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Gifford is a specialist bridge designer with a reputation for creating ‘landmark’ iconic bridges and major structures across the globe. This enables us to provide clients with an unequalled level of knowledge and service.

Our commitment to creativity and client satisfaction is total. Using a multi-disciplinary approach we provide a cost-effective, efficient service aiming always to exceed client expectations.

With our extensive experience of bridges in concrete, steel and timber construction, involvement on relevant code committees, and recognised innovative approach, we deliver innovative, appropriate design for any bridge project.

Gifford has one of the largest bridges teams in the UK, with more than 100 of our technical staff specialising in all aspects of bridge engineering including the design of major crossings, medium-span bridges for highway and rail schemes, footbridges, inspection, assessment and remedial strengthening works and research.

Working with both government bodies and contractors we have made major contributions to Design and Construct, ECI and PFI projects including:

  • M25 widening Junctions 12-15
  • M1 widening Junctions 6A-10
  • Mersey Gateway Bridge scheme
  • Poole Bridge ‘Twin Sails’ Crossing
  • Gateshead Bridge, Tyneside