We provide comprehensive Highway Engineering services across the UK, (including Section Agreements such as S278, S38, S184 and more) supporting developers and landowners in delivering compliant, efficient, and adoptable infrastructure, across all sectors. Our expertise covers the full lifecycle of highway design, from initial feasibility, through planning and with technical approvals and construction support post-planning. Our engineering team work closely with our transport planning teams to ensure a seamless overall process through planning to technical approvals.
Highway Engineering
Our Services
S278 Agreements
We specialise in the design and delivery of highway schemes under Section 278 of the Highways Act. These works are typically required where a development impacts the existing public highway and commonly includes but not limited to the provision of new accesses, new roundabouts, junction upgrades, traffic signal installations, pedestrian crossings, LTN 1/20 compliant designs, and road widening schemes.
S38 Agreements
For new developments requiring the creation of adoptable highways, we deliver fully compliant designs under Section 38 agreements. We work closely with local authorities to ensure roads, drainage, and associated infrastructure meet adoption standards.
S278 Agreements
- Feasibility design building on planning principles
- Detailed engineering design in accordance with highway authority standards
- Commissioning of 3rd party information such as Road Safety Audits, streetlighting designs, site investigation and Traffic Signal Designs.
- Close liaison with highway authority
- Progressing the scheme to Technical Approval
- Provision of Construction packs post-approval
Additional Highway Agreements & Services
Beyond S278 and S38s, we support a wide range of highway-related approvals and engineering services, including:
- S184 agreements
- Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs)
- Early-scheme highway feasibility advice
- Swept path analysis for all vehicle types
- Drainage and flood risk assessments for highways schemes
S38 Agreements
- Horizontal and vertical geometry design
- Pavement design and specification
- Surface water drainage design (including SuDS), to adoptable standards,
- Signage and lining design
- Preparation of adoption plans and legal documentation
- Submission and addressing comments to technical approval
Why Choose Us
Our approach combines technical expertise with proactive project management, though coordination with local highway authorities and our clients. We understand the nuances of UK highway design standards, both local and national e.g. Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) and Manual for Streets.
Whether you are promoting a residential scheme, commercial development, or infrastructure project, we can guide you through the complexities of highway approvals and deliver designs that are value engineered and achieve technical approval.
Our Team
Our Highway Engineering team delivers practical and innovative infrastructure solutions for developments of all sizes, from small residential schemes to major strategic sites. With extensive technical expertise and a collaborative approach, we support projects from initial concept through to detailed design and delivery.
Working closely with developers, local authorities, planners and design teams, we provide tailored advice on highways, access, drainage and transport infrastructure to help create safe, efficient and sustainable places.