Reynolds International

What Reynolds International does

Reynolds International Ltd is a privately held UK specialist consultancy headquartered in Mold, Flintshire, providing near-surface geophysical and geohazard services to enterprise and government clients internationally. Its core offerings span four service lines: terrestrial near-surface geophysical consultancy, offshore wind farm (OWF) geophysics consultancy, earthquake preparedness training and contingency planning, and glacial/geological hazard assessment and mitigation. Supporting services include geotechnical engineering, remote sensing analysis, borehole profiling, GIS and data visualisation, and technical training; an endorsed CPD course on high-resolution marine geophysical investigations is delivered under Geological Society accreditation.

The technical platform is built around proprietary workflows — most notably the imagis™ integrated ground-modelling workflow and a unique leading-edge seismic data processing and 3D interpretation workflow — combined with seismic, electromagnetic, resistivity, ground-penetrating radar, and surface-wave methods, plus an Integrated Geohazard Assessment (IGA) methodology covering glacial hazards, earthquakes, landslides, climate change, and cascading-process modelling (e.g., GLOF simulation). The firm operates with 13 staff, having grown from 6 between May 2020 and January 2021, and has delivered 50+ OWF projects across UK, European, Asian, and US waters over the past decade. Prof. John M. Reynolds, Managing Director and recognised world expert on glacial hazards, anchors the offering.

Revenue is generated through project-based professional services fees, billed via direct enterprise/government engagements and via sub-consultancy roles on larger programmes. Pricing is quote-based and confidential; a packaged glacial hazard assessment product is offered with a £25,000 down payment and a 25% discount on first commissions. The firm sells directly via phone, website contact form, and professional referrals, with marketing support from content (website, monthly newsletters) and conference participation. Customers include the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office, United Nations agencies, ScottishPower Renewables (East Anglia Hub, up to 3.1 GW), the World Bank (Senior Adviser appointment on Nepal transboundary hazards), and similar government, utility, and international development bank clients. The company deliberately excludes hydrocarbon exploration, including shale gas, and positions exclusively on the green-energy agenda.

Name

Reynolds International

Legal name

Reynolds International Ltd

Website

https://reynolds-international.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Reynolds International is a UK-based near-surface geophysics and geohazard consultancy serving offshore wind developers, hydropower operators, government agencies, and multilateral institutions worldwide, using proprietary 3D ground-modelling and seismic-interpretation workflows for site investigation and hazard assessment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Geophysical Consultancy Services

NAICS

Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (54136), Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (541360)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Geotechnical & Subsurface Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Geotechnical, Hydrogeological & Seismic Engineering (Slope Stability, Ground Support, Dewatering) (IMAKAOAN)

Keywords

• Near-surface geophysics
• Geohazard assessment
• Offshore wind geophysics
• Earthquake preparedness
• Ground investigation

Headquarters

HQ city

Mold

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Geophysical Consultancy Services: Professional consultancy services billed on a project basis, including site investigations, geohazard assessments, ground modelling, and technical training. Revenue is generated through project fees for specialist geophysical and geological consultancy engagements with enterprise and government clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Reynolds International is a specialist near-surface geophysics and geohazard consultancy delivering terrestrial and marine site investigations, offshore wind farm ground modelling, earthquake preparedness services, and glacial/geological hazard assessments. The firm integrates seismic, electromagnetic, resistivity, ground penetrating radar, and surface wave methods with geotechnical data to produce integrated 3D ground models for engineering, renewable energy, and government clients.

Product overview

Reynolds International is a near-surface geophysics and geohazard consultancy offering four core service lines: Land-Based Near-Surface Geophysical Consultancy, Offshore Wind Farm Geophysics Consultancy, Earthquake Preparedness Consultancy, and Glacial and Geological Hazard Assessment & Mitigation. These services are supported by additional offerings including geotechnical engineering, remote sensing analysis, borehole geophysical profiling, GIS and data visualisation, and technical training courses. The company utilises its proprietary imagis™ workflow for integrated ground model development. The consultancy focuses on renewable energy projects (offshore wind, tidal, hydropower) and does not work in hydrocarbon exploration or mineral extraction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Land-Based Near-Surface Geophysical Consultancy Terrestrial geophysical site investigation consultancy that creates better ground models through geophysics to reduce the risk of unforeseen ground conditions. Includes electromagnetic surveys, magnetic-gradiometry, ground penetrating radar, and resistivity surveys for engineering and brownfield projects.
• Offshore Wind Farm Geophysics Consultancy Geophysical consultancy using a unique leading-edge seismic data processing and 3D interpretation workflow for offshore wind farm developments. Includes shallow gas hazard identification and foundation design support for renewable energy developers.
• Earthquake Preparedness Consultancy Consultancy that reduces vulnerability in the event of a major earthquake through preparedness training and contingency planning. Delivered to organisations and embassies in seismically active regions.
• Glacial and Geological Hazard Assessment & Mitigation Assessment and mitigation service that minimises loss of life and damage to infrastructure from Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs), landslides, and other glacial hazards in high mountain environments, particularly for hydropower schemes.
• Technical Training & Development Technical training courses and CPD programmes in geophysics, including the 'High-resolution Marine Geophysical Investigations for Offshore Structures' one-day workshop endorsed by the Geological Society and worth 6 hours CPD per delegate.

