Airports & Aviation
We deliver specialist structural engineering services for airports, supporting safety-critical infrastructure in live operational environments. Our expert team provides structural, geotechnical and telecoms solutions that keep aviation assets compliant, resilient and future-ready.
Airports operate within some of the most demanding built environments in the UK. Live operational constraints, stringent safety standards and complex infrastructure systems mean that engineering decisions must be accurate, responsive and future-proof.
Shire provides specialist structural engineering services to support airports, aviation operators, contractors and consultants with robust solutions that maintain safety, performance and continuity across airside and landside assets.
Airport infrastructure must function without interruption while accommodating constant movement, vibration and loading. Shire understands the pressures of working within operational airports and delivers engineering services that respect safety protocols, access limitations and programme constraints.
Our team works collaboratively with stakeholders to provide engineering input that supports both day-to-day operations and long-term infrastructure investment.
Shire delivers civil and structural engineering solutions for a wide range of airport assets, including terminals, hangars, service buildings, control towers and airside structures.
We provide condition assessments, structural design and strengthening solutions that address the unique loading and performance demands of aviation facilities. Our proactive approach helps identify risks early, supporting safe asset management and minimising disruption to airport operations.
Rapid response capability is particularly valuable when defects or concerns arise in safety-critical areas, allowing issues to be assessed and addressed efficiently.
As an experienced structural engineering consultancy, Shire supports airport owners and operators through all stages of an asset’s lifecycle.
From feasibility studies and structural appraisals to remediation and refurbishment schemes, we deliver clear, practical advice aligned with regulatory requirements and operational needs. Our consultancy services help airports extend asset life, improve resilience and plan confidently for future development.
Airports are often constructed on challenging ground, including reclaimed land, made ground or areas with variable soil conditions. Shire specialises in geotechnical investigations that provide critical insight into ground behaviour beneath aviation infrastructure.
Our investigations support foundation design, settlement analysis and earthworks planning, working in close alignment with structural assessments to enable faster, more efficient engineering solutions. This integrated approach reduces uncertainty and helps avoid costly issues during construction or operation.
Reliable communications are fundamental to modern airport operations. Shire’s dedicated telecommunications design team provides specialist services to support the integration of telecoms infrastructure within airport environments.
We deliver site surveys, structural assessments, design coordination and site analysis to ensure telecom installations meet technical, safety and operational requirements, while remaining compatible with existing airport infrastructure and future expansion plans.
Ground movement or structural damage within an airport setting can have serious operational and financial consequences. Shire provides specialist subsidence and insurance services. Supporting insurers, loss adjusters and airport stakeholders with services for expert technical input.
Our services include detailed structural inspections, damage analysis and professional reporting, helping to identify causes, assess risk and inform appropriate remediation strategies.
Innovation plays a growing role in improving efficiency and sustainability across aviation infrastructure. Through dedicated product development, Shire has introduced innovative solutions such as the Shire Pile and concrete-free foundation systems.
These products offer faster installation, reduced carbon impact and improved cost control, making them well-suited to airport signage projects where time, access and environmental performance are critical considerations.
Shire combines technical expertise, innovation and a practical understanding of airport operations to deliver engineering solutions that support safe, efficient and resilient aviation infrastructure.
If you are planning, upgrading or maintaining airport infrastructure and require expert engineering support, our team is ready to assist.
Contact Shire today to discuss your aviation project and discover how our specialist engineering services can support your operational and development goals.
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