Economic Development Officer for Greater Grimsby Kate Walker helped celebrate the opening of the new office on Thursday (21st April) and said she hoped their new venture would be great success.

“I’m pleased Waldeck has chosen to launch its new operation in North-East Lincolnshire at the Europarc Innovation Centre as that’s exactly what we have developed it for,” she explained. “I’m sure this will be the first step on the road to success in this area and a profitable expansion for Waldeck.”

This latest addition brings the total number of office locations to eight and follows the relocation of Waldeck’s Sheffield office to larger premises earlier this month and the launch of its new Mechanical & Electrical Department based at the company’s headquarters in Sleaford.

Waldeck is one of the fastest growing consulting engineering firms in the UK and is working on some major projects including a multi-million pound scheme to restore Blackfriars railway bridge in London and a £210 million Ocado distribution centre in Dordon, North Warwickshire.

The Grimsby operation will be headed up by Waldeck’s Head of Core Engineering North Andrew Daughtrey supported by recently appointed Business Development Consultant Peter Everett.
Peter has over 40 years’ experience in the construction industry and allied sectors in the region and was formerly the chairman of the Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce for North East Lincolnshire.

Waldeck has also employed Ian Mackenzie from local company Ragged Edge Consulting to identify commercial opportunities and assist with the necessary staff recruitment.

Managing Director Paul Waldeck said: “We are keen to forge good relationships with new and existing clients in North-East Lincolnshire and the Humber and opening a local office will help us to work more closely on the ground with businesses in the area.

“We already have an established office in Hull but felt it was important to also be in the south of the region, particularly when it comes to working with clients in the ports and logistics, renewable energy and petrochemical sectors.

“Our plan for the Grimsby office is to create more jobs, help stimulate the economy and support the local community through schemes like ProHelp which is a national network of over 600 professional firms who offer free advice and support to local community groups and voluntary organisations.”

Waldeck is proud to be a member of ProHelp and has already worked with several charitable and not-for-profit organisations in Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and Northamptonshire on a pro bono basis.

About Waldeck

• Waldeck works in a wide range of sectors including social and private housing, care homes, education, energy, sport and leisure, pharmaceuticals, food processing and distribution, retail and commercial, MOD, conservation and historic buildings and automotive.
• Its services include structural engineering, civil engineering, sustainable design, Code for Sustainable Homes assessments, pre-planning and pre-acquisition, flood risk assessments, drainage design, transport planning, alternative bid design, construction supervision, BREEAM assessments, ground modelling, structural surveying, energy assessments, precast concrete and mechanical and electrical engineering.
• Waldeck has offices in London, Lincoln, Hull, Grimsby, Sheffield, Nottingham, Northampton, Peterborough and Sleaford.
  For more information please visit www.waldeck-engineering.com or follow us on Twitter: @waldeck_eng

For more information about this news release please contact:

Kate Strawson
Shooting Star PR
kate@shootingstar-pr.co.uk
www.shootingstar-pr.co.uk
07733 230293
01522 528540

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Read the latest news from Waldeck including the appointment of new MD Fraser Mercer and Waldeck’s appearance at two major trade events this coming Spring.

Also, make sure you have our new details as we invest in a new IT and communications infrastructure.

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Fraser is a highly experienced construction professional and has a proven track record and nearly 30 years’ experience in design, project management, contracts, construction, business growth and management.

Prior to his appointment as Waldeck’s Managing Director, Fraser held a consultancy role with Waldeck to assist and support the company’s management team. He was previously Managing Director of a large regional contracting business that he grew to in excess of £100m.

Fraser’s commercial experience and skill set will further strengthen Waldeck’s position in the marketplace as a client focused consultancy which possesses a broad capability set and offers more than the traditional advisory disciplines for successful construction project delivery.

Fraser also brings with him a considerable network of contacts and clients, particularly from the West Midlands region, which has already led to Waldeck securing new business opportunities.

“Waldeck is an exceptional business, and I’m proud to be the new Managing Director,” said Fraser.

“My past experience has prepared me for this new challenge, and I plan on working tirelessly to further cement the Waldeck name as one of Britain’s top engineering companies.”

Waldeck, which won Consulting Engineer of the Year at the Builder & Engineer Awards 2011, has offices in London, Northampton, Peterborough, Nottingham, Sheffield, Lincoln, Sleaford, Grimsby and Hull.

