Expert civil & structural engineers designing outstanding spaces
Founded in 1977, Craddys have been providing civil and structural engineering services for over 45 years.
From our offices in Bath, Bristol, Exeter, Cardiff and Wakefield our team of 80+ engineering enthusiasts provide expert services to a wide range of clients across the UK, delivering economic and well-engineered solutions that exceed our clients’ expectations.
45+
Years delivering innovative
engineering projects
80+
DEDICATED TEAM MEMBERS
5
Offices across the UK
ENGINEERING WITH INGENUITY
Delivering intelligent engineering solutions for Civil & Structural challenges
We design all our projects with creativity and ingenuity. Through our considered and intelligently engineered solutions, we consistently exceed our clients’ expectations and deliver outstanding projects.
We design all our projects with creativity and ingenuity. Through our considered and intelligently engineered solutions, we consistently exceed our clients’ expectations and deliver outstanding projects.
Our values define how we work and make decisions. They provide a shared framework for quality, collaboration and trust, underpinning how we engineer outstanding spaces.
Expertise
We always strive to perform at our best, learn and share knowledge with others.
Positivity
We adopt a friendly and proactive mindset, working together to find the best solutions.
Integrity
We do what we say we will do and treat others with respect.
Creativity
We prioritise a fun and creative work environment, embracing innovative approaches to problem-solving and project delivery.
Lean Design
Participating in early-stage design to maximise structural efficiency, reducing material volumes. Highlight carbon implications of early design decisions.
Low Carbon Specification
Bringing embodied carbon to the forefront of our specifications, promoting low carbon and sustainable options for all materials.
Maximise Reuse
Wherever possible, promoting re-use of existing buildings and structural elements. Thinking outside the box when assessing existing structural elements.
Carbon Monitoring
Monitoring and measuring embodied carbon in the designs we deliver and assessing the carbon impact of our design decisions.
Mental Health First Aiders
We have dedicated mental health first aiders who serve as trusted points of contact for any team members facing mental health challenges or emotional distress.
Fitness Clubs
We have running and cycle clubs within our offices; annual fitness and wellbeing challenge groups and regular opportunities to play team sports. We also encourage everyone to step out for a refreshing lunchtime walk.
Wellbeing Initiatives
We run regular wellbeing and movement initiatives and aspire to create an environment where everyone's mental health and wellbeing are a top priority.
Mental Health Communication
Our regular mental health and wellbeing newsletters cover a range of topics and offer general wellbeing advice.
Embedding diversity, equity, and inclusivity as part of life at Craddys, we actively welcome and celebrate diversity, striving to build equity of opportunity into all areas of our work.
- We are a signatory of the United Nations Women’s Empowerment Principles, creating a comprehensive gender equality action plan as part of this application.
- We are proud to be signatories of the Bristol Property Inclusion Charter. We are working to apply these principles throughout our offices nationally.
- In our aim to advance greater diversity and inclusion in Craddys, we have formed a dedicated employee-run committee to regularly review and feedback on these important principles.
- We are winners of the Federation for Small Business Diversity & Inclusion Award South West for 2024.
Craddys are committed to making a positive impact on the local communities around our offices and have a dedicated Social Value & Responsibility Committee.
- Every year, we offer apprenticeships, work experience opportunities and graduate placements to students from local schools and universities.
- We shop locally, employ local people wherever possible.
- We support local causes via both regular and ad-hoc donations;
- We hold several large fundraising events every year and pledge regular time to providing civil and structural engineering support to charities.
Our Values
Our values define how we work and make decisions. They provide a shared framework for quality, collaboration and trust, underpinning how we engineer outstanding spaces.
Expertise
We always strive to perform at our best, learn and share knowledge with others.
Positivity
We adopt a friendly and proactive mindset, working together to find the best solutions.
Integrity
We do what we say we will do and treat others with respect.
Creativity
We prioritise a fun and creative work environment, embracing innovative approaches to problem-solving and project delivery.
Sustainability
Lean Design
Participating in early-stage design to maximise structural efficiency, reducing material volumes. Highlight carbon implications of early design decisions.
Low Carbon Specification
Bringing embodied carbon to the forefront of our specifications, promoting low carbon and sustainable options for all materials.
Maximise Reuse
Wherever possible, promoting re-use of existing buildings and structural elements. Thinking outside the box when assessing existing structural elements.
Carbon Monitoring
Monitoring and measuring embodied carbon in the designs we deliver and assessing the carbon impact of our design decisions.
Wellbeing
Mental Health First Aiders
We have dedicated mental health first aiders who serve as trusted points of contact for any team members facing mental health challenges or emotional distress.
Fitness Clubs
We have running and cycle clubs within our offices; annual fitness and wellbeing challenge groups and regular opportunities to play team sports. We also encourage everyone to step out for a refreshing lunchtime walk.
Wellbeing Initiatives
We run regular wellbeing and movement initiatives and aspire to create an environment where everyone's mental health and wellbeing are a top priority.
Mental Health Communication
Our regular mental health and wellbeing newsletters cover a range of topics and offer general wellbeing advice.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusivity
Embedding diversity, equity, and inclusivity as part of life at Craddys, we actively welcome and celebrate diversity, striving to build equity of opportunity into all areas of our work.
- We are a signatory of the United Nations Women’s Empowerment Principles, creating a comprehensive gender equality action plan as part of this application.
- We are proud to be signatories of the Bristol Property Inclusion Charter. We are working to apply these principles throughout our offices nationally.
- In our aim to advance greater diversity and inclusion in Craddys, we have formed a dedicated employee-run committee to regularly review and feedback on these important principles.
- We are winners of the Federation for Small Business Diversity & Inclusion Award South West for 2024.
Community Engagement
Craddys are committed to making a positive impact on the local communities around our offices and have a dedicated Social Value & Responsibility Committee.
- Every year, we offer apprenticeships, work experience opportunities and graduate placements to students from local schools and universities.
- We shop locally, employ local people wherever possible.
- We support local causes via both regular and ad-hoc donations;
- We hold several large fundraising events every year and pledge regular time to providing civil and structural engineering support to charities.
"Craddys engaged in courageous conversations regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity to develop their own awareness and reflect on actions they can take."
Anusha Parshotan
DEI Facilitation & Change Consultant
Directors
Leadership Team
Build your engineering career with us
Our people are our most valuable asset, and we truly believe that our inclusive environment and the investment we make in our team delivers great results. If you’re looking to realise your full potential, backed by in-depth training & staff development, whilst working on inspiring projects, we’re the team for you.
“The professional development and support I’ve had at Craddys is incredible.”
Sam
Graduate Engineer
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