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Our Services

Providing the full range of Civil and Environmental Engineering Services, from SuDS Reports/Strategy to Full Civil Engineering Design

 

 

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SUSTAINABLE URBAN DRAINAGE SYSTEMS & SURFACE WATER DRAINAGE DESIGN

Sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS), as the name suggests, are sustainable methods of controlling, treating and conveying surface water, which replicate natural processes by slowing flows and disposing of water as close to the source as possible.

SUDS REPORTS & HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS

Nimbus Engineering can provide help and advice on any, and all aspects of drainage design and sustainable urban drainage strategies. This includes; SuDS assessments and SuDS Reports helping you meet all the regulations required by national and local planning authorities, UK Wide.

FOUL WATER DRAINAGE DESIGN

Foul water is any wastewater coming from toilets, urinals, sinks, showers, baths, dishwashers and washing machines. This foul water is then discharged appropriately into the foul or combined sewage network, a water drainage design that eventually conveys the foul water into treatment plants.

BRE365 INFILTRATION TEST/ BRE365 PERCOLATION TEST

BRE365 Percolation Tests establish whether the ground at the site of a new development is suitable for infiltration forms of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS), such as soakaways.

FLOOD RISK ASSESSMENT

When submitting a planning application, a Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) may be a compulsory element to gain approval for your proposed development.

PLANNING

Specialising in Flood Risk, Surface Water Management & Drainage Design, including SuDS Design and BRE365 Infiltration/Percolation Testing, we offer a range of environmental assessments and surveys to support planning applications.

BREEAM

Credits can be obtained under BREEAM Pol 03 Surface Water Run-Off. Nimbus Engineering can support your needs by providing outline designs of sustainable urban drainage systems or providing guidance on how to achieve these credits; as well as producing the reports and calculations required to support these applications.

HIGHWAYS, TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION

We can provide swept path analysis in house, however we also work closely with a number of Highways, Traffic and Transportation companies, on a collaborative basis, that we would highly recommend.

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

We work closely with a number of structural engineering companies, on a collaborative basis, that we would highly recommend, therefore, if you would like us to recommend you a company to work with us, so that both your civil and structural engineering needs are met.

Common Questions About Our Services

What civil and environmental engineering services does Nimbus provide?2026-06-05T08:34:39+00:00

Nimbus Engineering Consultants offer the full range of civil and environmental engineering services, including SuDS design and reports, drainage strategy reports, Flood Risk Assessments, BRE365 infiltration/percolation testing, foul and below-ground drainage design, external works and levels design, BREEAM and CSH credits, and planning support. We work with developers, architects, planners and landowners across the UK, from initial feasibility through to detailed construction-stage design.

Do you handle drainage design through to the construction stage, or just planning?2026-06-05T08:36:19+00:00

Both. Unlike consultants who only produce planning-stage proposals, we are Civil and Environmental Engineers, so we take a scheme all the way from planning approval through to detailed design for Building Regulations and construction. This means we don’t just propose a SuDS or drainage solution that will pass planning — we ensure it is actually feasible and buildable on site.

Which areas of the UK do you cover?2026-06-05T08:37:18+00:00

We provide our services nationwide, with offices in Livingston (Scotland) and London. We work regularly with Local Planning Authorities and Lead Local Flood Authorities across the UK, so we understand the differing drainage and SuDS requirements between regions and council areas.

Can you discharge pre-commencement planning conditions?2026-06-05T08:38:35+00:00

Yes. Many of our projects involve discharging planning conditions relating to surface water drainage, SuDS, and foul water that have been imposed on a granted planning permission. We produce the detailed reports, designs and calculations required to satisfy the Local Planning Authority or Lead Local Flood Authority so that construction can commence.

How do I get a quote for an engineering project?2026-06-05T08:40:14+00:00

Simply get in touch with our team by phone, email or through our contact form with a few details about your site and proposed development. We’ll advise on which services you’re likely to need, what information we require, and provide a cost-effective, no-obligation quote tailored to your project.

Get A Quote Today

Get in touch with Nimbus Engineering Consultants for SuDS reports, drainage design, or general engineering enquiries. Our team will be happy to provide advice or a quotation for your project.

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