Founder and Director Paul Waldeck, who will now focus on key customer relationships, strategy and growth in all areas of the business, added: “2011 has been the toughest year for the construction industry to date, but Waldeck has continued to prosper thanks to the hard work and commitment of our staff and our innovative approach to engineering.

“The recession has brought and will continue to bring about rigorous change in what the market needs. New firms are evolving and whilst traditional consultancies will always have a place, the most successful professional support services companies will be solutions-focused businesses with a diversity of skills and the expertise to deliver the client vision.”

“Waldeck has always been a very commercial, client-focused business and Fraser’s approach and expertise really will enhance the client experience with Waldeck.”

Fraser is a highly experienced construction professional and has a proven track record and nearly 30 years’ experience in design, project management, contracts, construction, business growth and management.

Prior to his appointment as Waldeck’s Managing Director, Fraser held a consultancy role with Waldeck to assist and support the company’s management team. He was previously Managing Director of a large regional contracting business that he grew to in excess of £100m.

Fraser’s commercial experience and skill set will further strengthen Waldeck’s position in the marketplace as a client focused consultancy which possesses a broad capability set and offers more than the traditional advisory disciplines for successful construction project delivery.

Fraser also brings with him a considerable network of contacts and clients, particularly from the West Midlands region, which has already led to Waldeck securing new business opportunities.

“Waldeck is an exceptional business, and I’m proud to be the new Managing Director,” said Fraser.

“My past experience has prepared me for this new challenge, and I plan on working tirelessly to further cement the Waldeck name as one of Britain’s top engineering companies.”

Waldeck, which won Consulting Engineer of the Year at the Builder & Engineer Awards 2011, has offices in London, Northampton, Peterborough, Nottingham, Sheffield, Lincoln, Sleaford, Grimsby and Hull.

Founder and Director Paul Waldeck, who will now focus on key customer relationships, strategy and growth in all areas of the business, added: “2011 has been the toughest year for the construction industry to date, but Waldeck has continued to prosper thanks to the hard work and commitment of our staff and our innovative approach to engineering.

“The recession has brought and will continue to bring about rigorous change in what the market needs. New firms are evolving and whilst traditional consultancies will always have a place, the most successful professional support services companies will be solutions-focused businesses with a diversity of skills and the expertise to deliver the client vision.”

“Waldeck has always been a very commercial, client-focused business and Fraser’s approach and expertise really will enhance the client experience with Waldeck.”
About Waldeck

• Waldeck works in a wide range of sectors including social and private housing, care homes, education, energy, sport and leisure, pharmaceuticals, food processing and distribution, retail and commercial, MOD, conservation and historic buildings and automotive.
• Its services include structural engineering, civil engineering, sustainable design, Code for Sustainable Homes assessments, pre-planning and pre-acquisition, flood risk assessments, drainage design, transport planning, alternative bid design, construction supervision, BREEAM assessments, ground modelling, structural surveying, energy assessments, precast concrete and mechanical and electrical engineering.
• Waldeck has offices in London, Lincoln, Hull, Grimsby, Sheffield, Nottingham, Northampton, Peterborough and Sleaford.
  For more information please visit www.waldeck-engineering.com or follow us on Twitter: @waldeck_eng

For more information about this news release please contact:

Kate Strawson
Shooting Star PR
kate@shootingstar-pr.co.uk
www.shootingstar-pr.co.uk
07733 230293
01522 528540

As part of our continued improvement to our communications systems we are installing a new phone system on Monday 12th December.

Our new numbers are:

01529 298055 – SLEAFORD

01522 717518 – LINCOLN

01733 807313 – PETERBOROUGH

01604 807468 – NORTHAMPTON

0115 8715450 – NOTTINGHAM

01142 994077 – SHEFFIELD

The contact numbers for the London and Hull offices will remain unchanged.

We apologise for any inconveniences.

Sue Wright, Business Development Manager reported “We are really excited to be part of the world’s biggest event for sustainable design, construction and the built environment.  As one of over 1500 exhibitors and with visitors expected to reach close to 60,000 over the three days this is an excellent opportunity for us to promote our services to a wider audience.  We have also established an office in London in 2011 and look forward to inviting all our new contacts to visit our stand N1450 as well as those across our broader network of offices.”

Anyone wishing to visit Ecobuild can register FOR FREE at http://www.ecobuild.co.uk/register.html

Waldeck, which recently located to larger premises in Cross Street Court, was presented with the accolade at the Evening Telegraph Business Awards 2011 on Friday by columnist, presenter and producer Paul Ross.

