Engineering Geology
Ground structures and groundwater behaviour are critical controls on many schemes. The engineering geology and hydrogeology can influence stability, contamination
Capabilities
Earth Science Partnership offer a wide and varied list of earth science services and capabilities including Site Investigation, Geotechnical Engineering and Hydrogeology, to name but a few. We have extensive experience across the Earth Sciences and are considered leaders in our field.
We have the skill, technology and partners to undertake any projects, regardless of how big the project is. Once you are satisfied with the earth science services that we offer, why not give us a call or contact us?
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A selected list of example projects can be found on our Projects and Technical page.
Site Investigation
ESP has long established expertise in the successful design and implementation of site investigation works for a wide range of
Contaminated Land Risk Assessment
The industrial heritage of the UK has left a legacy of previously developed land across the country. New initiatives, both
Land Stability and Infrastructure Management
ESP has extensive experience in Land Stability and Infrastructure Management. This includes mine workings and an extensive portfolio of slope
Geotechnical Engineering
The design and specification of foundations, earthworks, retaining structures or reinforced slopes requires a strong background in Civil Engineering and Engineering
Coal Mining Risk Assessment
The historical legacy of coal mining in the UK affects many development proposals within Development High Risk Areas that need
Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
We have extensive experience undertaking field testing using large scale soakaway tests in accordance with BRE365 (trial pits) and falling
Environmental Science
Environmental Science encompasses an understanding of geochemistry including a knowledge of the history and nature of the contaminants is also
Railway Geotechnics
Earth Science Partnership is an Achilles LinkUp and RISQS approved business. We provide a number of geotechnical, engineering geology and
Geotechnical Field Tests
We offer a range geotechnical field tests; which include in-situ shear strength, light weight cone penetration, California Bearing Ratio and
Environmental Impact Assessment
Organisations are becoming increasingly aware of their corporate responsibilities to the local communities and protecting the environment in which they
Hydrogeology
Ground structures and groundwater behaviour are critical controls on many schemes. The hydrogeology can influence stability (temporary and long-term), contamination
Expert Witness Work
When unfortunate events occur, there is often a range of contributing causes, but perhaps only one trigger event. ESP is
Flood Risk Assessment
Flood risk and Climate change are prominent modern topics. Often causing significant damage and in some cases loss of life,
Risk Management and Communication
Risk is a factor that combines a measurement of an events consequences and the likelihood of that event being realised
Phase 1 Desk Study
The Principal aims of an appropriate Phase 1 Desk Study is to assess the likelihood of the presence of contamination,
Quarries, Mines & Tips
The Quarries Regulations (1999) and Health and safety at quarries, Approved Code of Practice (2013) are intended to help protect the
Pollution
The industrial heritage of the UK has left a legacy of pollution on previously developed land across the country. New
Trial Pits
Machine dug trial pits typically extend to 4.5m depth, provide very good visual assessment, and are cheap, quick and flexible.
Boreholes
Cable percussion boreholes are often utilised in site investigation and assessment. They may extend many tens of metres, but typically
Energy Management and Recycling
Politicians and regulators may set environmental targets, but they have to be delivered by scientists and engineers. ESP are working
Materials Management Plans and Waste
Classification of Waste Materials management plans, characterisation and classification of waste materials play important roles when a decision is required
Geothermal Heating
Geothermal Heating is drawn from Geothermal energy, which is the natural heat of the Earth, of which immense amounts are
Airwall Technology
Earth Science Partnership Airwall Technology is a method of ground gas containment and remediation. It involves controlling the movement of