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< Back Joshua Cunliffe Graduate Engineer joshua@shepherdgilmour.co.uk +441132451393

< Back Building Service Supports Our building services team have worked on a large range of projects both large and small. We can provide a unique service including seismic and fire design of support systems as well as suspended equipment in nuclear facilities. SGL have supported hundreds of multi million pound Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (ME&P) installations across the UK and Europe over the last 20+ years. We specialise in providing fast turn around efficient service support designs to our clients. By engaging with the ME&P contractor early in the design process we are able to offer our guidance and expertise to influence the design and layout of the installations to ensure they are carried out in the most cost effective and efficient way. This proactive approach results in cost and time savings, as well as often resulting in a more simplistic design, thereby reducing the risk of unforeseen complications. We specialise in fire design of service supports as well as seismic design. Fire design often involves an element of testing to be carried out where light weight support systems such as Unistrut or similar are to be used. Seismic design is usually determined based on the performance requirements of the building as set out in the client specification in accordance with EC8. Typically, services are restrained from seismic loading by way of cable braced systems or rigid bracing; sometimes isolation & movement joints may also be used or required. Ground mounted equipment is often restrained by the use of “snubbers” or “bumpers” to limit movement of equipment. Previous Next

< Back Battersea Power Station This £9 billion redevelopment transformed the iconic London landmark into a vibrant mixed-use destination with luxury apartments, offices, shops, and restaurants, preserving its historic architecture. Introduction Battersea Power Station, one of London’s most iconic landmarks, has undergone a transformative £9 billion redevelopment, converting the former industrial site into a vibrant mixed-use destination. As part of the project’s extensive regeneration, Shepherd Gilmour was commissioned by Dearneside Fabrications to provide specialist structural design expertise for several critical elements of the project. Working under CDM 2015 regulations, our team contributed to the successful delivery of the project between 2018 and 2022, collaborating with several teams and ensuring seamless integration of design and construction. Our Role Our primary responsibility was the detailed design of key structural components, focusing on architectural metalwork and glazing. Shepherd Gilmour was engaged to provide innovative engineering solutions, ensuring both aesthetics and functionality were preserved while meeting the stringent structural requirements of the redevelopment, in accordance with relevant British Standards and Eurocodes. Notable highlights of our involvement include: A Suspended Pedestrian Feature Bridge in Turbine Hall A One of the standout features of the redevelopment is the suspended pedestrian bridge in Turbine Hall A. Initially conceptualized by Buro Happold, we were tasked with delivering the detailed structural design, ensuring the bridge met the required safety and performance standards. This intricate bridge is not only a structural feat but also a striking architectural element, placed front and centre, that connects key areas of the development. Smoke Vent Bridge in the Boiler House North Atrium Our team designed the smoke vent bridge located in the north atrium of the boiler house, a critical safety feature that enhances the building’s fire protection systems. The bridge's design required a careful balance between maintaining open spaces and ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations. Service Risers We were responsible for structural design of various large service risers, essential components that house electrical and mechanical services throughout the building. These risers required detailed coordination with other building systems and architectural elements to ensure efficient integration. In addition to the highlights noted above, Shepherd Gilmour performed over 50 additional structural design verifications of balustrades, barriers, and various building appendages. These elements, although seemingly minor, were crucial to the overall aesthetic and safety of the building, ensuring that all architectural metalwork met the required structural performance criteria while maintaining design intent. Collaboration & Coordination Our work required close collaboration with multiple project stakeholders, including the concept design team at Buro Happold, installation teams, fabricators, and architects. This coordination was essential to achieving a fully integrated and holistic design. Regular design reviews, coordination meetings, and on-site inspections undertaken by the site-team allowed us to identify and resolve potential issues early, minimising disruptions during construction. Challenges & Solutions One of the key challenges in this project was maintaining the delicate balance between preserving the historical significance of the building while incorporating modern structural and safety standards. The suspended pedestrian bridge, in particular, required creative engineering to maintain both the architectural vision and the performance specifications set out during its concept design. Additionally, the sheer complexity of the building’s architectural features demanded rigorous structural analysis and verification to ensure that all metalwork and glazing components were safe, functional, and visually coherent. Shepherd Gilmour applied advanced structural modelling tools to simulate performance under various conditions, providing confidence in the robustness of our designs. Crucially, additional verifications were undertaken by hand to validate the modelling results. Project Outcome The successful redevelopment of Battersea Power Station stands as a testament to the importance of collaboration, detailed planning, and expert engineering. Shepherd Gilmour is immensely proud to have been involved in this landmark project, contributing our structural expertise to the revitalisation of one of London’s most iconic landmarks. Our work not only helped preserve the building’s architectural integrity but also enhanced its functionality for modern use. The completed project now serves as a bustling hub of residential, commercial, and retail activity, with our structural contributions playing a vital role in the building’s overall success. Project Gallery Previous Next

