Business Details
19 Years
experience
Your Trusted Surveying & Planning Partner in Belfast
Six West is an independent limited company based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, offering professional planning, surveying, minerals, and environmental services to clients across the UK and Ireland. Founded in 2007, our team combines extensive industry experience with cutting-edge technology to deliver tailored solutions for diverse projects. Our directors, Luke Willmott, Oliver McCafferty, and Thomas Beattie, bring a wealth of expertise in Town & Country Planning, Land Surveying, Hydrographic Surveying, and Minerals Consultancy. We are committed to quality, evidenced by our ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System accreditation and adherence to ISO 45001-2018 Occupational Health & Safety standards. Our professional memberships with institutions such as the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Institute of Quarrying underscore our dedication to excellence.Clients benefit from our in-house integration of planning and surveying services, ensuring efficient, cost-effective outcomes. With over 40 years of collective experience in the Irish minerals industry, we provide expert consultancy for quarry operators, landowners, and banks. Our commitment to client satisfaction is reflected in long-term partnerships, with many clients working with us for over two decades. We prioritise transparency, safety, and innovation, offering services ranging from topographic surveys to environmental statement preparation. Our technical capabilities include state-of-the-art tools like drones, laser scanners, and multibeam echo sounders, ensuring precise, high-quality data delivery.
Services
Planning Consultancy
Land Surveying
Hydrographic Surveying
Minerals Consultancy
Environmental Services
Public Consultation
Topographic Surveys
Engineering Surveys
Quarry Valuation
3D Mapping
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We hold ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001-2018 accreditations for quality and safety.
- Our team has over 40 years of combined experience in the Irish minerals industry.
- We integrate planning and surveying services in-house for efficient project delivery.
- Our directors have deep expertise in government policy and public-private sector collaboration.
- We use cutting-edge technology like drones and laser scanners for precise data.
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001:2015
- ISO 45001-2018
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
- Institute of Quarrying
- Quarry Products Association (NI) Ltd
- Irish Mining & Quarrying Society
- Royal Yachting Association
Services
Planning Consultancy
Six West offers expert planning consultancy services, specialising in Town & Country Planning. Our team provides strategic advice for infrastructure, mining, and development projects. We prepare and submit planning applications, environmental statements, and design layouts tailored to regulatory requirements.
Land Surveying
We conduct precise land surveys using advanced tools like drones and total stations. Our services include topographic mapping, boundary delineation, and site analysis for construction, infrastructure, and environmental projects across diverse terrains.
Hydrographic Surveying
Our hydrographic surveying services map underwater environments using multibeam echo sounders. We support marine development, port infrastructure, and environmental monitoring projects with accurate bathymetric data and seabed analysis.
Minerals Consultancy
With 40+ years of industry experience, we provide minerals consultancy for quarry operators, landowners, and banks. Services include resource valuation, extraction planning, and compliance with planning policies for hard rock, sand, gravel, and metals.
Environmental Services
Six West prepares Environmental Impact Assessments and Statements for large-scale projects. We integrate survey data with ecological considerations to ensure compliance with regulatory standards for quarry extensions and waste management sites.
People
Luke Willmott
Director
Luke brings extensive planning expertise, combining public and private sector insights to deliver strategic solutions for complex infrastructure and minerals projects.
Oliver McCafferty
Director
Oliver specialises in surveying and environmental compliance, leveraging advanced technology to ensure precise data collection and regulatory adherence for mining and infrastructure clients.
Thomas Beattie
Director
Thomas focuses on minerals consultancy, offering deep industry knowledge to support quarry operators and landowners in resource management and development planning.
Questions
What services does Six West offer?
We provide planning consultancy, land and hydrographic surveying, minerals consultancy, environmental services, and public consultation support for infrastructure and mining projects.
Which industries do Six West cater to?
We serve clients in infrastructure, mining, quarrying, waste management, marine development, energy, and environmental sectors across the UK and Ireland.
Are Six West's services ISO accredited?
Yes, we hold ISO 9001:2015 for quality management and ISO 45001-2018 for occupational health and safety standards.
How experienced is Six West in minerals consultancy?
Our team has over 40 years of combined experience in the Irish minerals industry, covering exploration, development, and extraction of various resources.
What technology does Six West use for surveys?
We utilise drones, laser scanners, multibeam echo sounders, and total stations to deliver precise topographic, hydrographic, and engineering survey data.
