Our services in flood and coastal risk management help clients to plan confidently, to secure funding, to implement works, and thereafter monitor and maintain works for managing flood and erosion risk to coastal and estuary communities, environmental assets and businesses.
We apply our extensive experience of flood and coastal risk management in commissions ranging from high-level national and regional strategic planning to the detailed design of capital schemes. Our intimate knowledge of the latest business-case-development and approvals requirements provides reassurance that the solutions and outcomes we offer are technically appropriate, fundable, environmentally sensitive, safe, sustainable and affordable.
We work closely with clients and local partners to understand their needs and the threats that flood and erosion risk poses to communities, businesses and the environment. Our work enables them to make sustainable, evidence-based decisions for managing the coast and estuaries that meet regulatory requirements and are cost effective, adaptable, account for climate change and gain stakeholder support.
Successful flood and coastal risk management projects rely on engagement with a diverse range of stakeholder groups, so our strong relationships with government agencies, local-authority departments, conservation bodies and other non-governmental organisations brings additional benefit to our clients.
Our coast and estuaries make up a sensitive interface between land and sea, affected by both local and distant conditions. We understand and consider the many variables that influence the status quo, such as flood and coastal erosion risk, a changing climate and population levels, imposed standards for water quality, environment impact and public health and safety, and human intervention.
We apply our knowledge of coastal flooding and erosion challenges gathered from around the world. Always taking a practical approach, we analyse and develop our understanding of the many variables and processes along the coast. Our clients benefit from cost effective, sustainable, multi-objective and adaptable solutions, enabling them to deliver value for money, win the support of stakeholder groups and make informed decisions with confidence.
We set out to ensure clients can plan the long-term use of coastal and estuarine resources, compatible with natural processes, as well as satisfying management objectives.
In house we retain experts in funding, this being strongly aligned with our commitment to delivering wider benefits to society.