< Back Richard Tomlins Graduate Engineer shamraiz@shepherdgilmour.co.uk +441132451393

< Back Ben Davies Graduate Engineer & BIM Technician ben.davies@shepherdgilmour.co.uk +441132451393

Home: Welcome Welcome to Shepherd Gilmour Who we are: We are a Civil & Structural Engineering Consultancy What do we do? We provide design consultancy services, surveys, inspections and on-site supervision What makes us different? We are uniquely positioned to handle projects both large and small with a team of highly qualified and specialised individuals How can we help you? Scroll down to review our list of Services or press the button below to contact one of our expert staff and we will endeavour to respond within 24hrs Learn More Sectors Civil Infrastructure New Building Design Building Ancillaries Domestic & Residential Heavy Industrial Building Service Supports Sectors Home: Services Our Services Earth Retaining Structures Structural Fire Design Seismic Engineering Construction Supervision Expert Witness Reports Design Calculations Structural Monitoring Structural Surveys BIM & Technical Drawings Areas Served We provide international design services throughout Europe and beyond. For on site services, our engineers operate within service zones A, B & C as indicated on our service area map below. Home: Areas Served Zone A Domestic and Commercial Surveys, Inspections & Site Support. Typically charged on an hourly rate. Zone B Large domestic and Commercial Surveys, Inspections & Site Support. Typically charged on a day rate. Zone C Commercial Surveys, Inspections & Site Support. By prior agreement only. Typically charged on a day rate. Recent Commercial Projects Battersea Power Station This £9 billion redevelopment transformed the iconic London landmark into a vibrant mixed-use destination with luxury apartments, offices, shops, and restaurants, preserving its historic architecture. Read More Lu's Place Cafe A New & Vibrant Venue Nestled in the Holme Valley. Read More Blackburn Meadows Waste Water Treatment Works Waste Water Treatment Flocculation Tank Scraper Bridge Design. Read More Bradford Royal Infirmary £22m Ward Block. Read More At Shepherd Gilmour Leeds, we provide design consultancy services to both the domestic and commercial sectors throughout the UK, Europe and beyond. We are experienced in designing structures to suit their respective environment, understanding the changes in requirements based on the local environment and its indended use and design life. ​ Our engineers are primarily based in the North of England throughout Yorkshire and Greater Manchester. As such we offer structural surveys, inspections and construction supervision services to clients within Zones A and B. We also offer these services in Zones C and beyond subject to prior agreement. Home: Projects

< Back Domestic & Residential We carry out Structural Calculations for house extensions, new builds & earth retaining structures to name a few. We also carry out Structural Surveys of existing properties to assist clients buying/selling their properties as well as for mortgage purposes. SGL cater for the domestic and residential sector through both private and commercial clients. We are able to offer a one stop structural design service to homeowners looking to extend their existing property or build their new dream home. We work with clients and advise them of the best options to meet their needs. Often, we are able to provide solutions which increase open plan living space and minimise visibility of structural supporting members in a seamless way. We can also offer help and advice for homeowners less familiar with the processes involved when carrying out structural alterations to their home. As part of our range of domestic services, we can also assist with party wall agreements and advice regarding building regulations. In addition to working with homeowners, we also liaise with builders and contractors directly as required. We are able to offer temporary propping designs and drawings to enable the contractor to undertake the structural alteration work safely. In addition to design works, we also provide Structural Surveys and property Appraisals, for more information on this see our services page. Previous Next

