Civil Engineering

FiveRivers is pleased to introduce our further expansion into civil engineering through the creation of FiveRivers Civil Engineering, a specialist company delivering civil engineering works, complementing our environmental services.

Due to an increase in demand in civil engineering requirements, especially with water companies and the rise in renewable energy projects, we have brought together an established in-house civil engineering team to strengthen our offering.

FiveRivers is well-known as natural capital specialists delivering nature-based solutions – and we understand the need for a sustainable future. Our vision reflects our commitments to improving the world around us, meeting the changing needs of our clients and partners, and making sure the natural world and communities where we work see maximum benefits from the environmental and civil engineering work we deliver. While we would recommend delivering soft solutions, we appreciate that this isn’t always possible, so we’ve developed a construction team that comes with over 25-years’ experience delivering soft and hard engineered solutions in water, from sheet piling to fish passes. Our engineering work involves construction and maintenance in or near water bodies like rivers, wetlands, and coastal areas, ensuring environmentally sustainable and compliant solutions.

As civil engineering experts, we offer a range of civil engineering services across all sectors:

• Reinforced Concrete Structures
  • Foundations and substructures
  • Water retaining and hydraulic structures
  • Retaining walls
  • Substation builds
  • Sea walls and flood defences
• Deep Excavations
• Earthworks
• Pipelines & Drainage
• Structural Retaining Solutions
  • Sheet piling
  • Gabions
• Culverts & Headwalls
• Pumping Station Construction
• Constructed Fish Passes
• Reedbed Refurbishment & Maintenance

Why FiveRivers for Civil Engineering?

FiveRivers is a specialist civil engineering contractor delivering complex civil engineering schemes in or near water bodies with the highest levels of quality, technical expertise and sustainability, leaving a legacy for future generations. We are also able to offer bespoke civil engineering services to suit your exact requirements.

Delivering soft and hard engineered solutions in water for over 25 years helped us to develop a wide range of skills and gain lots of experience in the industry. Our team of experts can handle projects big or small with precision and professionalism. We are able to offer collaborative work with other contractors alongside having the ability to work independently on civil engineering projects.

Below you can find what makes FiveRivers one of the most trusted civil engineering companies in the UK when it comes to engineered solutions in water:

• Site Investigation: Prior to works starting we can undertake site investigations to understand the geotechnical conditions, water table levels, contamination, and ground stability, as well as securing permits and consents.
• Design Integrity: We can advise on the design to ensure the design meets engineering standards, safety codes, buildability and load-bearing requirements. We also undertake temporary works design that may be needed to support construction activities.
• Quality Control: We use the right materials and workmanship to maintain the integrity and longevity of the structure, while working in accordance with our ISO 9001 certification.
• Environmentally Sensitive: We deliver works in environmentally sensitive areas, such as SSSI’s, by working with our clients to navigate the complex regulations by always considering the environment first.
• Innovation and Efficiency: We leverage modern methods of construction (MMC), digital design tools (e.g. BIM), and prefabrication where appropriate, emphasising a lean construction method to reduce waste and increase value.