Brookbanks: Built on Trust, Expertise, and a Personal Touch for Over Two Decades
In a world where infrastructure and development consultancy is often dominated by large, impersonal firms, Brookbanks stands apart - a company that has quietly built a reputation for reliability, consistency, and deep client relationships over the past 28 years.
Proudly Privately Owned and UK-Based:
Established in 1997, Brookbanks has remained privately owned and proudly UK-based, allowing it to maintain a strong sense of identity and independence. This autonomy empowers the company to make decisions that are in the best interest of its clients, rather than shareholders, ensuring a bespoke and responsive service.
Expertise That Rivals the Giants:
Brookbanks offers a comprehensive suite of services in infrastructure, environmental management, and development finance. With a team of seasoned professionals, the company brings decades of collective experience to every project. Whether it’s navigating complex planning regulations or delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions, Brookbanks combines technical excellence with strategic insight.
Big Enough to Deliver, Small Enough to Care:
What truly sets Brookbanks apart is its unique position in the market. It’s large enough to offer the depth of knowledge and resources required for major projects, yet small enough to maintain close, personal relationships with clients. Unlike larger competitors, Brookbanks ensures that every client receives direct access to senior experts, fostering trust and continuity throughout the project lifecycle.
A Legacy of Reliability and Consistency:
Over two decades, Brookbanks has cultivated a reputation for delivering on promises. Clients return not just for the company’s technical capabilities, but for its unwavering commitment to quality, transparency, and partnership. In an industry where change is constant, Brookbanks remains a steady, dependable force.
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Civil Engineering Group
Cost & Commercial Group
Infrastructure/Abnormal/Site-Wide Cost Planning. We have vast experience in structuring, maintaining and managing budgets of hundreds of million pounds, en...
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Development Management Group
We are one of the UK's leading partners to blue chip developers, funders and land promoters. From securing planning consents for major house building schem...
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Land, Development and Communities Group
Our Land, Development and Communities Group (LDC) has built an enviable reputation across our industry as leading providers of a variety of services with t...
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Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Group
Our Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Group has a renowned team of award-winning, energy-centric building services specialists.
We are a creative te...
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Structural Engineering Group
Our Structural Engineering Group can trace its origins back to its formation in 1984. From the outset it quickly gained a reputation for producing practica...
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Meet the Leadership Team...
Group Managing Director
Andrew Thorley
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Group Director of Cost and Commercial
Anthony Brown
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Group Director for Structural Engineering
Chris Vivian
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Group Director for Land, Development and Communities
Lee Witts
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Chairman
Paul Boileau
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National Director for Building Engineering / Head of London Office
Paul Rushmer
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Group Technical Director
Richard Moorcroft
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Group Director for Development Management / Head of Yorkshire and North East Office
Tori Hall
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February 25, 2026
At Brookbanks, we know EV charging becomes far more manageable when it’s approached as part of a wider development picture rather than an isolated task. Rising regulatory demands, limited capacity, cost pressures and the realities of underground or enclosed parking all interact in ways that can affect programme, viability and long‑term performance. This article looks at the recurring challenges we see across residential, commercial and mixed‑use projects and the practical steps that help developments meet Part S requirements, manage grid limitations, integrate load‑balancing and smart‑charging systems, and plan for solar PV and battery storage. The aim is to provide clear, grounded insight that helps teams design EV strategies that genuinely stand up to modern development demands.
Our February 2026 Newsletter
February 23, 2026
Welcome to our February 2026 newsletter. In this issue, we will be sharing what’s been happening over the past month, including our two new podcasts highlighting the common pitfalls around S278 and S38 highway approvals, and what the Planning & Infrastructure Bill means for developers in England and Wales, with special guest Mark Harris from HBF Wales. We’re also looking back on our latest article, which explored how unspent S106 and CIL funds create opportunities to review, challenge and optimise legacy obligations, and why combining planning expertise with commercial insight is key to unlocking value. Plus, we are rounding off by showcasing one of our team's achievements.
Brookbanks Webinar: De-risking Infrastructure Design
February 18, 2026
Earlier this month, we hosted a lunch-time webinar exploring how infrastructure design can be strengthened well before construction begins. Led by our Civil Engineering specialists Ryan Meade and Toby Crayden, the conversation focused on the practical steps that help to reduce uncertainty and make the transition from design to delivery smoother and more predictable. Their session looked at the real‑world challenges that commonly appear between early drawings and activity on site. Ryan and Toby shared their experience of how early awareness, clearer coordination and the right conversations at the right time can make a measurable difference to project outcomes.