What Will Rudd does

Will Rudd Davidson Ltd is a Scotland-headquartered consulting engineering practice founded in 1982, delivering civil, structural, and conservation engineering services from concept design through project completion. The firm's three core service lines (Civil Engineering for access roads, highways, bridges, drainage, marine and SUDs; Structural Engineering for new build and refurbishment across commercial, residential, leisure, hotels and education; and Conservation Engineering for listed buildings, ancient monuments and buildings at risk) are supplemented by a broad specialised portfolio including façade engineering and cladding, structural investigation and forensic services, light steel frame design, temporary works design, third-party design checking, environmental management, marine engineering, energy and renewables, sustainable urban drainage, master planning, and legal/insurance expert witness work.

The firm operates from four offices in Edinburgh (43 York Place, headquarters), Glasgow (100 Brunswick Street), Dublin (South Point, Herbert House, opened 2021) and Inverness (Associate-led Highland coverage). Service delivery relies on computational methods and structural analysis software, 3D modelling (ground profile cut and fill, vehicle swept path, hydraulic flow), and BIM coordination capabilities rather than proprietary technology platforms. Differentiating credentials include CARE Scheme management-level accreditation for conservation engineering, SER Ltd Approved Certifier status across all teams, Investors in People Gold accreditation, and strong institutional links with the Institution of Structural Engineers and the Institution of Civil Engineers. The team includes 26+ named engineers across Directors, Associates, Senior Engineers, Engineers, Technicians and Consultants, with several directors internally promoted over 15-25 year tenures.

The business is project-based professional services: Will Rudd charges bespoke fees per project to B2B clients including architects, developers, local authorities, housing associations, and property managers. Go-to-market is driven by long-term relationships with leading Scottish architectural practices (Page/Park, JM Architects, Smith Scott Mullan, Malcolm Fraser), referrals, public-sector framework agreements (City of Edinburgh Council), and an industry-award-led reputation strategy. Notable client engagements span the £80m Edinburgh Futures Institute at Quartermile (University of Edinburgh), the £12.5m Scottish National Portrait Gallery refurbishment, the multi-award-winning Advocate's Close redevelopment for Motel One, and 75 agricultural underpasses in Ireland. Will Rudd is privately held with founder/management ownership and no external investors identified.

Name

Will Rudd

Legal name

Will Rudd Davidson Ltd

Website

https://ruddconsult.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Will Rudd Davidson is a Scotland-headquartered consulting engineering practice founded in 1982 delivering civil, structural and conservation engineering services from concept to completion for architects, developers, local authorities, housing associations and property owners across Scotland, the UK and Ireland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civil and Structural Engineering Consulting Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133), Engineering Services (541330), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Project Management & Owner’s Engineering / Technical Consultancy (Spec Writing, Bid Support, Site Support) (IMAJAGAO), Geotechnical Design, Engineering & Consulting (Analysis, Design, Peer Review) (IMAFAOAK), Construction Engineering & Constructability Consulting (BPAHAIAN)

Keywords

• Civil engineering consulting
• Structural engineering services
• Conservation engineering
• Façade engineering design
• Infrastructure engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Edinburgh

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Engineering Consulting Services: Will Rudd provides civil, structural, and conservation engineering consulting services from concept design through project completion. Revenue is generated through fees for engineering design, investigation, project management, and advisory services delivered to architects, developers, local authorities, and private clients across the construction sector.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Will Rudd Davidson is a multi-award winning consulting engineering practice providing civil, structural, and conservation engineering services from concept design through completion. The firm delivers design, investigation, advisory, and project management services for new build, refurbishment, infrastructure, marine, energy, and historic building projects across Scotland, the UK, and Ireland.

