Hill Cannon Consulting LLP

Parking Consultants

Hill Cannon Consulting is one of Europe’s leading car park consultancy firms. Our staff members have been involved in more than 1000 car park development projects in locations throughout the world, which gives us the experience and expertise to handle almost any design requirement. We have worked with many of the world’s leading car park operators, as well as with airports, hospitals, government bodies, shopping centres and private developers, designing car parks from as small as 40 spaces to as large as 4,000 spaces. Our designs are characterised by their economic construction and their efficient use of space.  Find out more by visiting Hill Cannon Consulting online.

Structural & Civil Engineers

Our engineering team combines skills and experience across multiple disciplines, allowing us to provide a more comprehensive structural and civil engineering service. We’re known for bringing a personal approach to consulting and for our ability to quickly recognise and adapt to the technical challenges of your scheme. Plus we always aim to establish the most efficient and cost-effective solution - one that addresses your project needs whilst meeting your budget and time requirements. Our services include:

• Due diligence
• Economic feasibility
• Expert Witness
• Failure investigation
• Maintenance
• Refurbishment
• Regeneration & Repair
• Repair
• Restoration
• Specification & Contract Documentation preparation
• Technical assessment

Find out more about our civil and structural engineering services by visiting Hill Cannon Consulting online. 

Expert Witnesses

Need an independent opinion on a construction or engineering project that is under or likely to be under dispute? Hill Cannon Consulting can help. Our expertise in civil and structural engineering enables us to provide an objective, impartial analysis of your position, your responsibilities and the possible outcomes of the dispute. Expert witness services include:

• Technical assessment
• Failure investigation
• Due diligence
• Document preparation
• Presentation of evidence / findings
• Cross examination
• Mediation

Please get in touch to find out more. 

Planning Co-ordinators

Central to the success of any project is the efficient and effective co-ordination and documentation of the people and resources that are required to complete it. Our experienced planning co-ordinators will ensure that effective communication, reporting and progress occur at every stage of the planning process, so you can be confident that your project is on track and that all parties have the tools and information they need to deliver.

Project Management

Our experience in car park design and consultancy means we are often asked by clients to manage entire projects on their behalf. So as well as designing the car park, we act as lead consultants responsible for overseeing its construction. Clients have included Vinci Park Services (UK) Ltd, Angel Property Ltd, St. Albans District Council and Reading Borough Council. You can find out more about our project management services by visiting Hill Cannon Consulting online.

Small Works

Hill Cannon Consulting have acted as structural engineers on all kinds of small works, including small-scale alterations to commercial, industrial and domestic properties. Our services include:

• Structural calculations for compliance with Building Regulations.
• Provision of detailed drawings to supplement architects’ designs.
• Value engineering to identify the most cost-effective options.
• Structural inspections and advice to supplement home buyers surveys.
• Structural inspections of industrial and historic buildings.
• Party wall surveys and advice.
• Independent evaluations of completed projects.
• Structural inspections of cemeteries and churchyards. 

Modern Construction

The Hill Cannon Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) Department is here to help any company that needs Modern Methods Construction support, advice or guidance. Services include:

• Full structural design in various Modern Methods materials, including light gauge steel, timber, concrete and structural insulated panels. 
• NHBC light gauge steel certification for Stage Two Checking (No. 0603), as well as provision of NHBC / SCI technical manuals for Stage One. 
• Designing to British Standards and European Codes for light gauge steel and timber. 
• Full SAP calculations, air leakage tests and formal EPC issuing. 

Find out more about our MMC services and completed projects by visiting Hill Cannon Consulting online. 

Steel Framed Buildings

The engineering team at Hill Cannon Consulting has been involved in the design of many steel framed buildings, from portalised industrial units to car showrooms and servicing facilities. Recent projects have included:

• The Pyramid – A stunning, steel-framed building with a fully glazed exterior curtain.
• Manor Church of England School, York – A specialist arts and crafts school.
• Mercedes, Scarborough – A car showroom with servicing facilities.
• The Lenz, Harrogate – Houses a specialist car dealership and a popular restaurant. 
• Challenge College, Bradford – A large new school with a complicated steel frame, external concrete cladding, rendered blockwork and glazed curtains. 

More details on each of these projects can be found on our website.