Business Details
39 Years
experience
Trusted Civil Engineering Solutions in Bury St Edmunds
Established in 1987, G H Bullard & Associates LLP has built a reputation for delivering expert civil engineering solutions to a diverse client base including developers, consultants, architects, and local authorities. Our focus on specialist advice and value for money has fostered long-term client relationships, driving steady growth over decades. We maintain high standards through continuous training and staying abreast of industry developments. Our team of experienced professionals, including senior partners with over 25-30 years of industry expertise, ensures technical excellence across highways, drainage, and flood risk management projects. We prioritise client collaboration, offering tailored solutions from pre-planning advice to construction phase management.Our commitment to quality is reflected in our track record of successful project delivery and adherence to regulatory frameworks like CDM 2015. With offices in Suffolk, we serve clients nationally while maintaining a strong local presence. Our services span flood risk assessments, drainage design, transport planning, and highway engineering, supported by a team of chartered engineers and former public-sector specialists. We provide end-to-end support, from initial concept design to final implementation, ensuring compliance with evolving legislation and technical standards. Our approach combines technical rigour with practical problem-solving to deliver cost-effective, sustainable infrastructure solutions.
Services
Flood Risk Assessments
Drainage Design
Highway Engineering
Transport Planning
CDM 2015 Compliance
SUDS Management
Planning Appeals Representation
Construction Phase Management
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in civil engineering consultancy
- Our team includes former public-sector highway and flood risk specialists
- We maintain technical excellence through continuous professional development
- We offer end-to-end project delivery from concept to construction
- We combine local knowledge with national regulatory expertise
Services
Flood Risk Assessments
We conduct comprehensive flood risk assessments to evaluate potential water-related hazards for development sites. Our experts use industry-standard methodologies to analyse floodplains, drainage patterns, and climate factors. This service helps clients meet planning requirements while ensuring sustainable development through tailored mitigation strategies.
Drainage Design
Our drainage design services cover surface water, foul water, and sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS). We create compliant drainage strategies that integrate with site layouts while considering environmental impacts. Our designs meet Section 104/106 agreement requirements and include maintenance schedules for long-term effectiveness.
Highway Engineering
We provide highway design solutions for private and adoptable roads, including Section 38/278 agreements. Our services cover geometric design, junction improvements, and traffic impact assessments. We ensure compliance with local authority standards while optimising safety and accessibility for all road users.
Transport Planning
Our transport planning services include travel plans, vehicle surveys, and transport assessments. We analyse site accessibility, parking requirements, and public transport links to create sustainable mobility solutions that support development proposals and meet planning policy objectives.
CDM 2015 Compliance
We offer CDM 2015 regulatory compliance support covering client duties, principal designer responsibilities, and construction phase health and safety coordination. Our services help clients meet legal obligations while ensuring safe project delivery through risk elimination and management strategies.
People
Dan Henning
Senior Partner
With over 25 years' experience, Dan leads commercial operations and technical delivery of highways and drainage projects. He joined from Ove Arup & Partners in 2004 and became Senior Partner in 2016, specialising in detailed design and project management.
Jeff
Partner
A 30-year industry veteran, Jeff specialises in flood risk and drainage planning. He joined from Suffolk County Council in 2015 where he managed flood legislation, bringing expertise in regulatory compliance and strategic drainage solutions.
Dan Bullard
Partner
Chartered civil engineer with first-class honours from Nottingham University. Former ICE QUEST Scholar and VINCI contractor, he focuses on technical delivery of post-planning engineering solutions and project management since joining in 2018.
Carol
Associate
Over 30 years' highways experience, including leading Suffolk County Council's Development Management team. She advises on cost-effective highway solutions, planning obligations, and adoption agreements with specialist knowledge of transport assessments.
Elizabeth
Associate
Chartered civil engineer with 15+ years' experience in flood risk and drainage design. Former MLM Consulting engineer since 2004, she prepares strategic drainage plans and flood risk assessments for planning-stage developments.
Questions
What civil engineering services do you offer?
We specialise in flood risk assessments, drainage design, highway engineering, transport planning, and CDM 2015 compliance across pre-planning, planning, and construction phases.
How experienced is your team?
Our partners have 25-30 years' experience, including former public-sector roles at Suffolk County Council and Arup, with expertise in regulatory frameworks and technical delivery.
What areas do you cover?
We operate from Suffolk with clients across East Anglia and nationally, supporting both local authorities and national developers with engineering solutions.
How do you handle planning-stage projects?
We provide flood risk assessments, drainage strategies, transport statements, and highway implications analysis, leveraging our team's regulatory expertise for successful planning outcomes.
Can you assist with CDM 2015 compliance?
Yes, we offer CDM 2015 guidance covering client duties, principal designer responsibilities, and construction phase health and safety coordination.
Reviews (1)
Mark Topping
Oct 31, 2017
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My mate's company, if I didn't give him 5, he wouldn't let me visit. But he is an ace engineer, very good and very popular with the local community.
