Bristol

Merchants House
Wapping Road
Bristol BS1 4RW

Our Experts

Based in Bristol’s Wapping Wharf, our office is ideally located amongst the local heritage and cultural amenities. Our welcoming and diverse team is working on some of the most prestigious and innovative projects in Bristol, across the UK and around the world.

From cutting-edge manufacturing and industrial facilities like the Manufacturing Technology Centre to long-standing government and defence contracts such as Aspire Defence, and from award-winning education developments to major new residential communities, we are supporting schemes across a huge range of sectors. Find out more about a selection of our projects below.

You are always welcome to visit or contact us to find out more about our services and discuss how our team can support your next project.

Steve Jones
Director,
Building Services

With over 30 years’ experience as a Building Services Consultant, Steve’s expansive portfolio spans a broad range of sectors and project scales, including the £1.1bn Aspire Defence project where he played a leading role. Steve heads – up strategic design for our Bristol and South – West projects and is responsible for our overall service delivery.

With a proven track record across all market sectors including commercial, residential and education, Steve also has specialist knowledge of the industrial and defence sectors, and he has established long term relationships with key clients such as MTC.

Prioritising the development of client relationships and taking a hands – on approach to his work, Steve’s expertise in the construction industry, combined with his track record in project delivery, means that he adds significant value to the projects he leads.

Throughout his career, Steve has played a pivotal role in delivering schemes for end users, developers and contactors. He integrates fully with client and contractor teams and promotes excellent communication in support of successful project delivery.

His proven ability to engage successfully with stakeholders and user groups means he understands their needs and assimilates their feedback into designs. Solution focused, Steve proactively identifies and communicates potential risks to reach optimum solutions in a highly efficient way.

Richard Stockwell
Regional Director,
Infrastructure and
Environment

David Knight
Regional Director,
Structures

Net Zero
& Sustainability

We ensure sustainability and net zero principals are embedded in every project at every opportunity.

Acquisition
& Appraisal

The ability to accurately assess the true value of any acquisition or asset is pivotal in the decision making process of any scheme.

Planning &
Design

Exemplary designs need the best site teams to bring them to life, and we take great pride in helping you realise your vision.

Construction & Development

We cover all sectors and span all engineering and environmental disciplines, bringing the right expertise at each stage.

Operation &
Asset Management

Our in–house expertise provides you with a total solution to help you manage and operate your assets.

Divestment

We recognise the need to optimise the value of your assets whether they are newly constructed properties or existing building stock.

Project Lifecycle Support

Latest News & Projects

Waterman appoints new Civil Infrastructure Associate Director

We are pleased to announce that Paul Mennell has joined our Bristol team as Associate Director to lead and grow the local Civils Infrastructure team.

A Chartered Civil Engineer with over 20 years’ experience in the water sector, Paul’s expertise spans fluvial and pluvial flood risk, clean and foul drainage network design, water management and dam engineering for both private and public sector clients.

During his career, Paul has worked as a team leader, project manager and principal engineer for developers, contractors, water utility companies, local authorities, and the Environment Agency. In addition, he also worked for National Highways as the South-West Drainage Lead, and was on the technical panel which provided the latest DMRB drainage standards.

Most recently, he worked with a public-private joint venture including the County Borough Councils of Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. In this role, he helped deliver projects such as the detailed design for road culvert replacements, an SAB compliant drainage strategy for a bypass road, as well as design consultancy for waste transfer and Park and Ride sites.

Commenting on the appointment, Richard Stockwell, Waterman’s Infrastructure and Environment Regional Director for the South-West, said: “We are delighted Paul has joined us to help deliver our expanding workload in the region. His skills and experience will be invaluable in supporting our private sector infrastructure work as well as developing our public sector client base in the South-West.”

Aspire Defence

Waterman’s engineers have spent the last fifteen years painstakingly designing and delivering hundreds of projects for the Ministry of Defence (MOD). Since our initial appointment by Aspire Defence in February 2005, we have completed 376 new assets and 167 refurbishments for the Army, covering a total floor area of around 170,000 sqm.

Brabazon Phase Two

This exciting new collection of homes and apartments forms the next chapter of the masterplan at Brabazon, the thriving new neighbourhood for Bristol being built on the site of the former Filton Airfield.

Cabot Circus

A major regeneration scheme of £500m in Bristol bringing activity to the city day and night, alongside a new highway system.

Fox Den Road

Waterman appointed by Baylis Estates to deliver structures, civil and environmental engineering design for the scheme from pre-planning through to implementation on site.

Three Elms

95-hectare regeneration scheme including up to 1,200 residential units, up to 10 hectares of employment development, community facilities, open spaces and highway improvements.

Manufacturing Technology Centre

A world class, state-of-the-art facility dedicated to the research and demonstration of innovative manufacturing processes. A government funded catapult scheme with the aim of bring manufacturing into UK by bridging the gap between academia and industry.

The ‘Waterman Gondoliers’ make waves at the Bristol Dragon Boat Festival

On Sunday 11 June, our Bristol team took part in the Dragon Boat Festival, raising £1,500 for The Green House Charity who are a specialist support service for children, young adults and families who have experienced sexual abuse.

Waterman supports drive for new planning system that embeds climate resilience and delivers net zero communities

Waterman has signed the UKGBC’s open letter to the Prime Minister alongside over a hundred leading businesses, calling for the UK planning system to be brought in line with the Climate Change and Environment Acts.

Bristol strengthen team with Senior Associate

Waterman is pleased to welcome Alfonso Caso as Senior Associate to lead the Civil Engineering Design team in Bristol.

Waterman appoints new head of heritage

Waterman is delighted to welcome Sally Hales as Technical Director to lead our national heritage team.

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Our Experts

Steve Jones
Director,
Building Services

Richard Stockwell
Regional Director,
Infrastructure and
Environment