Sanderson Associates Highways, Traffic, Transportation and Water Consulting Engineers, Celebrating 25 Years in Engineering

Welcome to Sanderson Associates

Sanderson Associates (Consulting Engineers) Limited are a specialist firm of Highways, Traffic, Transportation and Water Consulting Engineers.

We are the largest truly independent highway development specialists in the United Kingdom (*)

Sanderson Associates was founded in January 1987 at a small office located in Holmfirth. The business grew rapidly and expanded into premises at Scissett, Huddersfield and thereafter to larger premises at Waterloo, also in Huddersfield.

In April 2006 our Head Office relocated to bespoke new premises at Grange Moor, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. Situated in close proximity to the M1 and M62, there are over 25 specialised staff based at our office.

Over the past 25 years we have undertaken well over 6,500 schemes for Clients in both the Private and Public Sectors.

Sanderson Associates Mission Statement:

'To be market leader in the Highway, Traffic, Transportation and Water Engineering professions.'

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(*) Source: In the New Civil Engineer's 2010 Consultants File, Sanderson Associates were ranked 27th in the Country in terms of fees rendered in the field of Top Firms in Transport Planning, in the May 2010 Transportation Consultants Directory, Sanderson Associates were ranked 23rd in the Country in terms of Top Companies in Planning. All those ranked above consisted of PLC's and other multidisciplinary Companies owned by more than one shareholder.

Some of our Recent Testimonials

London Based Construction Company – Swept Path Analaysis

Wed, May 16, 2012

Sandersons service was quick efficient and competitive. I would recommend them.

Environmental Consultancy – Flood Risk Assessment

Tue, Apr 17, 2012

I thought the service was excellent, we had no prior experience of flood risk assessments but you made this process quick and simple.

Philip Waind, Waind Gohil Architects – Flood Warning and Evacuation Plan

Thu, Mar 01, 2012

Just a note to thank you for responding to this so quickly. If we had such speedy support from all consultants, our job would be much easier!

Mr Terry Edge, Church Grove Residents Association – Highway Advice

Wed, Feb 15, 2012

Sanderson’s report was instrumental in defeating our local authority’s misguided transport plan for our little street. It provided compelling arguments for unsuitable access, as well as key government statistics on traffic flow levels which the Local Authority simply hadn’t considered. … Continue reading

Cable & Wireless, Flood Risk Assessment, Leeds

Mon, Dec 05, 2011

Being understanding of my requirements, translate into the scope of works and keep me updated at all times, made the whole process simple and easy for me. I feel that my request was in safe hands and I got on … Continue reading

I J Hayfield MRICS, Director, Hayfield Robinson Commercial Property – Highway Advice

Fri, Nov 18, 2011

Just a sort note to once again thank you for the  proactive advice that Sanderson’s continue to offer to my client. In this day and age I often find that service  levels are going down as professionals are asked to … Continue reading

Mr Geoff Boffey, Flood Risk Assessment

Fri, Oct 28, 2011

The Flood Survey I commissioned was excellent.

Mr Charlton, Gwenfro, Pencader, Highway Advice

Mon, Oct 03, 2011

Both Mary and I have been impressed with both the  personal and professional way in which our highways issue with Carmarthenshire  County Council has been dealt with by Sanderson Associates and are extremely  grateful to Bob for his skill in … Continue reading

Mr Butterfield, Almondbury, Huddersfield, Highway Advice

Thu, Sep 15, 2011

I will be using your company again from a very satisfied client.

Highway Objection Report, Longworth

Wed, Sep 07, 2011

Rapid response and quick  grasp of brief.

Mr Howorth, Lancashire County Council, Flood Risk Assessment, Outdoor Centre, Windermere

Wed, Aug 17, 2011

We appreciate the prompt response to our enquiries.

Mr Walls, Community Centre Flood Risk Assessment, Mirfield Area

Fri, Aug 12, 2011

Sanderson Associates were thorough efficient and punctual.

