Services

Altera Consulting Ltd provides civil and structural engineering services for power, infrastructure, and development projects across the UK. We deliver coordinated engineering design solutions that support construction from early feasibility through to detailed design and site delivery. Our services are structured across civil engineering, structural engineering, surveying coordination, and temporary works design. 

Civil Engineering

Our civil engineering services focus on the design and coordination of site infrastructure, levels strategies, and earthworks required to support construction projects. We work closely with developers and contractors to ensure designs are efficient, buildable, and suited to site conditions 

Cut and Fill analysis

Cut and fill analysis is a key part of understanding how a site can be developed efficiently. We undertake detailed earthworks modelling to determine the most effective grading strategy and minimise the need for importing or exporting material. 

Using digital terrain modelling and survey data, we analyse site levels and produce earthworks calculations that support both planning and construction stages.

Our work typically includes:

The objective is to reduce cost, improve efficiency, and ensure the proposed development can be delivered practically.

Earthworks Design

Earthworks design forms a critical part of many infrastructure and development projects.

We develop coordinated levels strategies and site grading solutions that respond to ground conditions, drainage requirements, and structural interfaces. 

Our designs consider practical construction sequencing and site constraints to ensure the proposed grading strategy can be implemented efficiently on site. 

Substation Design

We provide civil engineering design services for electrical substations and associated power infrastructure. 

Substation projects require careful coordination between electrical equipment layouts, structural foundations, access routes, and drainage strategies. Our civil design work ensures these elements are integrated effectively while meeting operational and safety requirements. 

Our work may include compound layouts, site grading strategies, drainage coordination, and integration with structural equipment foundations. 

Structural Engineering

We provide structural engineering design services for infrastructure and development projects, ensuring structures are designed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with relevant design standards. 

 

Our structural solutions prioritise clarity in calculations, practical reinforcement detailing, and coordination with civil and architectural elements. 

Reinforced concrete design

Structural design of concrete elements reinforced with steel for strength, durability, and load-bearing capacity.

Foundation Design

Engineering design to ensure stable and safe load transfer from structures to the ground.

Retaining Wall Design

Structural design solutions to support soil and prevent erosion or land movement.

Surveying 

Surveying is the precise measurement and mapping of land, boundaries, and site features. It provides essential data on elevations, contours, and existing conditions for planning and design. Accurate surveys ensure efficient and safe execution of construction and engineering projects.

Topographical Survey

Accurate mapping of land elevations, contours, and site features to support engineering and construction planning.

Planning & Development Support

We support developers, contractors, and energy project teams with planning-stage engineering and drawing packages. This service is particularly relevant for battery storage developments, substations, and other infrastructure projects requiring planning approval.

Our planning support includes:

Planning layout drawings

Site layout development

Equipment layout coordination

3D visualisations for planning submissions

Preliminary civil engineering input

Structural calculations where required

These drawings support planning submissions and help project teams demonstrate technical feasibility during the planning stage

Temporary works Design

Crane Mat Design

Design of heavy-duty mats to safely distribute crane loads and provide stable ground support.

Piling Mat Design

Design of reinforced mats to support piling rigs and distribute loads during foundation piling operations.
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