16 March 2026

Waterman has been appointed on the Port of Dover Specialist Design Support Framework.

One of the busiest international ferry ports globally, and the second busiest UK cruise port, Kent’s Port of Dover is home to the cross-channel roll-on/roll-off ferry to France, in addition to a range of commercial activities, including cruise, cargo and marina.

Running for an initial three years, our appointment to the framework will see our team delivering design support for the Port’s civils and highway assets, including bridges, culverts, paving and gantries. Our involvement will also see our specialists provide consultancy on the testing, design, analysis and material selection for a range of Port assets, in addition to inspections and feasibility studies.

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Through this latest framework appointment, our specialist civils team will play a vital role in shaping the future operation of Dover’s historically important port. We’re looking forward to working in partnership with Dover Harbour Board to help deliver their development and maintenance plans and secure a safe and efficient future for this vital international transport hub.

Richard Brooks
Waterman’s Civils Structures National Service Lead

To learn more about how we’re supporting port schemes across the UK, head to our Marine sector webpage by clicking here.