Roads and drainage, done properly
Our civil engineering support is focused on development sites, where levels, access and drainage need to work hand-in-hand with the building design. We’re often appointed alongside our structural work, which helps keep coordination tight and decisions clear as the scheme takes shape.
We deliver drainage strategies and SuDS design, support sewer diversions where they affect the layout, and help with the highway approvals that come with new accesses and site changes. Whether it’s a compact residential site or a larger phased development, we keep the design practical, buildable and ready to move through planning and on to construction.
How we support your site
1. Site constraints and strategy
We review levels, ground conditions, constraints and the emerging layout, then agree a route through drainage and highway requirements that fits the programme.
2. Drainage approach and SuDS options
We develop a surface water strategy using SuDS where appropriate, shaping solutions around infiltration, attenuation and discharge constraints.
3. Roads, levels and access design
We design adoptable or private roads (as required), set levels, kerb lines and tie-ins, and coordinate with plots, retaining features and structures.
4. Approvals, agreements and diversions
We support technical submissions for highways works (often via Section 278 agreements) and coordinate sewer diversion requirements where they affect buildable area.
5. Construction support
We stay involved through delivery, responding to site queries and helping maintain intent as conditions and sequencing evolve.
Civil engineering that keeps momentum
When roads and drainage are aligned early, everything else tends to run smoother – planning, coordination, and the day-to-day build. We focus on solutions that are practical to construct and straightforward to approve, without losing sight of the bigger scheme.
What you can expect:
- A clear drainage strategy, shaped around SuDS and discharge constraints
- Highway-ready design for new accesses and site modifications
- Coordinated information that supports procurement and construction
Related services
Civil engineering works best when it’s coordinated with the structural design and the wider site strategy. We’re often brought in alongside building design, or to support residential layouts where roads, drainage and plots need to work as one.
Talk to our team
Tell us about your project and timescales. We’ll confirm how we can support your team – from early advice through to design and site delivery.
