Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Engineering Consultants in Yorkshire & Lincolnshire
Established in 1968, Alan Wood has grown to become one of the largest privately owned multi-disciplinary engineering consultancies in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. Our team of over 100 technical professionals delivers civil, structural, geotechnical, and geo-environmental engineering services alongside building consultancy and project management expertise across the UK and internationally. With seven regional offices in Hull, York, Leeds, Lincoln, Scarborough, Sheffield, and Stockton-on-Tees, we combine local knowledge with global capabilities to address complex engineering challenges. Our people-focused approach fosters collaboration and innovation, ensuring projects meet the highest standards of quality and client satisfaction. We maintain ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 27001 accreditations, demonstrating our commitment to quality management, environmental responsibility, and information security.Having completed over 50,000 projects, our reputation for reliability and technical excellence has been built through decades of consistent service to both public and private sector clients. Our apprenticeship and graduate programmes ensure continuous development of engineering talent, while our experienced professionals deliver practical, cost-effective solutions tailored to client needs. From project inception to completion, we prioritise understanding client objectives to provide bespoke engineering support across education, healthcare, residential, and industrial sectors. Our technical expertise in sustainable drainage, modern methods of construction, and heritage conservation reflects our adaptability to evolving industry demands while maintaining core engineering principles.
Services
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
Building Consultancy
Geotechnical Engineering
Project Management
BREEAM Assessments
Flood Risk Assessments
Heritage Conservation
Sustainable Drainage
Expert Witness Services
Details
- Year established: 1968
Highlights and features
- Established in 1968 with 55+ years of engineering expertise
- Team of 100+ qualified professionals across seven regional offices
- ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 27001 accredited certifications
- Specialist knowledge in modern methods of construction and sustainable engineering
- Proven track record with 50,000+ successfully completed projects
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
- ISO 14001
- ISO 27001
Services
Civil Engineering
Our civil engineering team delivers comprehensive infrastructure solutions including highways, drainage, and flood defence systems. We specialise in sustainable drainage solutions (SuDS) and transportation assessments for residential, commercial, and industrial developments. With expertise in earthworks modelling and utilities design, we ensure technically sound and cost-effective solutions that meet regulatory requirements while minimising environmental impact.
Structural Engineering
We provide structural design and assessment services for new and existing buildings, including reinforced concrete, steelwork, and timber structures. Our capabilities extend to blast design, temporary works, and demolition assessments. Using advanced parametric modelling techniques, we deliver innovative structural solutions that optimise material efficiency while maintaining safety standards and compliance with current building regulations.
Building Consultancy
Our building consultancy offers architectural design, defect diagnostics, and party wall services. We support clients through planning applications, building regulation compliance, and RAAC inspections. As principal designers, we coordinate health and safety throughout project lifecycles, providing measured surveys and spatial planning solutions that maximise building functionality and regulatory compliance.
Geotechnical Engineering
We conduct comprehensive geotechnical assessments including site investigations, slope stability analysis, and contaminated land remediation. Our team provides earthworks specifications and mining risk assessments, ensuring foundation designs suit local ground conditions. Environmental expertise includes risk assessments for industrial sites and remediation strategies that balance technical requirements with environmental protection.
Project Management
Our project management services cover contract administration, cost control, and programme management from inception to completion. We specialise in supply chain engagement and quality management systems, ensuring projects meet budgetary, safety, and quality targets. Our risk analysis framework helps clients navigate complex construction challenges while maintaining compliance with contractual obligations and industry standards.
Questions
What engineering services do you specialise in?
We offer civil, structural, geotechnical, and geo-environmental engineering services alongside building consultancy and project management expertise.
How long has Alan Wood & Partners been operating?
We were established in 1968 and have over 55 years' experience in engineering consultancy services.
Which regions do you cover?
We operate from seven regional offices in Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and the North of England, with project experience across the UK and internationally.
What accreditations do you hold?
We maintain ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environmental), and ISO 27001 (information security) accreditations.
What project sectors do you work in?
We work across education, healthcare, residential, industrial, and commercial sectors with specialist expertise in modern methods of construction.
How many staff do you employ?
We have over 100 technical professionals including engineers, consultants, and support staff across our regional offices.