Product overview

Will Rudd Davidson is a multi-award winning consulting engineering practice providing Civil, Structural, and Conservation Engineering services. The company operates as a unified practice offering three core service lines (Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, and Conservation Engineering) supplemented by specialized services including structural investigation and forensic analysis, light steel frame design, façade engineering and cladding, marine engineering, energy and renewables, sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS), temporary works design, third party design checking and auditing, environmental management, legal and insurance expert witness services, and master planning. Services are delivered through offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Dublin (Ireland).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Civil Engineering Services Civil engineering design and consulting services for access roads, highways, bridges, drainage infrastructure, and marine installations, including Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS), flood risk assessments, Sewers for Adoption, Road Construction Consents, and statutory consent negotiations. Targeted at developers, architects, local authorities, and infrastructure clients across Scotland and the UK.
• Structural Engineering Services Structural engineering design for new build and refurbishment projects covering hotels, residential, leisure, commercial offices, museums, and national monuments. Uses computational methods and analysis software to deliver elegant, economical, and buildable structures, with SER Ltd Registered Certifiers of Design across all teams.
• Conservation Engineering Services Engineering solutions for historic and old buildings, listed structures, ancient monuments, and Buildings at Risk, using a sympathetic, light touch approach to investigation, appraisal, and remediation. Accredited at Management level under the Conservation Accreditation Register for Engineers (CARE) Scheme.
• Structural Investigation and Forensic Services Structural assessments, condition surveys, forensic investigations of defects, crack monitoring, boroscope surveys, and fire and subsidence damage evaluations for existing buildings. For property owners, insurers, and legal clients needing structural diagnosis.
• Light Steel Frame Design Services Design of light steel frame structures up to 13 storeys, including stud and track infill panel design and light steel structural frames for cellular construction such as hotels, student accommodation, and residential developments. Targets speed of construction and cost efficiency.
• Façade Engineering and Cladding Services Curtain walling, cladding engineering, structural glazing, and re-cladding projects including rain screen cladding panels, with focus on seamless interfacing with main structures. For architects and developers requiring façade engineering integration.
• Marine Engineering Services Marine engineering and harbour redevelopment services including EIA studies, tidal and hydrology expertise, and comprehensive marine infrastructure solutions. For public authorities and developers undertaking coastal and harbour projects.
• Energy and Renewables Services Engineering assessments for wind turbines, design of turbine bases and infrastructure, solar panel installations, and biomass and hydrology research and development. For energy sector clients and renewable energy developers.
• Temporary Works Design Services Design and checking of temporary works including piling mats, hoardings, tower crane bases, slip form stability, back propping sequencing, trench shoring, sheet piling, and falsework. For contractors and developers requiring construction-phase engineering support.
• Third Party Design Checking and Auditing Independent checker services providing expert review of third party civil and structural engineering designs for clients including building owners, insurers, and public bodies.
• Legal and Insurance Expert Witness Services Expert witness and independent professional advice for legal and insurance cases relating to contract content, structural design problems, and civil engineering issues. For legal firms, insurers, and litigants requiring expert engineering testimony.
• Master Planning Services Research and reporting in support of Master Planning development including desk top study reviews, due diligence, pre-application advice, geo-environmental assessments, and infrastructure capacity enquiries. For developers, architects, and planning authorities at pre-development stage.

Quantifiable outcome

• 75th agricultural underpass completed in Ireland, marking significant infrastructure milestone
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Historic Environment ScotlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWill Rudd works with Historic Environment Scotland in support of Scotland's built heritage, referencing this partnership in conservation engineering project delivery and listed building works.
• Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)coreOthersWill Rudd maintains strong links with the Institution of Structural Engineers, with staff encouraged to engage with the institution for initial and continued professional development through to membership.
• Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)coreOthersWill Rudd maintains strong links with the Institution of Civil Engineers, committed to promoting the institution and supporting staff professional development.
• Structural Engineers Registration Ltd (SER Ltd)coreTechnology or IntegrationWill Rudd is registered with SER Ltd scheme for the certification of design of building structures, with Approved Certifiers of Design across all teams.
• Conservation Accreditation Register for Engineers (CARE) SchemecoreTechnology or IntegrationWill Rudd holds management-level accreditation with the CARE Scheme for conservation engineering services, identifying engineers skilled in the conservation of historic structures and sites.
• Investors in PeoplecoreOthersWill Rudd is accredited with Investors in People and holds Gold Accreditation, demonstrating commitment to staff development and organizational excellence.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Curtins: UK structural and civil engineering consultancy with similar scale and an established heritage/refurbishment portfolio. Competes directly for residential, education, and conservation commissions in Scotland and the wider UK.
• Buro Happold: International engineering consultancy with strong heritage, structural, and conservation practices. Directly competes for heritage and complex urban briefs in the UK and offers overlapping civil/structural engineering services, but at materially greater scale.
• AKT II: London-headquartered structural engineering consultancy known for technically demanding and heritage-sensitive projects. Comparable in size and discipline mix to Will Rudd and competes directly for high-craft structural commissions.
• Waterman Group: UK engineering consultancy providing civil, structural, and environmental services with comparable size and similar client base. Directly competes for property-led engineering commissions in Scotland, England, and Ireland.
• Campbell Reith: UK civil and structural engineering consultancy with comparable size and a heritage of work on conservation and education projects. Directly comparable mid-sized practice competing for similar architectural-led briefs.
• Pell Frischmann: UK-headquartered engineering consultancy offering civil, structural, and infrastructure services with comparable headcount and project types. Directly competes for similar public-sector and developer-led briefs across the UK.

Broad incumbents

• WSP: Global engineering professional services firm operating across the UK and Ireland. Offers overlapping structural and civil services as part of a multi-discipline portfolio and competes for larger infrastructure and property programs.
• Arup: Global engineering consultancy with a dedicated heritage and conservation practice operating across Scotland and the UK. Provides overlapping civil and structural services as part of a much wider portfolio, competing on large-scale and complex briefs.
• Ramboll: Global engineering consultancy with a strong heritage and sustainability practice in the UK. Competes for conservation, retrofit, and large-scale structural commissions as part of a broader services portfolio.
• Mott MacDonald: Global engineering consultancy with deep UK and Ireland presence offering civil, structural, and infrastructure services. Competes for large public-sector and developer programs across the same geographies Will Rudd serves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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