Rob James, Apollo Medical Partners, Flood Consequence Assessments

Mon, Jul 04, 2011

I have found Sanderson Associates to be a very proactive and forward thinking company. Their work with Apollo carrying out Flood Consequence Assessments (FCA) has been invaluable. Their approach is refreshing and uses common sense. They carry out in depth … Continue reading

Carl Dyer, Partner, Thomas Eggar LLP, Design of Signal Works

Thu, Jun 30, 2011

An afterthought: does your professional association  actually know that one of their members can express engineering concepts in  clear accessible English? I thought that was considered a disciplinary offence!

Mike Wallis Design Services

Thu, Jun 23, 2011

Mike  Wallis Design Services recommend Sanderson Associates because of the quick,  efficient, and obliging service provided. My enquiry was dealt with the same  day, saving me time and ‘hassle’, just what I needed.

E Kenny, Individual, Windsor, Flood Risk Assessment

Thu, Jun 16, 2011

You kept us very well informed throughout the process, and after a delay caused by receiving anomalous data from the environment agency, pulled out all the stops to get the report to us in time for the planning deadline….and planning … Continue reading

J Marshall, CDP, Transport Assessment

Mon, Jun 13, 2011

Good service, efficient and to the point.

D Sheppard, Design Manager, Green Frog Power, Flood Risk Assessment

Wed, Jun 08, 2011

We commissioned Sanderson Associates to undertake a  Flood Risk Report to support our planning application. The application process  was challenging and the commitment and professionalism they have shown in  dealing with the Local Authority was outstanding. The application has now … Continue reading

S Burne, Managing Director, AEW Architects, Various Highway Related Work and Swept Path Analysis

Thu, May 19, 2011

Sanderson Associates continue to  provide us with a fast, reliable & professional service. They have helped  us greatly throughout our feasibility projects & consistently deliver work  of exceptional quality.

Individual, Flood Risk Assessment (Somerset)

Sun, May 15, 2011

I  cannot recommend Sanderson Associates enough.  Despite only a single self  build I have encountered nothing but a friendly, professional & efficient  service.  Their attention to detail and willingness to listen to and cater  to our specific needs has been … Continue reading

Individual, Flood Risk Assessment (Mirfield)

Wed, Mar 16, 2011

A well presented professional report carried out to the letter.

Tom Flanagan, Director, Paul Butler Associates

Thu, Feb 24, 2011

We  commissioned Sanderson Associates to undertake a Flood Risk Assessment in  support of a planning application.  The Flood Risk Assessment was a high quality piece of  work, particularly since it had to be provided in a short timescale… Our client  … Continue reading

A. M. Hey (Chartered Surveyor) Clovenstones Roughton Road, Kirkby on Bain – Drainage Advice on Single Dwelling

Fri, Feb 11, 2011

Many  thanks.  A clear and helpful report, I’m grateful.

Jack Lunn (Properties) Ltd

Tue, Jan 25, 2011

We have worked  with Sandersons on various projects over the past 9 years and have always found  their work to be of the highest standard. Their staff are friendly and  professional and we will continue to use their services in … Continue reading

Individual, Newark – Flood Risk Assessment

Mon, Jan 24, 2011

I am writing to thank you for the Flood Survey  done by yourselves. I particularly appreciated the prompt  response to any phone calls and e-mails I sent and the way in which you dealt  with the requirements of the Environment … Continue reading

Individual, Ilkley

Tue, Dec 14, 2010

You have done a fantastic job! In particular your Engineer dealing with  my scheme gave an excellent presentation at the recent planning committee and  helped enormously in securing planning consent in difficult circumstances.

