GSE Ingenieur-Gesellschaft mbH Saar, Enseleit und Partner

What GSE Ingenieur-Gesellschaft mbH Saar, Enseleit und Partner does

GSE Ingenieur-Gesellschaft mbH Saar, Enseleit und Partner is a Berlin-based structural engineering consultancy tracing its roots to 1930, offering an integrated suite of six service lines: Tragwerksplanung (structural engineering/planning), Bauphysik (building physics), Brandschutz (fire protection), Gutachten (expert appraisals and damage assessments), Ingenieurbau (civil and bridge engineering), and Bautechnische Prüfung (officially appointed structural inspection). The firm serves government agencies, healthcare providers, educational institutions, cultural heritage sites, and commercial real estate developers, primarily in Berlin and across Germany with select international engagements in heritage preservation.

The firm's project portfolio includes marquee landmark projects such as the Bundeskanzleramt (German Chancellery, 2003 Deutscher Architekturpreis), the Neue Nationalgalerie restoration (2021 Docomomo Rehabilitation Award, Mies van der Rohe shortlist 2023), the James-Simon-Galerie, and the Brandenburg Gate. GSE implements Building Information Modeling (BIM) using Revit from project inception and conducts variant studies comparing steel, concrete, and timber construction approaches.

GSE operates a project-based professional services model under Germany's HOAI fee ordinance, acquiring work through direct client relationships, public tenders, repeat clients, and long-term collaborations with architecture firms including David Chipperfield Architects and Müller Reimann. The company is privately held by eleven partners, with four managing directors—Dr. Jorg Enseleit, Sven Roland Haase, Prof. Frank Prietz, and Gabriele Henkens—and a workforce of approximately 70 employees representing ten nationalities.

Name

GSE Ingenieur-Gesellschaft mbH Saar, Enseleit und Partner

Legal name

GSE Ingenieur-Gesellschaft mbH Saar, Enseleit und Partner

Website

https://gse-berlin.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Berlin-based structural engineering consultancy founded in 1930, offering structural planning, building physics, fire protection, civil engineering, expert appraisal, and statutory inspection services to government, healthcare, education, cultural, and commercial clients across Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Structural Engineering Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA)

Keywords

• Structural engineering services
• Building physics consulting
• Fire protection planning
• Building inspection services
• Civil engineering design

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin (Reinickendorf)

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering Services: Project-based professional fees for structural engineering (Tragwerksplanung), structural inspection (Bautechnische Prüfung), building physics (Bauphysik), and fire protection (Brandschutz) services. Revenue is generated through public and private construction projects following German fee regulations (HOAI).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

GSE Ingenieur-Gesellschaft mbH Saar, Enseleit und Partner is a Berlin-based engineering firm providing an integrated suite of construction consulting services, including structural planning (Tragwerksplanung), building physics (Bauphysik), fire protection (Brandschutz), expert appraisals (Gutachten), civil engineering (Ingenieurbau), and technical building inspection (Bautechnische Prüfung). The firm serves new construction, renovation, and historic preservation projects, acting as a bridge between architects' visions and clients' requirements.

