10 August 2026

Waterman appointed on major bridge inspections contract

Waterman has been appointed by the City of London Corporation, on behalf of City Bridge Foundation, to provide inspection services for five of London’s most iconic bridges.

Running for an initial six years, the contract will see our teams carrying out inspections of the following landmarks:

  • Tower Bridge
  • London Bridge
  • Southwark Bridge
  • Blackfriars Bridge
  •  Millennium Bridge

City Bridge Foundation is one of London’s oldest charitable foundations, with a history spanning more than 900 years. It plays a unique role in London, maintaining five iconic Thames bridges while using income from its investments to support charitable organisations and communities across the capital.

This latest appointment adds to Waterman’s growing portfolio of public sector frameworks and draws on the team’s extensive experience in civil structures, bridge inspections, and the long-term management of critical transport assets, supporting clients in maintaining safe, resilient, and sustainable infrastructure.

The project will be led by Richard Brooks, Waterman’s National Lead for Civil Structures. Richard said: “We are thrilled to have been appointed on this prestigious and challenging project. To have the opportunity to help preserve and maintain some of London’s most important historic infrastructure is a great honour and we are looking forward to working with the City of London Corporation and City Bridge Foundation on this framework.”