Business Details
21 Years
experience
Chartered Civil Engineering Solutions Coleraine
Established in April 2005, Carey Consulting is a Chartered Civil Engineering Consultancy headquartered in Coleraine, Northern Ireland. Our practice specialises in providing expert civil engineering advice, design services, and strategic development solutions to professionals across architecture, land development, and legal sectors. With over two decades of industry experience, our Managing Director Brendan Carey leads a team of graduate engineers and technical specialists who deliver tailored engineering strategies for residential, commercial, and renewable energy projects. We focus on maximising development potential through proactive engagement with statutory authorities, ensuring compliance with planning and infrastructure requirements. Our expertise spans feasibility studies, detailed design, statutory approvals, and post-construction services including bond reductions.The team maintains strong working relationships with Roads Service, NI Water, and the Rivers Agency to secure optimal outcomes for clients. Our track record includes successful planning appeals and complex infrastructure negotiations, supported by in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and policy frameworks. We prioritise cost-effective solutions while maintaining high standards of client service and technical excellence. Our renewable energy sector experience addresses traffic and infrastructure challenges for wind farms and anaerobic digestion projects. This combination of technical proficiency and regulatory insight positions us to deliver value-added engineering solutions across diverse development contexts.
Services
Residential Projects
Commercial Projects
Planning Appeals
Infrastructure Design
Renewable Energy Projects
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- Chartered civil engineers with 20+ years' sector-specific experience
- Proven track record in planning approvals and statutory negotiations
- Specialist knowledge of Northern Ireland's infrastructure requirements
- Comprehensive service from feasibility to post-construction delivery
- Established relationships with key statutory authorities
Associations and certifications
- Chartered Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
What people say
Expert planning support
Successful appeal outcomes
Professional team
Technical excellence
Services
Residential Projects
We deliver civil engineering solutions for residential developments including site access, drainage, and infrastructure compliance. Our team secures statutory approvals for schemes ranging from single dwellings to large housing estates. With extensive experience in planning appeals and Roads Service negotiations, we ensure developments meet regulatory requirements while maximising buildable area.
Commercial Projects
Our commercial project services cover feasibility studies, infrastructure design, and statutory compliance for retail, industrial, and mixed-use developments. We specialise in negotiating access arrangements and drainage solutions with statutory authorities. Recent projects include petrol stations, driving ranges, and commercial redevelopments requiring complex infrastructure coordination.
Planning Appeals
We provide expert civil engineering input for planning appeals, including preparing technical submissions and acting as expert witnesses. Our experience covers housing developments, equestrian facilities, and enforcement appeals. We focus on resolving infrastructure-related objections to secure successful outcomes through detailed technical analysis and statutory compliance demonstrations.
People
Brendan Carey
Managing Director
Chartered Civil Engineer with over 20 years' experience in land development projects. Leads the practice's technical and strategic direction while maintaining direct client involvement in major projects.
Questions
What areas do you cover for civil engineering projects?
We primarily operate across Northern Ireland, delivering civil engineering solutions for residential, commercial, and renewable energy developments throughout the region.
How do you handle planning authority negotiations?
Our team maintains established relationships with Roads Service, NI Water, and the Rivers Agency to secure optimal infrastructure approvals through collaborative negotiation and technical evidence.
What experience do you have with renewable energy projects?
We address traffic and infrastructure challenges for wind farms and anaerobic digestion projects, providing specialist civil engineering input to secure planning consents and statutory approvals.
Can you assist with planning appeals?
Yes, we provide expert civil engineering support for planning appeals, including technical submissions, expert witness testimony, and resolution of infrastructure-related objections.