Product overview

GSE Ingenieur-Gesellschaft mbH Saar, Enseleit und Partner is a Berlin-based engineering firm offering an integrated suite of engineering consulting services centered on structural planning and building inspection. Its core portfolio consists of six interrelated service lines: Tragwerksplanung (structural engineering/planning), Bauphysik (building physics), Brandschutz (fire protection), Gutachten (expert opinions and appraisals), Ingenieurbau (civil engineering), and Bautechnische Prüfung (technical building inspection). The firm operates as a unified practice where these disciplines are combined to provide holistic project support—from initial structural design and construction-phase inspection to building physics simulations and fire protection planning—serving projects of all sizes across new construction, renovation, and heritage preservation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tragwerksplanung (Structural Engineering) Structural engineering and design services for new buildings and existing structures, including load-bearing structure planning, structural analysis, and reinforcement design for projects ranging from residential to landmark buildings. For architects, developers, and public clients.
• Bauphysik (Building Physics) Building physics services covering thermal building physics, building and room acoustics, energy consulting, and sustainable construction (DGNB/BNB certification), including verification of energetic building planning. For architects, developers, and public clients.
• Brandschutz (Fire Protection) Preventive fire protection services including fire protection planning for new and existing buildings, fire protection concepts, fire protection plans, escape and rescue plans, and site supervision during construction. For architects, developers, building owners, and public clients.
• Gutachten (Expert Opinions and Appraisals) Expert appraisal services including damage assessments, substance analyses, structural condition analyses, court expert reports, evidence preservation, timber protection assessments, and feasibility studies for building modifications. For courts, insurers, building owners, and legal counsel.
• Ingenieurbau (Civil Engineering) Civil engineering services for infrastructure works, bridge construction, retaining walls, sheet pile walls, excavation pits, and specialized foundation engineering. For public infrastructure clients and private developers.
• Bautechnische Prüfung (Technical Building Inspection) Technical structural inspection services as officially appointed and sworn expert witnesses for structural stability and concrete/steel/masonry construction, including verification of static calculations in building and civil engineering. For public clients, building authorities, and developers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96%+ employee satisfaction rate based on current survey
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Deutsche Gesellschaft für Nachhaltiges Bauen (DGNB)coreOthersGSE became a member of DGNB in January 2023. DGNB is Europe's largest network for sustainable building, promoting sustainability in the construction and real estate industry.
• Baukammer BerlincoreOthersProfessional chamber for architects and engineers in Berlin. GSE management includes certified experts recognized by Baukammer Berlin.
• AIV - Architekten- und Ingenieur-Verein zu Berlin-BrandenburgcoreOthersProfessional association bringing together architects and engineers in the Berlin-Brandenburg region for knowledge exchange and networking.
• buildingSMART DeutschlandcoreTechnology or IntegrationGSE actively participates in buildingSMART Germany activities and forums, promoting BIM standardization in the German construction industry.
• BVMW (Bundesverband mittelständische Wirtschaft)minorOthersGerman SME association representing medium-sized businesses interests.
• VPI Berlin (Vereinigung der Prüfingenieure)coreOthersAssociation of testing engineers in Berlin, with several GSE executives as certified Prüfingenieure members.
• VBKI (Verein Berliner Kaufleute und Industrieller)minorOthersBusiness association of Berlin merchants and industrialists.
• Berliner Hochschule für TechnikcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership through Prof. Frank Prietz who serves as professor; collaborative on research and student training; projects include Wedding Advanced Laboratories building

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Arup: Global engineering consultancy with deep structural, fire, and building physics offerings; competes with GSE on landmark cultural and public-sector projects, especially where international delivery is required.
• Buro Happold: Large international engineering consultancy with structural, building physics, and fire practices; overlaps GSE's integrated services but competes primarily on cross-border, large-scale commissions beyond GSE's typical project envelope.

Direct peers

• Schlaich Bergermann Partner (sbp): Stuttgart-based structural and civil engineering consultancy renowned for bridges, roofs, and signature German landmarks; comparable to GSE on Ingenieurbau, Tragwerksplanung, and high-prestige public commissions.
• Knippers Helbig: Stuttgart-based advanced structural engineering firm with strong heritage and cultural-project portfolio and a Berlin office; directly comparable on landmark new-build and complex geometry work.
• Werner Sobek: Stuttgart-headquartered structural engineering, building physics, and sustainability consultancy; closely overlaps GSE's Tragwerksplanung, Bauphysik, and sustainable construction practices across Germany and internationally.
• Ingenieurgruppe Bauen: Munich-based integrated engineering consultancy offering Tragwerksplanung, Brandschutz, Bauphysik, and Prüfingenieur services—a near-mirror of GSE's six-service integrated offering within the German Mittelstand.
• Bollinger + Grohmann: Frankfurt-based structural engineering consultancy of comparable size and German mid-market positioning, serving landmark cultural, healthcare, and educational projects—directly competitive with GSE's Tragwerksplanung and Bauphysik practices.
• Brandstätter + Bormann Ingenieure: Munich-based mid-sized structural engineering practice; comparable to GSE in scale and German Mittelstand positioning across residential, commercial, and heritage projects.

Regional players

• Bjørge Ingenieure: Berlin-based structural engineering firm focused on innovative and ecological construction; competes with GSE in the same Berlin/Brandenburg market on cultural, residential, and sustainable projects.
• Wetzel & von Seht: Hamburg-based structural engineering and Prüfingenieur office providing comparable Tragwerksplanung and Bautechnische Prüfung services in northern Germany.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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