euan Dale
Director
Euan leads transportation planning initiatives, specialising in urban mobility solutions. With extensive experience in public sector projects, he ensures designs meet current needs while accommodating future growth requirements across Scotland's cities.
Questions
What engineering services do you specialise in?
We specialise in civil and structural engineering, transportation planning, infrastructure development, and sustainable design solutions for commercial, residential, and public sector projects.
How does Green Goodson influence your projects?
Our Green Goodson initiative integrates carbon footprint assessments into every design phase, evaluating material choices and construction methods to achieve low embodied carbon values in all developments.
Can you handle projects outside Scotland?
While our offices are in Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Aberdeen, we collaborate with partners across the UK and internationally to deliver engineering solutions beyond Scotland's borders.
What project sizes do you accommodate?
We handle projects of all scales, from small residential developments to large-scale urban masterplans, adapting our expertise to meet each project's specific requirements.
How do you ensure project compliance?
We maintain strict compliance through SER Ltd-certified design validation, professional indemnity insurance, and adherence to British Standards Institution guidelines throughout the project lifecycle.