With a total of nine offices across the UK, Waldeck first opened its Peterborough branch in 2007 with just three members of staff.

Today the Peterborough office has 20 employees and is working on numerous major projects including a £210 million Ocado distribution centre in Dordon, North Warwickshire and a £13 million extension to the Queensgate Shopping Centre in Peterborough which will house retail giant Primark’s new 60,000 ft² store.

As well as moving to bigger premises in Peterborough Waldeck has also moved its Mechanical and Engineering Consultancy Department from its head office in Sleaford, Lincolnshire to its new Cross Street site.

Director Paul Housego explained: “Winning Medium Business of the year at the Evening Telegraph Business Awards 2011 is the culmination of a successful yet challenging 12 months.

“This award is in recognition of the hard work and passion of the staff at Waldeck in Peterborough and I’d like to thank my team and our clients for their continued support as without them we wouldn’t have a business in the first place!”
Managing Director Paul Waldeck added: “In October Waldeck was crowned Consulting Engineer of the Year at the Builder & Engineer Awards 2011 so to win two awards in as many months is a great way to end the year.

“The UK’s construction industry is worth over £100 billion a year to the economy but like a lot of industries it has been hit hard by the recession; however, we’ve managed to confront it head-on and overcome the challenges that come with increased financial pressures.

“Using creative engineering and innovative thinking we add value to projects while reducing the budget and at the same time maintain the same high level of quality, commitment and service to our clients.”

About Waldeck

• Waldeck works in a wide range of sectors including social and private housing, care homes, education, energy, sport and leisure, pharmaceuticals, food processing and distribution, retail and commercial, MOD, conservation and historic buildings and automotive.
• Its services include structural engineering, civil engineering, sustainable design, Code for Sustainable Homes assessments, pre-planning and pre-acquisition, flood risk assessments, drainage design, transport planning, alternative bid design, construction supervision, BREEAM assessments, ground modelling, structural surveying, energy assessments, precast concrete and mechanical and electrical engineering.
• Waldeck has offices in London, Lincoln, Hull, Grimsby, Sheffield, Nottingham, Northampton, Peterborough and Sleaford.
  For more information please visit www.waldeck-engineering.com or follow us on Twitter: @waldeck_eng

For more information about this news release please contact:

Kate Strawson
Shooting Star PR
kate@shootingstar-pr.co.uk
www.shootingstar-pr.co.uk
07733 230293
01522 528540

Waldeck was presented with the accolade at the Evening Telegraph Business Awards 2011 on Friday (18th November) by columnist, presenter and producer Paul Ross.

With a total of nine offices across the UK, Waldeck first opened its Peterborough branch in 2007 with just three members of staff.

Today the Peterborough office has 20 employees and is working on numerous major projects including a £210 million Ocado distribution centre in Dordon, North Warwickshire and a £13 million extension to the Queensgate Shopping Centre in Peterborough which will house retail giant Primark’s new 60,000 ft² store.

As well as moving to bigger premises in Peterborough Waldeck has also moved its Mechanical and Engineering Consultancy Department from its head office in Sleaford, Lincolnshire to its new Cross Street site.

Director Paul Housego explained: “Winning Medium Business of the year at the Evening Telegraph Business Awards 2011 is the culmination of a successful yet challenging 12 months.

“This award is in recognition of the hard work and passion of the staff at Waldeck in Peterborough and I’d like to thank my team and our clients for their continued support as without them we wouldn’t have a business in the first place!”

Paul Waldeck added: “In October Waldeck was crowned Consulting Engineer of the Year at the Builder & Engineer Awards 2011 so to win two awards in as many months is a great way to end the year.

“The UK’s construction industry is worth over £100 billion a year to the economy but like a lot of industries it has been hit hard by the recession; however, we’ve managed to confront it head-on and overcome the challenges that come with increased financial pressures.

“Using creative engineering and innovative thinking we add value to projects while reducing the budget and at the same time maintain the same high level of quality, commitment and service to our clients.”

There’s a lot going on as usual in our Autumn update of INSPIRE magazine.

You can read all about us winning the Consulting Engineer of the Year award in October and how we’re finalists for several more awards yet to be announced.

There’s also news about our community-based activities, project updates and further company expansion in London and Sheffield.

Download a pdf of INSPIRE here (6.8mb).