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what we do

At Brookbanks, we operate as one unified team, combining technical, environmental, engineering, commercial and project delivery expertise.

Since 1997, clients have trusted us to unlock land, coordinate delivery and solve complex development challenges, creating long-term value through one fully connected team.

Our work focuses on two core approaches. We can be your:

  • Project Consultants
  • Development Partner

Supported by our specialist services and sector expertise, we work with clients of any size, at any stage, from strategic leadership on major developments to focused technical support.
We tailor our support around your project, goals and ambitions.

Project Consultants

Our Project Consultant service provides expert technical, commercial and development advice across all types and scales of projects. Whether you need support with feasibility, planning, design, engineering challenges or programme management, we help bring clarity and momentum to your project.

What We Do

Every project is led by a Project Director, your principal point of contact, who assembles the right mix of our in‑house specialists to support:

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Site Appraisal & Consenting

Procurement, utilities and infrastructure strategy

Engineering & Design

New roundabout and access road being built

Project Delivery & Management

Legal agreements, approvals and compliance

Cost & Commercial

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Development Partner

How We Support Your Project

We work on:

  • Early‑stage feasibility and site assessments
  • Design coordination and technical approvals
  • Planning submissions and supporting assessments
  • Infrastructure and utilities strategies
  • Engineering problem solving
  • Commercial and value‑based decision making
  • One-off tasks, multi‑stage work or long‑term consultancy support

We combine proven methods with innovative thinking, adapting as your project evolves while ensuring clarity, communication and delivery at every step.

If you’d like to learn more about our Project Consultant service, please get in touch with Richard Moorcroft, Chief Technical Officer.

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Development Partner

As your Development Partner, we have the skills and expertise to be the only partner in the UK who can be your project’s Master Developer. We take delegated responsibility for coordinating, managing and delivering the physical and social infrastructure that underpins major development and regeneration. Led by experts with genuine developer‑side experience, we bring the clarity, structure and commercial insight needed to shape successful, sustainable places.

what we Deliver

As your Development Partner, we take responsibility for:

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Physical Infrastructure

Highways, drainage, utilities, earthworks, SUDS, engineering compliance

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Social Infrastructure

Schools, health and community facilities, open spaces, local centres

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Planning Strategy & Technical Coordination

Aligning disciplines to secure consents

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Commercial Strategy & Viability

Cost planning, value engineering, market positioning

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Programme Leadership

Stakeholder alignment, governance, phasing and delivery tracking

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Risk Management

Identifying constraints early and coordinating solutions

Our outcome‑driven role includes:

  • Preparing serviced land parcels ready for sale or construction
  • Improving land values and minimising downstream risk
  • Enhancing market absorption and sales rates
  • Ensuring infrastructure and placemaking align with long‑term community needs
  • Creating clear, deliverable and commercially sound programmes
Our outcome‑driven role includes:

How We Work

We deliver fully in-house: no outsourcing, no fragmentation, just one connected team. Work with one of us, and you gain the strength of all of us.
We set clear goals, communicate openly and proactively manage risk to keep programmes moving.
From single schemes to 10,000-home settlements, we act as a trusted Development Partner throughout the lifecycle.

To learn more, contact Tori Hall, Group Director for Development Management.

How We Work

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Specialist Services

Our specialist service areas are: Site Appraisal & Consenting (including Town Planning), Engineering & Design, Project Delivery & Management, Cost & Commercial and Development Partner.

To explore each of our specialist areas in more detail, and the services we provide, head to Our Services page.

Site Appraisal & Consenting

Site Appraisal & Consenting

From first site appraisal through to planning consent, our town planning and environmental specialists help clients understand constraints, reduce risk and secure viable, deliverable permissions.

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Engineering & Design

Engineering & Design

Our Civil, Structural and MEP engineering teams deliver the technical foundations for successful development, helping clients create viable, resilient and future-ready places across infrastructure, regeneration, energy and major projects.

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Project Delivery & Management

Project Delivery & Management

Acting as a trusted support and integrated project partner, we work alongside landowners, developers, investors, housebuilders, public sector organisations and institutional clients to guide projects from initial concept through to delivery.

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Major Housing Development

Cost & Commercial

We provide clear, practical guidance on project costs, commercial strategy, procurement, contract administration, risk management and dispute resolution, supporting clients from early feasibility and viability through to delivery, completion and final account.

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Development Partner

As Development Partner, also known as Master Developer, we take delegated responsibility for coordinating and delivering the physical and social infrastructure that underpins major development and regeneration, from strategy and planning through to serviced land.

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some of the sectors We Work Across

We operate across a broad and growing range of sectors, each with unique requirements and opportunities. Here are just some of the markets we support:

To see how our specialist services apply across these markets visit Our Sectors.

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Some of the sectors We Work Across

Frequently Asked Questions About what We do at Brookbanks

Do you only work on large developments?

No. We support projects of every size, from targeted single tasks to major multi‑phase developments.

Can your services be used at any stage of a project?

Yes. You can engage us for individual services or multi‑disciplinary support at any point in a project lifecycle.

What makes your Development Partner service unique?

We are the only UK Development Partner offering a fully in‑house, multidisciplinary service delivered by specialists with real developer‑side experience.

Can you act as both Development Partner and consultant?

Yes. We can provide holistic leadership or targeted support depending on your needs.

Which sectors do you work across?

We work across Residential, Industry & Logistics, Infrastructure, Commercial, Data Centres, Leisure, Education, Healthcare, High Rise and Heritage.

How do I know which service is right for my project?

Visit Our Services, explore Our Sectors, or get in touch and we’ll point you to the right team.

Where can I find examples of your work?

Visit What We Think for case studies, webinars, podcasts and insights.