Earth Environmental & Geotechnical

What Earth Environmental & Geotechnical does

Earth Environmental & Geotechnical Ltd is a UK-based geotechnical and geo-environmental consultancy founded in 2013, delivering site investigation, ground investigation, contaminated land assessment, and mining-related risk assessment services to property developers, contractors, energy firms, local authorities, insurance providers, and financial institutions. The firm operates from 12 regional offices covering England, Scotland and Wales, and has completed more than 10,000 projects since inception, with named engagements spanning retail (Lidl GB Ltd), energy infrastructure (MorGen Energy AG green hydrogen facility), construction (Cubby Construction), and agriculture (Dale Farming). Core technical capabilities include intrusive ground investigation methods (rotary drilling, cable percussive boreholes, trial pits, window sampling), Phase 1 desk studies, coal mining and coal mine gas risk assessments, remediation design, earthworks modelling using Rocscience Settle3, and specialised offerings for battery energy storage sites and PFAS contamination. Service delivery is project-based with a mix of fixed-price standard assessments (e.g., £500+VAT CMRA, £800+VAT Phase 1 Desk Study) and bespoke ground investigation contracts procured through direct engagement, tendering, or framework agreements.

In 2024 the company was acquired by Technics Group, a strategic move that increased the parent's resources by 50% and resulted in leadership transition, with John Macintyre appointed Managing Director. The firm is recognised as the 34th largest UK geotechnical consultancy in 2024 industry rankings and has progressively expanded its service portfolio into emerging compliance areas such as PFAS risk assessment, sustainability/ESG support, and renewable energy infrastructure investigations. The business model is professional services consulting with no disclosed software or AI/ML capabilities, and revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Earth Environmental & Geotechnical

Legal name

Earth Environmental & Geotechnical Ltd

Website

https://earthenvironmental.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Earth Environmental & Geotechnical is a UK-based geotechnical and geo-environmental consultancy, founded 2013, providing site investigation, ground investigation, contaminated land assessment, and mining risk services to developers, contractors, local authorities, and energy firms through 12 regional offices. Acquired by Technics Group in 2024.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Geotechnical and Environmental Consultancy

NAICS

Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (541370)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Geotechnical Design, Engineering & Consulting (Analysis, Design, Peer Review) (IMAFAOAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Geotechnical Investigation & Site Characterization (Boreholes, In-situ Testing, Lab Testing) (IMAFAOAG), Geotechnical Site Investigation & Engineering Geology (Borings, Lab Testing) (EUAHAFAE), Geotechnical & Subsurface Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAB), Geotechnical, Hydrogeological & Seismic Engineering (Slope Stability, Ground Support, Dewatering) (IMAKAOAN)

Keywords

• Geotechnical consultancy
• Ground investigation services
• Site investigation services
• Contaminated land assessment
• Environmental risk assessment

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockport

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Geotechnical and Environmental Consultancy Services: Project-based consulting fees for site investigations, ground investigations, risk assessments, and environmental consultancy services delivered across the UK through regional offices
2. Fixed-Price Assessment Services: Fixed-price service offerings including Phase 1 Desk Studies, Coal Mining Risk Assessments, Coal Mine Gas Risk Assessments, and Basement Impact Assessments

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Earth Environmental & Geotechnical provides pragmatic geotechnical, mining, geological, and environmental consultancy services across the UK. Its core work includes ground investigations (trial pits, rotary drilling, cable percussive boreholes, window sampling, plate bearing tests), Phase 1 desk studies, contaminated land assessments, coal mining and mine gas risk assessments, flood risk assessments, remediation design, earthworks modelling, radon surveys, and environmental monitoring. Services are delivered as project-based contracts to support planning applications, foundation design, and development due diligence.

