Hawkswell Kilvington, the niche firm of award winning, specialist construction and engineering solicitors, is continuing the expansion of its practice with the appointment of a new partner, David Spires. With 20 years’ experience specialising in all aspects of construction law, David has long been recognised as a leader in his field
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Rapidly expanding RSK acquires Silcock Leedham Group
RSK, the UK’s leading integrated environmental, engineering and technical services consultancy, has acquired the consulting engineering practice Silcock Leedham Group. The acquisition is RSK’s eighth of the financial year and will see the group’s three businesses, Silcock Leedham Consulting Engineers, Zero Energy Design and Verisys, join RSK. Founded in 2001, Silcock Leedham
WorldSkills medals win for Team UTC Sheffield
UTC Sheffield has brought home two medals from the prestigious WorldSkills UK. WorldSkills UK showcases technical education to inspire more young people to choose vocational careers. Held at Birmingham NEC from November 21 to 23, the event attracted 500 competitors from colleges, universities and industry and involved 70 different skills categories. This
Jet Aire secures nationwide planned maintenance contract
Leeds-based drainage and civil engineering company, Jet Aire Services, has won a major contract to service a nationwide network of retail distribution centres on behalf of Marks & Spencer. The company has commenced a two-month programme requiring surface water and foul water drainage maintenance at 11 sites across Yorkshire, Staffordshire, Kent,
Clearpoint Recycling boosts paper operations with senior appointment
Harrogate-based Environment-Agency-approved recyclable materials exporter Clearpoint Recycling has bolstered its workforce with the appointment of a new head of paper, Andrew Perkins, who will be leading the firm’s expanding fibre operation. Bringing with him over 25 years’ experience in the industry, Andrew has worked for a number of waste management, recycling
Batley fire engine builder secures £30m defence contract
Honorary first for Sheffield Forgemasters
Sheffield Forgemasters' employees have become the very first collective to be awarded a group honorary doctorate by Sheffield Hallam University. The award recognises the work carried out by Sheffield Forgemasters staff and the company's engineering achievements that have kept Sheffield on the world map as a leading centre of manufacturing excellence
Spencer Group secures major new role to deliver nuclear industry projects
Spencer Group has been chosen as a delivery partner for a major new programme of work in the nuclear industry. The Hull-based engineering business is set to design and build projects over the next four years for National Nuclear Laboratories (NNL) – a Government body that conducts research and provides services
Sweco supports Leeds charity with building expansion
Engineering and design consultancy Sweco UK has lent technical support to Leeds charity "Community Action to Create Hope" (CATCH) to expand its Harehills premises. Sweco provided pro-bono ground risk and engineering advice that helped CATCH secure planning permission for a new temporary structure, which will serve as a classroom for youth
Blacks Solicitors coordinates transfer of Perega Limited to employee ownership
Leeds-based law firm Blacks Solicitors LLP has overseen and helped coordinate the restructure of civil and structural engineering consultancy, Perega Limited (formally Thomasons Ltd). The team at Blacks were chosen due to their long-standing relationship with the business and the Corporate & Commercial team’s expertise in advising on corporate restructures and