Geotechnical
Engineering
Geotechnical engineers delivering site investigation, foundation design and ground engineering across the UK
Comprehensive geotechnical engineering services
MHB Consultants provides comprehensive geotechnical engineering services including site investigation, ground engineering design, and foundation solutions. Our experienced team delivers practical, cost-effective solutions for complex ground conditions.
Our services cover all aspects of geotechnical engineering from desk studies and site investigations through to detailed foundation design, slope stability assessment, and ground improvement schemes. We work to BS 5930, BS EN ISO 14688, Eurocode 7 (BS EN 1997) and Network Rail geotechnical standards.
Geotechnical Core Services
Site Investigation & Ground Characterisation
We plan, supervise and interpret ground investigations to BS 5930 and Eurocode 7 standards. Our investigations are scoped to deliver the parameters needed for design, not just data for data's sake.
- Desk studies and walkover surveys
- Site investigation specification and supervision
- Geotechnical interpretative reporting (GIR)
- Land quality and contamination assessment
- Ground model development for design
Foundation & Ground Engineering Design
We design foundations and ground engineering solutions to Eurocode 7, with the ground model and constructability informing every decision. Our designs are practical, buildable and tied to the realities of UK ground conditions.
- Shallow and deep foundation design
- Pile design (bored, driven and CFA)
- Soil nail design and ground anchorages
- Earthworks design and specification
- Excavation support and temporary works input
Slope Stability & Earthworks
We assess and remediate unstable slopes, design earthworks to specification, and support earthworks asset management for rail and highway clients. Our analysis covers both routine slope assessment and complex landslide remediation.
- Slope stability assessment (limit equilibrium and FE)
- Embankment and cutting assessment
- Earthworks design to Network Rail / Highways standards
- Landslide investigation and remediation
- Ground improvement scheme design
What We Offer
Site Investigation
Investigation specification, supervision and interpretative reporting
Foundation Design
Shallow and deep foundations, pile design, and bearing capacity analysis
Slope Stability Assessment
Limit equilibrium and finite element analysis of slopes and embankments
Soil Nail Design
Soil nail walls, ground anchorages and reinforced soil structures
Excavation Support
Temporary works input for excavations, sheet piling and propping schemes
Earthworks Design
Cutting and embankment design, fill specification and earthworks supervision
Land Quality Services
Phase 1 and Phase 2 assessments, remediation strategies and verification
Contamination Assessment
Risk assessment, remediation design and discharge of planning conditions
Geotechnical engineers focused on practical solutions
Complex ground conditions are where projects succeed or fail. Our geotechnical engineers focus on practical, cost-effective solutions that respond to the actual ground model — not generic assumptions. We work to Eurocode 7, BS 5930 and Network Rail standards across rail, highways, water and power sectors.
Because we have in-house civil and geotechnical capability under one roof, foundation design, retaining structures and drainage interact properly during design rather than getting reconciled on site. That's where buildable solutions come from.
Geotechnical engineering across UK infrastructure
Our geotechnical engineering services span rail, highways, water and power. We hold particular depth of experience in rail earthworks asset management and ground engineering on operational railway corridors.
Headquartered in Scotland with offices and projects across the UK, we serve clients in Glasgow, Edinburgh, York, London and beyond.
Rail & Heavy Rail
Earthworks asset management and ground engineering for Network Rail
Highways
Slope stability, foundations and earthworks for highway schemes
Water & Utilities
Foundation and ground engineering for utilities infrastructure
Power Sector
Foundation design for substations, towers and power infrastructure
Talk to a geotechnical specialist
Need site investigation, foundation design, slope stability assessment or contamination support? Our geotechnical team, led by George Marjane, can provide the technical insight your project needs.
