Gareth Webber, CEng MICE
Partner
Gareth joined Barker in 2024, based in our Essex head office. He is a Chartered Civil Engin(...)
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Our civil and structural engineers look beyond standard solutions to find practical ways to meet the realities of construction. We draw on deep technical knowledge and a clear understanding of how projects evolve, supporting developments of all sizes across the commercial, residential, and mixed-use sectors.
We work closely with our clients, architects, surveyors, and contractors to make sure every structure remains practical and coordinated. Adjusting designs as conditions shift to stay aligned with what happens on site.
Our experience in civil and structural design covers everything from large-scale redevelopment and high-risk projects to Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and highway design. Whatever the brief, our goal is simple: overcome complex challenges and deliver solutions that add lasting value to the places we shape.
Our highway and infrastructure designs are shaped around how people and places are meant to function. We create streets that are safe and accessible, and infrastructure that meets regulatory and adoptable standards. Every scheme is informed by detailed traffic analysis, swept-path studies, and access strategies to ensure compliance with Section 38 and 278 Highway regulations. Close collaboration with landscape, utilities, and public realm teams resolves constraints early to keep projects on track.
Beyond technical performance, our designs embed inclusive pedestrian priority, streetscape strategies, traffic calming, and carefully considered car park and site layouts. By integrating streets with the surrounding landscape and public realm, we deliver infrastructure that works seamlessly within the wider environment and adapts to future growth whilst supporting smooth movement for its users.
We deliver water management solutions that strengthen resilience and support sustainable development from the earliest stages of a project. Through flood risk assessment and early hydraulic analysis, we identify constraints, manage uncertainty, and shape mitigation strategies that align with planning policy and local authority and LLFA requirements.
Surface water drainage and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) design are developed as part of the wider site strategy, incorporating permeable paving, attenuation features, and green or blue infrastructure where appropriate. By integrating water-sensitive urban design into masterplanning, we create systems that enhance environmental performance and remain practical to deliver, operate, and maintain.
Our earthworks analysis and ground modelling services respond directly to ground conditions, loading requirements, and the structure above. Each strategy is shaped through careful interpretation of geotechnical investigations and risk assessments relating to soil variability and groundwater, helping to ensure hard-wearing solutions and reduced ground-related risk.
We design substructure and foundation solutions that respond directly to ground conditions, loading demands, and structural form. Shallow and deep foundations are developed through careful interpretation of ground investigations, groundwater conditions, and site constraints, ensuring each solution is technically robust and appropriate to the building above.
Our structural team deliver superstructure design and high-risk building (HRB) engineering for complex buildings that demand proven safety, buildability, and are ready to stand the test of time. We design reinforced concrete, steel, timber, and hybrid superstructure designs with a clear understanding of vertical stability, load paths, and structural robustness to ensure compliance with current regulations and resilience against disproportionate collapse.
We deliver specialist engineering solutions for complex or non-standard structures that demand a bespoke approach. From pedestrian bridges and highway structures to basements, podiums, and transfer systems . Every design is tailored to the unique challenges of the project and integrated seamlessly with the wider structural strategy.
Partner
Gareth joined Barker in 2024, based in our Essex head office. He is a Chartered Civil Engin(...)
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Associate Partner
Mike has spent more than four decades working in civil engineering, qualifying with the Ins(...)
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Associate Partner Structural
Neil is an experienced Structural Engineer with over 16 years working as a Consulting Engin(...)
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Associate Partner Structural
Daniel joined Barker in 2019 as a Structural Engineer and was appointed as an Associate to (...)
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Associate Civil Engineer
Andrew joined Barker in 2024 as a Senior Civil Engineer based at our Head Office in Braintr(...)
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Associate Civil Engineer
Enar is an Associate Civil Engineer with over 12 years’ experience delivering drainag(...)
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Gareth joined Barker in 2024, based in our Essex head office.
He is a Chartered Civil Engineer with more than 20 years of experience in Civil Engineering solutions & has led both Civil & Structural Engineering teams on projects from conception to project delivery, with values exceeding a billion pounds both nationally and internationally.
He holds a deep understanding of Infrastructure Engineering, focused on a value-led design ethos to complex situations, which has allowed the positive integration of infrastructure into coordinated design masterplans across all sectors.
Email: garethwebber@barker-associates.co.uk
Tel: 01279 701 984
Associate Partner
Mike has spent more than four decades working in civil engineering, qualifying with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) in 1991. He has led his own consultancy for many years, advising some of the UK’s leading national and regional housebuilders on infrastructure strategy, highways and drainage design, technical due diligence, and development delivery.
Before establishing his consultancy, Mike held a Director-level role within a multidisciplinary practice, where he gained broad experience of managing projects across integrated design teams. Working across residential and mixed-use developments, he has developed a strong understanding of the technical and commercial factors that influence successful schemes, helping clients navigate challenges and manage risk to move projects forward with confidence.
Email: michaelwithers@barker-associates.co.uk
Tel: 01279648096
Associate Partner Structural
Neil is an experienced Structural Engineer with over 16 years working as a Consulting Engineer in the construction industry.
He has a proven track record of leading and delivering projects ranging from bespoke housing to large, complex residential and commercial projects, providing cost-efficient solutions and ensuring project delivery is on programme and within budget.
Associate Partner Structural
Daniel joined Barker in 2019 as a Structural Engineer and was appointed as an Associate to provide support and develop Barker’s Structural Engineering services.
Daniel has over 22 years of experience on projects in the residential, commercial, and education sectors providing a wide range of engineering solutions on new build, refurbishment, and remodelling projects.
Email: dclaydon@barker-associates.co.uk
Tel: 01279 648076
Associate Civil Engineer
Andrew joined Barker in 2024 as a Senior Civil Engineer based at our Head Office in Braintree, working within the Structural & Civil Engineering Team. He brings a wealth of experience in the residential sector, with a strong track record of delivering complex infrastructure and drainage solutions on large-scale regeneration projects.
He has played a pivotal role in major residential schemes valued at up to £1 billion, consistently delivering practical, cost-effective designs that support programme certainty and align with planning requirements. He is recognised for his collaborative mindset and unwavering commitment to engineering excellence.
Associate Civil Engineer
Enar is an Associate Civil Engineer with over 12 years’ experience delivering drainage and infrastructure solutions across a diverse range of commercial, industrial, and residential developments throughout the UK. Based at Barker’s Head Office in Braintree, she specialises in drainage design, sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), and flood risk management.
Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, Enar has guided projects through planning, design and construction, providing practical, value-driven engineering solutions that meet client objectives while maintaining highest technical standards.
Alongside project delivery, Enar plays an active role in mentoring and providing technical guidance to foster professional growth and engineering excellence.
Email: enarchouse@barker-associates.co.uk
Tel: 01279648065
