What Swanton Consulting does

Swanton Consulting is a UK-based specialist engineering consultancy founded in 2010 as the technical and engineering arm of The Erith Group. The firm provides temporary works design, construction sequencing, structural stability assessments, basement construction engineering, ground movement analysis, façade retention, tower crane base design, and contractor delegated design elements for the demolition, structural build, and fit-out phases of complex urban redevelopment projects. Its client base consists primarily of Tier-1 main contractors (Mace, Erith Contractors), major real estate developers (Berkeley Group, Landsec, Canary Wharf Group, St James, Mount Anvil, HB Reavis), and specialist contractors (Focchi) operating across the UK and Ireland.

The firm's technology stack centres on advanced 3D and 4D BIM modelling using Tekla Structures, 3D laser scanning, and point cloud survey, alongside sophisticated finite element analysis (FEA) using Midas GEN, Midas FEA, RFEM, PLAXIS, PLAXIS 3D, and MIDAS GTS NX for excavation, ground movement, and structural stability modelling. Through its wholly-owned Swantest division, the firm operates a UKAS-accredited (ISO/IEC 17025:2017) testing laboratory delivering structural testing, site investigations, plate bearing tests, anchor and balustrade testing, floor load assessments, GPR scanning, CFRP strengthening design and installation, and hydraulic lifting solutions. This integrated testing-design-delivery capability is a defining feature of the offering.

Swanton operates a professional services revenue model with project-based, scope-defined fees negotiated per engagement. Distribution is exclusively direct: the Head of Business Development and senior leadership team (Directors, Technical Directors, Associates) manage enterprise client relationships through field-based engagement, with no resellers, agents, or digital self-serve channels. The firm holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, CHAS, SafeContractor, CFA Approved Tester, Constructionline Gold, and ICE Approved Employer credentials, positioning it for UK public-sector and Tier-1 contractor procurement. Headcount is reported at 11-50 employees and revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Swanton Consulting

Legal name

Swanton Consulting Ltd

Website

https://swantonconsulting.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Swanton Consulting is a UK-based specialist engineering consultancy providing temporary works design, structural and geotechnical engineering, and UKAS-accredited testing (via Swantest) for Tier-1 contractors and developers on complex urban redevelopment projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Engineering Consulting

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Operations & Process Improvement Consulting (BPAHACAB), Turnaround, Restructuring & Crisis Management Consulting (BPAHACAO)

Keywords

• Temporary works design
• Construction engineering consulting
• Structural testing services
• Structural geotechnical design
• Demolition engineering services

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering Consulting Services: Fee-based professional engineering services for temporary works design, structural assessments, construction sequencing, geotechnical analysis, and contractor delegated design. Revenue is project-based and scoped per engagement, typically charged as professional services for specific engineering deliverables across demolition, basement, and fit-out phases.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Swanton Consulting is a specialist engineering consultancy that designs temporary works and provides construction engineering, structural and geotechnical design, and contractor delegated design for complex demolition, basement, alteration, and refurbishment projects in dense urban environments. Through its in-house Swantest division, it also delivers UKAS-accredited structural testing, site investigations, structural remediation, and CFRP strengthening services, enabling an end-to-end investigation-to-design-to-delivery package for main contractors and developers.

Product overview

Swanton Consulting operates as a specialist engineering firm with two core offerings: its primary consulting division providing temporary works design, construction sequencing, and structural stability assessments, supported by an in-house testing division called Swantest. The company also offers 3D & 4D modelling services, structural and geotechnical design, complex temporary works solutions, and an ICE-approved employer training programme. Together, these services enable the firm to deliver integrated engineering solutions from concept through to completion for complex demolition, basement construction, and refurbishment projects in dense urban environments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Swantest: In-house operational division providing UKAS-accredited testing services including structural investigations, plate bearing tests, anchor and balustrade testing, floor load assessments, GPR scanning, preloading of tower crane anchors, and structural refurbishment and repair services including CFRP (carbon fibre) strengthening systems.

Products and services

• Swanton Consulting Engineering Services Specialist engineering consultancy providing temporary works design, construction sequencing, structural stability assessments, and contractor delegated design elements for demolition, structural build, and fit-out stages. The service is delivered by Directors, Technical Directors, Associates, Principal Engineers, and Technicians to Tier-1 and Tier-2 main contractors and property developers on complex urban construction projects across the UK and Ireland.
• Swantest (UKAS-accredited testing division)

Quantifiable outcome

• Value management techniques embedded from project outset through early contractor engagement reduce overall project costs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• The Erith GroupcoreOthersSwanton Consulting was founded in 2010 as the technical and engineering arm of The Erith Group, a UK-based construction and demolition contractor. The firm has remained closely aligned with Erith's growth and operates as a subsidiary within the group. Erith Contractors (part of The Erith Group) is Swanton's primary client, with Swanton providing in-house engineering consultancy for Erith's demolition, basement, and construction projects across London and the UK.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wentworth House Partnership: UK specialist consultancy focused on temporary works, demolition engineering and enabling works. One of the closest pure-play competitors to Swanton's core temporary works design and contractor-delegated design services.
• Whitby Wood: London-based structural and civil engineering consultancy focused on complex urban refurbishment, tall buildings and adaptive reuse. Comparable to Swanton in service mix (structural design, façade engineering, temporary works support) and in client base across London developers and contractors.
• Price & Myers: Long-established London structural engineering consultancy covering refurbishment, historic structures, basements and complex temporary works. Direct comparable in the cut-and-carve, façade retention and basement design services that anchor Swanton's offering.
• Eckersley O'Callaghan: Structural and facade engineering consultancy with strong London presence and a track record on complex new-build and refurbishment projects. Comparable in technical sophistication (advanced modelling, BIM, complex geometry) and in serving developer and Tier-1 contractor clients on landmark schemes.
• Perega: UK structural and civil engineering consultancy delivering building design, temporary works and infrastructure projects. Comparable in mid-sized specialist consultancy positioning and in serving contractors and developers on complex schemes.
• Civic Engineers: London-based engineering consultancy focused on structures, temporary works and infrastructure for urban development. Comparable in size, specialisation and client mix with developer and contractor clients on complex city-centre projects.
• Cameron Taylor: Specialist temporary works and structural engineering consultancy working with UK contractors on demolition, basement and refurbishment projects. Closely comparable niche focus on contractor-side temporary works design.

Broad incumbents

• WSP: Global engineering consultancy with structural, geotechnical and temporary works capability across UK. Provides bundled multi-disciplinary services to developers and contractors that overlap Swanton's offering at the larger end of the market.
• Arup: Global engineering consultancy with deep London temporary works, structural and geotechnical capability. Competes on larger schemes and offers Swanton's clients a multi-disciplinary alternative, though lacks Swanton's specialist boutique focus.
• Mott MacDonald: Global engineering consultancy with structural, geotechnical and construction engineering capabilities in London. Adjacent competitor for complex urban projects, typically serving larger clients and public-sector frameworks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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