Civil Engineers | West Sussex, East Sussex, Hampshire, UK

Civil Engineering and Highways Design Services

At OCE, our Structural and Civil Engineers are fully Chartered and qualified to manage all aspects of your construction project.

We offer a comprehensive range of services, with a particular focus on highways design and civil engineering works.

We provide support for a wide variety of engineering needs, ranging from domestic assessments to major construction projects.

A selection of these services are listed below, but if you have any queries, or are unsure about the type of service your project needs, get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.

OCE Services

SuDS / Below Ground Drainage Design

OCE civil engineers specialise in the design of domestic and industrial drainage infrastructure, covering both foul water and surface water systems for new and existing sites.

We ensure that all drainage systems, including Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), comply with the latest regulations and guidelines. Our engineers provide a step-by-step guide to help you understand the design and approval process, ensuring sustainable and compliant solutions.

Hard Landscaping and External Works

Our civil engineering team ensures that externally designed spaces comply with all relevant regulations.

We focus on delivering efficient ground-level solutions, including accurate cut and fill considerations, site grading, and drainage impact analysis. Our engineers perform the necessary earthwork and watershed calculations to provide sustainable and effective design solutions for projects of any size.

Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs)

With the increasing frequency of extreme weather events and the introduction of more stringent legislation, Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) are now a critical component of civil engineering.

Our civil engineers conduct detailed analyses of all impact factors related to flooding, whether for feasibility studies, development approvals, or general risk assessment. Using site-specific calculations, we provide recommendations for effective flood mitigation strategies.

Highways Design Works

OCE civil engineers are experts in all areas of transport and infrastructure engineering, collaborating with developers and local authorities on a wide range of projects.

From the planning and design of new highway schemes to the execution of Section 278 works associated with new or modified developments, our team handles every aspect of highways engineering.

We also specialise in remedial structural interventions and assessments of local roads, bridges, and crossings.

Highways Retaining Walls - Approval in Principle (AIP)

Any work that has the potential to impact highways requires specialised structural assessment and approval. This is particularly the case for structures such as bridges, tunnels, culverts, and reinforced earth structures. It is especially critical for retaining walls over one meter in height adjacent to roads or pathways.

Our civil engineering team is experienced in securing an Approval in Principle (AIP), the first step in obtaining the necessary permissions for these types of works.

Civil Engineering