Who are AJF Engineering Consultants?
A North West based, Civil & Structural Engineering consultancy firm, with a team of chartered engineering consultants offering innovative solutions.
We provide a refreshing, director-led service, to ensure each project is delivered to the highest standard in; comprehensive civil, drainage, highways & structural design services for developers, contractors, and the public sector across the UK.
Our team of Chartered engineers is experienced in delivering all types of civil & structural engineering schemes and offers a bespoke service for each client to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and professionally.
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With expertise spanning drainage, highways, civils, and structural design, our bespoke approach ensures each project meets the highest standards of efficiency and professionalism for developers, contractors, and the public sector.
With extensive experience both in design and construction, our team of chartered engineers are able to provide a wide range of drainage design solutions for our clients in line with the latest design standards and requirements. Our drainage design services include Sustainable Urban Drainage Design (SuDS), Adoptable drainage design (S104), Sewer connections (S106), discharge consents, Drainage strategies & FRAs, Sewer Diversions & Build-over agreements, and other Bespoke drainage solutions. We carry out our own in-house drainage modelling using the latest modelling software.
From small domestic schemes to complex steel frames, our Chartered Structural Engineers have a wealth of experience designing to the current Codes of Practice. We work closely with architects and clients to achieve a structural scheme that is both cost-effective and complements the client’s vision.
Our design services range from small residential projects requiring access roads and driveways, to larger developments requiring extensive 3D ground/surface modelling and earthworks design. We also provide design solutions for car parks, retaining walls and other retaining structures, ground improvement, etc.
We are able to provide design solutions for private (non-adoptable) schemes and Local Authority (adoptable) schemes requiring Section 278 and Section 38 agreements. Our highway design services include visibility splay checks, highway link design to Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB), vehicle tracking assessments, pavement and kerbing designs, street furniture and fencing, vehicle restraint barriers (VRS), pedestrian and cyclist facilities, and many more.
Latest Projects
The Retreat, York
AJF Engineering Consultants provided full civil, structural and drainage engineering services for the sensitive transformation of The Retreat, York – a landmark 18th-century estate.
John Morley, Congleton
AJF Engineering Consultants provided comprehensive civil, structural, and drainage engineering services for a new 71-bed care home and 14 residential dwellings in Congleton.
Gildart Street, Liverpool
AJF Engineering Consultants provided comprehensive civil, structural, and drainage engineering services for a new six-storey steel-frame development with a basement in the heart of Liverpool.
Our Memberships & Certifications
AJF Engineering Consultants are led by Chartered Civil and Structural Engineers, ensuring every project meets the highest professional standards. Their certifications reflect deep expertise across drainage, highways, and structural design.
Latest News
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How to Prepare a Drainage Strategy for Planning Approval
Securing planning permission is often the most challenging hurdle in any development project. A comprehensive drainage strategy is no longer an optional extra but a critical validation requirement for most major and minor planning applications across the UK.
The Benefits of SUDS for Flood Risk Management
Flood risk management in the UK is more complex than ever due to urban expansion, climate change, and the increasing frequency of extreme weather events. Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) are now central to effective flood risk assessment and resilient infrastructure design.
Climate Change and Its Impact on Flood Risk Assessments
Climate change is reshaping flood risk in the UK, making robust Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) essential for planning and development. This article explores how evolving weather patterns and regulations impact FRAs and highlights the importance of expert-led strategies to future-proof projects.