Product overview

Earth Environmental & Geotechnical is a geotechnical and environmental consultancy providing a comprehensive range of site investigation and ground investigation services across the UK. The company offers Phase 1 Desk Studies, contaminated land assessments, coal mining risk assessments, geotechnical assessments, site investigations, remediation design, and earthworks modelling as core services. They conduct intrusive investigations including trial pits, rotary drilling, cable percussive boreholes, and window sampling, complemented by environmental monitoring, radon surveys, flood risk assessments, and ecology surveys. The company operates from 8 regional offices across the UK (North West, North East, Midlands, South, South East, South West, London, Scotland, Wales) and was acquired by Technics Group in 2024.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Phase 1 Desk Study Preliminary GeoEnvironmental Desk Study with optional site walkover survey, commonly required for planning applications. Fixed pricing of £800+VAT with walkover or £600+VAT without for sites under 5 hectares.
• Site Investigations Subsurface site investigations to establish ground conditions and composition beneath development sites before construction.
• Ground Investigation Services Intrusive ground investigations including rotary drilling, cable percussive boreholes, trial pits, and window sampling to determine soil and rock engineering properties.
• Contaminated Land Assessment Assessment of potential environmental impact of proposed developments, including contamination identification and risk assessment.
• Coal Mining Risk Assessment Fixed price (£500+VAT) assessment required for sites in Development High Risk Areas, submitted to the Local Planning Authority.
• Coal Mine Gas Risk Assessment Fixed price (£550+VAT) assessment to identify whether complex mine gas is a risk on development sites in coal mining risk areas.
• Geotechnical Assessment Assessment of ground conditions and geotechnical parameters for foundation design and construction planning.
• Plate Bearing Test In-situ field test to determine ultimate bearing capacity of rocks and soils and anticipated settlement beneath imposed loads.
• Radon Survey Radon survey, detection, and monitoring services for residential, commercial, and future developments to assess radon exposure risk.
• Flood Risk Assessment Report detailing main flood risks to development sites, frequently required for planning applications.
• Basement Impact Assessment Fixed price (£995+VAT) risk assessment evaluating impact of basement developments on drainage, flooding, groundwater conditions, and structural stability.
• Remediation Design Environmental remediation services and design using a wide variety of remediation techniques for contaminated sites.
• Earthworks Modelling Geological modelling and earthworks specification using Rocscience Settle3 software for cut/fill calculations and geotechnical design.
• Trial Pits Machine-excavated trial pits for shallow soil profiling and foundation inspections.
• Rotary Drilling High-spec rotary drilling for penetrating hard rock strata and deep strata investigation.
• Cable Percussive Boreholes Deep investigation boreholes for coastal and alluvial deposits, providing high-quality soil samples for foundation and piling design.
• Window Sampling Rapid, low-impact drilling using percussive rigs for restricted-access urban sites, shallow soil profiling, and monitoring well installations.
• Environmental Monitoring Services Environmental monitoring including ground gas monitoring, groundwater monitoring, and environmental compliance monitoring.
• Land Surveying Services Topographical surveys, volumetric surveys, and cut/fill calculations for earthworks projects.
• Environmental Auditing and Compliance Environmental compliance assessments and auditing services for planning and regulatory requirements.
• Material Management Plans Plans for management and reuse of soil materials on development sites in accordance with regulations.
• Soil Waste Classification Legal classification of waste soils into Hazardous, Non-hazardous, and Inert categories including Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC) testing.
• Slope Stability Assessments Assessment of slope stability for development sites with terrain challenges.
• Subsidence Surveys Ground stability analysis and subsidence assessment for property and development sites.
• Surface Water Drainage Strategy Report detailing how surface water can affect a site and surrounding areas, including Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) design.
• Ecology Surveys Ecological surveys including bat surveys and habitat assessments for planning applications.
• PFAS Risk Assessments Risk assessments for PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) contamination on development sites.
• Mining and Minerals Assessments Mining risk assessments and mineral resource assessments for development sites.
• Landfill Services Landfill monitoring and assessment services for closed and operational landfills.
• Sustainability and ESG Support Sustainability and ESG support services for planning and development projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 10,000 projects successfully completed
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles10 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Environment AgencycoreOthersRegulatory body partner for environmental compliance and permitting. The company works with the Environment Agency on environmental assessments and regulatory compliance matters for development projects.
• The Coal AuthoritycoreOthersGovernment body responsible for coal mining regulation. The company provides Coal Mining Risk Assessments and Coal Mine Gas Risk Assessments in accordance with Coal Authority requirements for planning applications in high-risk areas.
• Cl:airecoreOthersIndustry organisation for contaminated land remediation. The company follows CLAIRE (Contaminated Land: Applications In Real Environments) guidance and voluntary waste code of practice for soil movement on construction sites.
• British Geotechnical Association (BGA)minorOthersProfessional body representing the geotechnical industry. The company maintains membership and adheres to BGA standards and guidance.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• WSP: Global professional services firm with a sizeable UK ground engineering and environment team; competes for the same framework agreements and large planning-led investigations as EEG.
• Arcadis: Global design and engineering consultancy with a large UK geotechnical and environmental practice; competes with EEG on mid-to-large infrastructure and development tenders with broader multidisciplinary capability.
• AECOM: Global infrastructure consultancy with UK geotechnical, environmental, and ground engineering capability; competes on major development and infrastructure projects where multidisciplinary bundling matters.
• Hydrock (now Stantec): Former independent UK geotechnical and environmental consultancy now part of Stantec; offers the same ground investigation, geo-environmental, and contamination services as EEG at much larger scale and broader geographic reach.

Direct peers

• Structural Soils: UK-based geotechnical and geo-environmental ground investigation specialist (part of RSK Group) operating across the UK with a comparable service portfolio of site investigations, boreholes, and laboratory testing.
• Card Geotechnics: UK specialist geotechnical consultancy providing site investigations, geotechnical design, and contaminated land services to developers, contractors, and infrastructure clients—direct mid-market peer to EEG.
• Wardell Armstrong: UK-based multidisciplinary consultancy offering geotechnical, environmental, and mining services; competes with EEG in site investigation, contaminated land, and mining risk assessment work.
• Ian Farmer Associates: UK-based geotechnical engineering consultancy providing site investigation, geotechnical design, and ground improvement services to developers and contractors—a direct comparability match for EEG's core offering.
• Soil Engineering: UK-based geotechnical services contractor (part of RSK Group) delivering ground investigation, in-situ testing, and geotechnical consulting—directly comparable in scope and customer base to EEG.
• Delta-Simons Environmental Consultants: UK-based environmental and geotechnical consultancy offering contaminated land assessment, ground investigation, and environmental due diligence—closely overlapping with EEG's environmental service line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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