Carillion Plc

Sat, Dec 11, 2010

I would like to pass on my sincere thank you to you and your  colleagues for all the commitment and support provided to us over the years it  really has and continues to be appreciated. As far as I’m concerned … Continue reading

Derwent Holdings Ltd

Mon, Nov 22, 2010

Derwent Holdings have engaged the services of Sanderson  Associates for many years with regard to its development and building  programmes throughout the United    Kingdom. We have always found Sanderson  Associates to provide a first class service – they are efficient, … Continue reading

Netto Foodstores Ltd

Fri, Nov 19, 2010

Sanderson Associates have been Netto Foodstores appointed Highway Engineers providing assistance in over 190 Netto projects during the   last 19 years. Their input has been of paramount importance in establishing the critical aspect of access arrangements to each of our … Continue reading

Halton Homes Ltd

Mon, Oct 18, 2010

Very competent staff – excellent service. Thank you.

Some of our Latest Appointments

New Appointment – Detailed Drainage Design Services

Fri, 18 May 2012

We are pleased to receive an appointment from our Client today to provide our Detailed Drainage Design Services for a Proposed Residential Development in West Yorkshire.

New Instruction – Detailed Highway Design Works

Fri, 18 May 2012

We were today instructed by our Client to act as their Highway Engineers to carry out Detailed Highway Design Works for a Proposed Mixed Use Development in South Yorkshire.

New Appointment – Detailed Highway Design Drawings

Thu, 17 May 2012

Our Engineers started work today on a new appointment we received from our Client.  We were appointed as their Highway Consultants to provide Detailed Highway Design Drawings for a Proposed Warehousing/Industrial Development in Cheshire.

New Instruction – Transport Assessment, Travel Plan and Access Feasibility Study

Wed, 16 May 2012

We appreciate our latest instruction from our Client to prepare a Transport Assessment, a Travel Plan and carry out an Access Feasibility Study for a Proposed Retail Development in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

New Appointment – Highway Advice, Alternative Junction Improvement Schemes, Modelling Work and a Traffic Impact Assessment

Wed, 16 May 2012

Our Client appointed us today to act as their Highways Engineer to provide Highway Advice, consider Alternative Junction Improvement Schemes, Modelling and prepare a Traffic Impact Assessment for a Proposed Residential Development in West Yorkshire.

New Instruction – Highway Assessment

Tue, 15 May 2012

We appreciate being instructed by our Client to act as their Transport Consultants to prepare a Highway Assessment for a Proposed Industrial/Warehousing Development in West Yorkshire.

New Appointment – Highway Expert Witness Services

Mon, 14 May 2012

We are pleased to receive an appointment from our Client today to provide our Highway Expert Witness Services for a Proposed Residential Development in West Yorkshire.

New Instruction – Transport Statement

Mon, 14 May 2012

We were today instructed by our Client to act as their Highways Consultant to prepare a Transport Statement for a Proposed Food Retail Development in Greater Manchester.

New Appointment – Detailed Design Drawings

Mon, 14 May 2012

Our Engineers started work today on a new appointment we received from our Client.  We have been appointed as their Highway Engineers to provide Detailed Design Drawings for a Proposed Residential Development in London.

New Instruction – Flood Risk Assessment

Fri, 11 May 2012

We appreciate our latest instruction from our Client to prepare a Flood Risk Assessment for a Proposed Residential Development in London.

New Appointment – Detailed Design Drawings

Fri, 11 May 2012

Our Client appointed us today to act as their Highway Consultant to provide Detailed Design Drawings for a Proposed Residential Development in West Yorkshire.

New Instruction – Transport Statement

Thu, 10 May 2012

We appreciate being instructed by our Client to act as their Highway Engineer to produce a Transport Statement for a Proposed Industrial/Warehousing Development in West Yorkshire.

New Appointment – Travel Plan

Thu, 10 May 2012

We appreciate being appointed by our Client to act as their Highway Planning Consultant to provide a Travel Plan for a Proposed Residential Development in North Yorkshire.

