This October, Sutcliffe proudly celebrates 40 years in business. Since its founding in 1985, the Liverpool-headquartered engineering consultancy has grown into a multi-disciplinary practice with offices in Manchester, London and North Wales, delivering projects that have shaped communities across the UK.
Over the decades, Sutcliffe has completed tens of thousands of projects spanning housing, healthcare, education, commercial and heritage sectors. Notable recent schemes include the Greater Manchester Institute of Technology at the University of Salford, the extension of the Medicines Evaluation Unit at Wythenshawe, and housing developments such as Longshaw Drive, the largest council-led housing scheme in Salford for 50 years. The company has also contributed to the sensitive redevelopment of heritage landmarks, including Touchstones Rochdale and Heywood Civic Centre, helping to preserve historic buildings for future generations while modernising them for today’s needs.
Beyond individual projects, Sutcliffe’s achievements are marked by its growth and impact. Since its earliest days, the firm has delivered more than 35,000 projects nationwide, secured places on over ten major national and regional frameworks, and supported the delivery of more than £1 billion of housing and infrastructure. Its dedicated affordable housing team is leading a growing pipeline of projects to meet the rising demand for high-quality, sustainable homes, while its success in framework appointments has placed it among only a handful of SMEs trusted to deliver on contracts of such scale.
Sutcliffe’s commitment to sustainability and innovation is another defining achievement. The practice has consistently embraced modern methods of construction, low-carbon design and digital engineering tools to create resilient, future-ready buildings and infrastructure. Its portfolio now includes housing built to Passivhaus standards, education facilities incorporating green roofs and rainwater harvesting, and healthcare buildings designed with energy efficiency at their core.
As Sutcliffe marks its 40th year, the business is looking firmly to the future. With a strong project pipeline, a growing and dedicated team, and an unwavering commitment to sustainability, Sutcliffe is well positioned to continue transforming communities across the UK. From hospitals and schools to housing and heritage, its legacy is one of engineering excellence and social impact, and as it celebrates four decades of success this October, the company is ready to deliver the next generation of resilient, innovative and future-ready projects.