< Back Building Ancillaries We specialise in quick turn around building ancillary design. Items typically include balconies, balustrades & curtain wall support systems. SGL provide design services for a wide range of building ancillaries. Some of these include: • Plant Deck Wind Screens • Roof Mounted Terraces & Halo Steelwork • Canopies • Balconies • Balustrades SGL have a wealth of experience supporting steelwork fabricators in particular in this sector of the industry. We have staff based throughout the North of England and we are able to visit our clients in person at their premises to discuss ongoing and/or potential works. For larger projects, we are also able to attend premises anywhere in the UK and Ireland by prior agreement. Previous Next

< Back Lu's Place Cafe A New & Vibrant Venue Nestled in the Holme Valley. Lu’s Place is a new and vibrant venue located in the Holme Valley. SGL were appointed as the civil and structural designer for the project to develop a new multi-function venue on what was at the time a brown field site with a host of complex underlying challenges. Lu’s place its self forms one of three buildings on the site which were designed in house. The site is located on a hillside which had previously been levelled with made ground, with a steep embankment to the valley below. It was not possible to stabilise the ground by grading due to several trees on site with Tree Protection Orders (TPO’s). Various options of geotextile soil stabilisation were reviewed as well as soil nailing techniques and traditional retaining structures, although none were viable due to the complex site constraints. The solution came in the form of a ground beam inter-linked piled retaining wall which resulted in minimal environmental impact while providing stability to the site. Due to the challenging geotechnical conditions, ground beams & piles were used to form the foundations of the buildings. The superstructures were required to be two storey open plan buildings with the ability to be clad according to their clients’ needs with large uninterrupted openings for glazing, bifold doors and access. This design requirement was achieved by employing the use of efficient steelwork portal frames. Further geotechnical challenges existed in the form of contaminated land with VOC’s present. The risks of gaseous VOC contamination within the buildings was mitigated with the use of ventilation voids at foundation level, coupled with barrier membranes. These measures were coordinated with the Architect JG-D to ensure the visual appearance of the structures remained in keeping with the client’s expectations. Project Gallery Previous Next

< Back Joe Sykes Project Engineer joe@shepherdgilmour.co.uk +441132451393

< Back Brett Aggregates - North Sea Terminal Europe's largest Radial Conveyor. Brett Aggregates are the UK’s largest independent building materials group, handling over 5m tonnes of aggregate and producing up to a million cubic metres of concrete every year. As part of their development plans to their Ready Mixed Concrete & Screed site in Cliffe , they required the design and fabrication of a new radial conveyor, the size of which would place it amongst the largest in Europe. SGL were appointed as the structural designer working in tandem with the fabricator Atherton Material Handling (AMH). A working concept was drawn up between parties which was then input into a Finite Element Model (FEM) by SGL. Our talented and experienced engineers drew upon their knowledge to optimise the concept design, bringing down material weight significantly from that of the first concept. A mixture of tension only cross bracing and compression/tension bracing was employed, along with a central triangular braced tower which allowed the 67m conveyor to cantilever approximately 23m. Detailed wind analysis was performed on the structure due to the dynamic nature of the conveyor being that it is not ordinarily fixed to a foundation. Various loading assessments were carried out to represent the dynamic loading patterns the structure will likely experience throughout its design life, ensuring safe and consistent performance under all foreseeable scenarios. Project Gallery Previous Next

< Back Expert Witness Reports Rate £120/hr Contact Us Now About An Expert Witness is sometimes required when it is necessary to have opinion evidence to assist with the resolution of a disputed case. An Expert Witness may be involved in court proceedings and be requested to give evidence. It is often beneficial to agree and appoint a single joint expert by all involved parties to provide an unbiased opinion on the issue of proceedings. That said, it is possible for an Expert Witness to be appointed by only one party, although they are still required to act impartially. The primary purpose of an Expert Witness is to provide an independent expert opinion on the case at hand based on the information presented to them for review. At SGL we strive to provide impartial and fair advice on matters within our expertise. Should we be appointed as an expert witness we would: · Provide our independent impartial opinion of the subject matter at hand within our expertise. · Provide the opinion in the form of a report, evidence or calculation before a court or other tribunal as is necessary. We would not: · Provide or state opinion beyond our area of expertise. · Accept any appointment which may be in conflict of interest. · Accept appointment subject to the conditional outcome of a particular case. · Act as a mediator or negotiator between parties. · Provide advice to either side. · Advocate or argue the clients case nor advice what the case should contain. · Accept any form of bribe or portray information in a way that unfairly favours either party. Project Gallery Previous Next