Civil Engineering
How We Help
Leading Civil Engineering Consultancy
We have the experience, dedication and passion expected by our clients when they’re looking for civil engineering solutions to help them meet their business needs.
Why Calcinotto for Civil Engineering?
We specialise in delivering high-quality drainage and highway civil engineering solutions across all sectors. Our skilled team bring their extensive knowledge and hands-on design expertise to deliver first class projects for all design stages.
Over 20 years, we have built a reputation for reliability, innovation, and cost efficient design services. Whether designing sustainable drainage systems, compliant highways, or providing essential early stage consultancy services, we ensure every project meets the highest standards of durability and sustainability whilst meeting the needs of the client and authorities.
Throughout the project life cycle, pre planning consultation to project completion and handover, we prioritise client needs, ensuring smooth communication and tailored solutions.
We constantly endeavour to exceed industry standards and perform at new heights
About our Civil Engineering Services
With a substantial portfolio of signature projects, Calcinotto is trusted to deliver outstanding civil designs regionally, nationally and internationally.
Why choose Calcinotto for civil engineering?
Live projects
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Team members
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Founded
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Sectors
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The Civil Engineering Process
Our process encompasses the planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of infrastructure projects as requested by our clients.
Pre-Planning
The pre-planning stage is essential for laying the groundwork for a successful project: Our engineers undertake feasibility studies , site assessments, and infrastructure evaluations to identify potential challenges and solutions early on. We provide expert advice on planning applications, environmental considerations, and regulatory compliance to ensure a smooth process obtaining approvals and local authority applications. By collaborating with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders, we develop strategic plans that align with sustainability goals and project objectives.
Design
At the design stage, we transform initial concepts and pre planning proposals into detailed, practical solutions. Our team utilises advanced engineering software to create precise models, drawings and specifications, for all facets of civil infrastructure design including traffic modelling, 3D earthworks analysis, highway alignment, pavement, drainage and flood modelling analysis . Proactive collaboration with clients, authorities, project teams and contractors, ensures we understand the fundamental drivers and challenges associated with specific projects enabling us to design the right solutions for the right outcomes.
Construction
During the construction stage, we assist contractors and developers in overcoming unforeseen site issues and oversee the implementation of our designs, ensuring high-quality execution and compliance. Our engineers provide on-site supervision and technical support to address any challenges that arise. We work closely with contractors to ensure efficiency, minimise disruptions, and maintain project timelines. Through ongoing inspections, communication, we ensure transparency and a smooth progression towards the successful completion of the project.
Civil Engineering Services
Our civil engineering services encompass a wide range of activities aimed at planning, designing and constructing infrastructure projects. Some of our civil engineering services are listed below.
- Pre Planning consultancy & design
- Earthworks volumetric analysis (cut/fill optimisation)
- Transport planning & modelling services
- Surface & foul water drainage design
- Highways design (DMRB & Local Highways -S38/S278)
- Pavement design (including heavy duty ports and airfields)
- Car park layout & design
- Public realm design
- Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) design
- Flood Risk Assessment, analysis, prevention & mitigation
FAQs
What is Civil Engineering?
Civil engineering is a branch of engineering that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and natural built environment.
It encompasses a wide range of infrastructure projects, including buildings, roads, bridges, dams, airports, tunnels, water supply systems, sewage systems, and more.
Our civil engineers are responsible designing these essential structures and systems to ensure they are safe, sustainable, and efficient. They use principles of engineering mechanics to analyse and design structures and systems that can withstand forces and environmental conditions.
What should I look for in a Civil Engineering Company?
We want the experience of working with our civils team to be seamless. Our engineers have a track record of successfully competed projects demonstrating their expertise.
The team have strong technical skills and possess strong problem-solving skills, able to think creatively to overcome challenges and find innovative solutions. Our engineers communicate clearly, listen attentively and can convey complex technical information in and understandable manner.
We conduct ourselves professionally, adhere to ethical standards and demonstrate integrity in our work.
How do I become a Civil Engineer?
Civil engineers come from all walks of life, all sorts of backgrounds. The work is incredibly varied and so are the people that choose engineering as their job.
It is advisable to have an interest in some of the following subjects; maths, physics, digital and computing. We embrace those wanting to start their civil engeering career, or those wishing to progress and gain more varied expereince. We will support you with any learning and provide a wide range of projects to gain on-the-job experience.
Our Civil Engineering Team
Our talented team are creative, love to question, explore and push boundaries to provide the ultimate design, delivery and advice for our customers.
