Bradley Associates

Welcome to Bradley Associates, a distinguished practice of consulting civil and structural engineers based in Cardiff, UK. Established in 1987, our firm has built a reputation for providing innovative, economical, and sustainable engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors. With a high percentage of technical staff, we are committed to delivering client satisfaction on time and within budget, using state-of-the-art analytical design and Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology.

Our team is led by three highly experienced directors: Dafydd Chapman, Esam Al Kelaby, and Peter Gibbons. Dafydd, with over 19 years of experience, has a successful track record in delivering cost-effective and practical solutions for industrial, commercial, and educational buildings for both private and public sector projects. Esam, with over 35 years of experience in all aspects of Civil and Structural Engineering, has gained a vast variety of experience in dealing with various types of structures, including listed buildings and refurbishment work. Peter, with over 18 years of experience with the practice, has successfully delivered projects throughout the UK and currently manages the Practice's varied portfolio of Civil Engineering projects.

Our Services

At Bradley Associates, we provide support and guidance from project feasibility stage, through the tendering and detailed design phases, to on-site supervision for projects across all sectors. Our comprehensive range of services includes:

Civil Engineering

Civil engineering is a wide-ranging discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment. Our civil engineering services include:

• Feasibility & Flood Risk Assessment
• Highways & Infrastructure
• Drainage Infrastructure Design & Hydraulic Modelling
• Sustainable Urban Drainage (SUDs)
• Water & Waste Water Treatment
• Earthworks
• Site Supervision & Inspections
• Contract Management

Structural Engineering

Our structural engineering services involve the understanding, prediction, calculation, and development of detailed designs for built structures. We use innovative techniques and materials for new build and refurb/restoration of existing structures. Our services include:

• Feasibility Studies
• Structural Analysis Including FE Modelling
• Structural Modelling to UK BIM Standards
• Foundation Engineering
• Structural Survey & Reports
• Refurbishment & Restoration
• Listed Buildings and Monuments
• Site Supervision & Inspection
• Contract Management
• Approved Checking Engineers - SER State of Jersey
• Bespoke Timber Frame Design
• Domestic Extensions & Conversions

Detailing Services

We provide detailed design and production of working drawings for a variety of bespoke and unique structures. Our detailing services include:

• Steel Connection Design
• Bespoke Steelwork Detailing
• Reinforced Concrete (Rebar) Detailing

At Bradley Associates, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional engineering solutions to our clients. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you with your next project.