Aviation sector propels growth for structural and civil engineering business

Leeds-based structural and civil engineering consultancy, Dudleys, has reported a 15% rise in turnover for its 2023/24 financial year, ahead of its targets with a positive outlook for the next 12 months.

The company says its lead consultancy role in the £100m extension for Leeds Bradford Airport has helped boost its revenue, alongside further new contracts in the aviation sector including London Luton Airport and Heathrow Airport.

Dudleys, notes it has enjoyed several other highlights in the last 12 months, including taking on five new recruits at its Leeds headquarters, and opening new offices in Manchester city centre for its North-West base.

Andy Walker, managing director, said: “We are pleased to report strong trading over the last financial year.

“No doubt this is boosted by our work for Leeds/Bradford Airport for which we have been retained as lead consultancy for all our 15-year history.

“We are immensely proud of our ability to maintain close working relationships with clients for the long-term with intimate knowledge of the estates for clients including Leeds United and Betty’s and Taylors of Harrogate.

“Diversification and multi-sector work has also helped us to maintain business resilience and we are pleased to have expanded our care sector portfolio and repeat instructions from leading operators including Torsion Group, Voyage Care and LNT Care Developments.

“We have also seen a significant increase in business for large scale housing developments and the energy sector, particularly for EV charging sites.

“With a robust growth plan and succession planning in place we are very optimistic about future business development and regional growth.”