Surveyor
Richard Jackson Building Consultants Limited
Colchester
847 The Crescent, Colchester Business Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9YQ, Colchester
Since 1976, Richard Jackson has combined high-level engineering with chartered building surveying. Whether you are managing a historic restoration or a major commercial development, we provide the technical precision and local insight required to protect and enhance your investment.
Nearly Five Decades of Engineering Excellence
Founded in 1976, we have evolved from a specialist civil and structural firm into a comprehensive multidisciplinary consultancy. We don't just identify problems; we engineer solutions. Our team bridges the gap between technical engineering and practical building surveying, ensuring every project—from the Old Vicarage to the Cambridge Science Park—is handled with meticulous care.
Why Clients Across the South and East Trust Us
We operate from five strategic hubs in Colchester, London, Cambridge, Norwich, and Bristol. This regional presence allows us to combine national-level expertise with deep local knowledge of ground conditions, planning nuances, and regional architecture.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Established | 1976 |
| Offices | 5 (Colchester, London, Cambridge, Norwich, Bristol) |
| Core Disciplines | Engineering & Building Consultancy |
| Specialisms | Historic Buildings, Infrastructure, Geotechnics |
From Historic Landmarks to Modern Infrastructure
Our portfolio is as diverse as our skill set. We are equally at home managing dilapidations at the Cambridge Science Park as we are conducting specialist surveys on historic buildings or overseeing the Colchester Garrison redevelopment. Our expertise includes:
- Structural & Civil Engineering: Designing the backbone of your developments.
- Geotechnical Services: Understanding the ground beneath your feet through intrusive investigations and desk studies.
- Building Consultancy: Navigating party wall matters, insurance claims, and project management.
- Pre-planning & Travel Plans: Smoothing the path for new residential and commercial sites with smarter travel solutions.
Led by Experts, Driven by Innovation
Our strength lies in our people. With leaders like Glenn Cattermole heading our Building Consultancy team, we ensure that senior-level expertise is applied to every instruction. We are also committed to the future of the industry, fostering new talent through our engineering apprenticeship programmes—like our recent addition Marcus Brundle in the Geotechnical team—to ensure our technical standards remain at the cutting edge.
"Our reputation is built around delivering a professional service that adds tangible value to our clients' projects, adapting to changing demands since 1976."
Specialist Support for Complex Challenges
Whether you require an Expert Witness for a legal dispute, a detailed Defects Analysis following a fire or flood, or a comprehensive Flood Risk Assessment, we provide the clarity you need. We specialise in "Major & Complex Loss" and have a proven track record in the rail, retail, and health sectors, ensuring that no matter the scale of your property challenge, we have the technical depth to solve it.
Services
- Structural Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Building Surveying
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Project Management
- Party Wall Surveying
- Dilapidations
- Expert Witness
- Historic Building Consultancy
- Insurance Surveying
- Pre-planning
- Building Design
- Specialist Surveys
- Defects Analysis
- Flood Risk Assessment
- Travel Planning
- Development Appraisal
- Infrastructure Design
- Due Diligence
- Building Inspections
Coverage areas
Operating across 1 town in the UK
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