New Instruction – Transport Statement

Thu, 10 May 2012

We are pleased another new Client has entrusted us with their scheme today to prepare a Transport Statement for a Proposed Residential Development in Tyne and Wear.

New Appointment – Detailed Design Drawings

Wed, 09 May 2012

Today we were appointed by our Client to act as their Transportation Consultant.  We received instructions from them on a very interesting project to produce Detailed Design Drawings for a Proposed Food Retail Development in Somerset.

New Instruction – Flood Risk Assessment

Wed, 09 May 2012

Another Client entrusted us with their project and instructed us today to act as their Flood Risk Consultant to undertake a Flood Risk Assessment for a Proposed Residential Development in the North West of England.

New Appointment – Highway Assessment Report

Wed, 09 May 2012

We are pleased to receive an appointment from our Client today to provide our expertise in preparing a Highway Assessment Report for a Proposed Residential Development in Lancashire.

New Instruction – Detailed Design Drawings

Wed, 09 May 2012

We have today been instructed by our Client to act as their Highways Consultant to undertake Detailed Design Drawings for a Proposed Food Retail Development in Nottinghamshire.

New Appointment – Access Feasibility Study

Tue, 08 May 2012

Our Engineers started work today on a new appointment we received from our Client when they appointed us as their Highway Consultants to complete an Access Feasibility Study for a Proposed Residential Development in West Yorkshire.

New Instruction – Transport Statement

Tue, 08 May 2012

We appreciate our latest instruction from our Client to prepare a Transport Statement for a Proposed New Warehousing Development in North Lincolnshire.

New Appointment – Highway Advice and a Transport Statement

Fri, 04 May 2012

Our Client appointed us today to act as their Transportation Consultants to carry out a Transport Statement for a Proposed Industrial/Warehousing Development in West Midlands.

New Instruction – Swept Path Analysis Drawings

Thu, 03 May 2012

We appreciate being appointed by our Client to act as their Transport Consultant to undertake Swept Path Analysis Drawings for a Proposed Food Retail Store in Gloucestershire.

New Appointment – Feasibility Study

Thu, 03 May 2012

We are pleased another new Client has entrusted us with their scheme today to undertake a Feasibility Study for a Proposed New Car Park in North Yorkshire.

New Instruction – Flood Risk Assessment

Thu, 03 May 2012

Today, when we were appointed by our Client to act as their Flood Risk Consultants, we received instructions from them on a very interesting project to prepare a Flood Risk Assessment for a Proposed Hotel Complex located in the East … Continue reading

New Appointment – Traffic Signal Design Work

Thu, 03 May 2012

Another Client entrusted us with their project and appointed us today to act as their Highway Engineer to undertake Traffic Signal Design Work for a Proposed Non Food Retail Development in the North West of England.

New Instruction – Detailed Highway Design Drawings

Thu, 03 May 2012

We are pleased to receive instruction from our Client today to prepare Detailed Highway Design Drawings for a Proposed Non Food Retail Store in Cheshire.

New Appointment – Site Visit, Design and Access Statement

Thu, 03 May 2012

We were today appointed by our Client to act as their Highway Consultant to undertake a Site Visit and to prepare a Design and Access Statement for a Proposed Industrial/Warehousing Development in West Yorkshire.

New Instruction – Transport Statement and a Flood Risk Statement

Mon, 30 Apr 2012

Our Engineers started work today on a new instruction we received from our Client to provide a Transport Statement and a Flood Risk Statement for Proposed Highway/Infrastructure Works in the Calderdale Area.

New Appointment – Highway Statement and a Flood Risk Statement

Mon, 30 Apr 2012

Today we were appointed to undertake a Highway Statement and a Flood Risk Statement for Proposed Highway/Infrastructure Works in West Yorkshire.

New Appointment – Flood Risk Assessment

Fri, 27 Apr 2012

We are pleased to receive instruction from our Client today to provide a Flood Risk Assessment for a Proposed Residential Development in Tyne and Wear.