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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