Quantifiable outcome

• Clients can save 10-15% of ground investigation (GI) costs
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ScottishPower RenewablescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021RIL was awarded a major contract by ScottishPower Renewables to develop and refine 3D geological Ground Models for East Anglia THREE, East Anglia TWO, and East Anglia ONE North offshore wind farm projects (totalling up to 3.1GW) and their associated Export Cable Corridors through until 2022. This is the equivalent of developing detailed 3D geological Ground Models for 13 OWF site areas over two years.
• The World BankcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Prof. John M. Reynolds was appointed Senior Adviser to The World Bank (USA) starting in 2020, continuing through mid-2022. The role involves developing a project on transboundary management of geohazards and Disaster Risk Management for Nepal, including advising on a Disaster Risk Management Action Plan for a cascade of five hydropower schemes along the Arun River in Nepal/Tibet, requiring diplomatic coordination across Nepal, Tibet, India, and Bangladesh.
• BLIX (International Offshore Wind Consultants)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2020RIL was appointed by RVO (Netherlands Enterprise Agency) in 2020 as geophysical expert sub-consultants to BLIX for the 4 GW Ijmuiden Ver (IJV) Offshore Wind Farm project. Contributions include onshore QC of sample data, review of deliverables, support in transferring geophysical survey results to integrated ground models, and project management support.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Fugro: Global leader in offshore geotechnical, geophysical, and survey services for offshore wind, oil & gas, and infrastructure. Comparable capability offering for OWF site characterisation, but operates at far larger scale and serves a much broader portfolio of end markets including hydrocarbons.
• WSP: Global professional services and engineering consultancy with substantial offshore wind and ground engineering practices. Overlaps with Reynolds on renewable energy site characterisation and geohazard work but operates as a diversified incumbent across many sectors.
• Tetra Tech: Global consulting and engineering firm with high-end geophysics, geoscience, and water/environmental practices supporting renewable energy and infrastructure clients. Comparable in delivering technical consulting for offshore wind and hydropower projects but at much greater scale and sector breadth.
• Arup: Global engineering consultancy with deep offshore wind and ground engineering capabilities. Provides comparable geophysical, geotechnical, and seismic hazard advisory services, but as part of a much broader built-environment portfolio.
• Ramboll: International engineering, design, and consultancy company with strong offshore wind and renewable energy practices in Northern Europe. Overlaps with Reynolds on OWF site characterisation and geohazard work but serves a much wider portfolio of infrastructure and energy clients.

Direct peers

• MMT Group: Marine surveying and consulting firm specialising in hydrographic, geophysical, and geotechnical surveys for offshore renewables and infrastructure. Comparable in providing integrated seabed-to-subsurface mapping services for offshore wind farm developers.
• Osiris Projects: UK-based marine geophysical and hydrographic survey specialist serving offshore wind developers. Directly comparable in delivering seabed and shallow subsurface data acquisition and interpretation for OWF site investigations in UK and European waters.
• GeoAcoustics: UK-based provider of high-resolution marine geophysical survey services for offshore wind, cable route, and site investigation projects. Comparable in offering seismic, sidescan, and sub-bottom profiling work for the OWF market.
• Cathie Group: Independent offshore geotechnical and geoscience consultancy supporting offshore wind and infrastructure developers across Europe. Closely comparable to Reynolds in its specialist, founder-led positioning and its focus on ground model delivery for offshore wind farm site characterisation.

Regional players

• Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI): Norway-based specialist in geotechnical and geoscience research and consulting with significant offshore wind exposure. Comparable in delivering specialised ground investigation and geohazard services for renewable energy developers, but primarily serves the Norwegian/Nordics offshore wind market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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