Civil engineering

Every site brings its own constraints. Our civil engineers identify them early, unpack the implications and design practical solutions to unlock value, using time and resources wisely. From highways and drainage to earthworks and flood mitigation, we shape infrastructure that works – technically, commercially and environmentally.

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Practical infrastructure, properly integrated

We design roads, pavements, bridges, drainage systems and external works with care and clarity, so infrastructure strengthens the wider scheme and supports long-term performance. Early involvement allows us to advise on site viability, flood risk, due diligence and pre-application strategy, giving clients confidence before key commitments are made.

Our engineers work closely with planners, cost managers, surveyors and sustainability specialists, ensuring infrastructure decisions are informed by the wider context. From initial concepts through to delivery, we develop highways designs, section 278 agreements, earthworks and sustainable drainage with steady judgement and robust coordination.

  • 3D ground modelling

    We model the ground before we shape it. Accurate terrain modelling allows us to understand levels, constraints and opportunities from the outset. Using advanced 3D tools, we test earthworks strategies, drainage routes and site geometry before they are built.

    By analysing cut and fill, remediation requirements and service coordination early, we reduce uncertainty and give project teams clear, buildable solutions grounded in real site conditions.

  • Highways and external works

    We design infrastructure to connect developments. We develop highways, pavements, bridges and external works that integrate cleanly with architecture and landscape. Section 278 agreements, underground services and site access strategies are handled with care, ensuring designs satisfy statutory requirements without slowing progress.

    Through robust coordination and clear technical submissions, we help schemes move through approval stages smoothly and into construction.

  • Flood risk and drainage

    We manage water risk so clients can move forward with confidence. Flooding can be a critical factor determining whether land can be developed. We provide vital insight before significant commitments are made, assessing risk, modelling floodplains and surface water, and advising on site selection.

    Working closely with developers and design teams, we shape mitigation strategies that satisfy regulators while protecting scheme viability. Sustainable drainage, attenuation design, pumping solutions and flood alleviation measures are developed to balance compliance, resilience and buildability. By resolving flood risk early and intelligently, we help unlock sites, support housing delivery and drive long-term land value.

Meet our civil engineering experts

Civil engineering key contacts

Elizabeth Thompson

Partner, Architecture

Will West

Partner, Cost Management

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    Strong individual services that outperform when connected – shaped by what each project needs. We bring the right expertise at the right time to deliver better outcomes.

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