Business Details
Trusted Structural and Civil Engineering Solutions in Manchester
Established over six decades ago, our firm has built a reputation for excellence in civil, structural, and environmental engineering. Based in Manchester, we combine technical expertise with a client-focused approach, appointing a dedicated director to every project to ensure accountability and consistency. Our team delivers innovative solutions across diverse sectors including residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects, prioritising sustainability through tools like BREEAM assessments. With a legacy of landmark developments and a commitment to staff development, we provide cost-effective, forward-thinking engineering advice tailored to each client's unique requirements. 
Services
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
Infrastructure Master Planning
Plot Specific Infrastructure
Hotel Structural Design
Residential Developments
Mixed Use Developments
Highway Design
Utilities Coordination
Highlights and features
- We offer 60+ years of engineering experience across diverse sectors
- Our dedicated project director system ensures consistent accountability
- Sustainability-focused designs incorporating BREEAM assessments
- Multidisciplinary team handles complex mixed-use developments
- Client-centric approach with cost-effective, innovative solutions
Services
Civil Engineering
Our civil engineering team specialises in practical, aesthetically-pleasing designs for drainage systems, retaining walls, and ground remediation projects. We utilise 3D ground modelling to optimise earthworks and implement sustainable urban drainage solutions. With expertise in highway link design and utilities coordination, we deliver comprehensive infrastructure plans that meet modern construction challenges across public and private sectors.
Structural Engineering
Structural engineering forms our core expertise, covering all construction materials and methodologies. We create innovative structural solutions for commercial buildings, hotels, and residential developments, considering site constraints and client requirements. Our team specialises in complex projects requiring transfer slabs and mixed-use configurations, ensuring cost-effective designs that maintain structural integrity while meeting functional needs.
Infrastructure Master Planning
With 60 years' experience, we create flexible master plans for large-scale developments considering flood risk, transportation, and renewable energy integration. Our approach balances environmental factors with practical implementation, producing frameworks that guide detailed design work. We specialise in coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive infrastructure strategies for both urban and rural developments.
Hotel Structural Design
We provide specialist structural engineering for hotels, addressing unique challenges like bedroom party walls and leisure facilities. Our dedicated hotel team develops cost-effective solutions using various construction methods, maintaining close collaboration with contractors. With experience across major hotel brands, we ensure structural designs accommodate MEP systems and meet acoustic requirements while maintaining aesthetic appeal.
Residential Developments
Our residential expertise covers apartment blocks and mixed-use schemes, with experience in acoustic compliance and efficient structural layouts. We specialise in complex configurations with residential units above commercial spaces, delivering economic solutions that meet changing building regulations. Having completed over 5,000 residential units, we provide proven expertise in apartment design and construction methodologies.
Questions
What engineering services do you offer?
We provide civil, structural, and environmental engineering services for infrastructure, commercial buildings, hotels, and residential developments across the UK.
How long have you been in business?
Our Manchester-based firm has over 60 years' experience delivering engineering solutions since our establishment in the 1950s.
Do you handle sustainable design projects?
Yes, we incorporate sustainability assessments like BREEAM and implement energy-efficient solutions across all our engineering projects.
What sectors do you specialise in?
We work across residential, commercial, hospitality, infrastructure, and public sector projects with particular expertise in mixed-use developments.
