Your Choice for Civil Engineering Services in Scotland
WI&A Gilbert are among the top civil engineering companies Scotland has available, serving local highways authorities and private sector commercial clients nationwide. Across public and private sector projects, we excel at delivering expertise for diverse civil engineering needs, handling everything from minor repair and maintenance tasks to major works on highways and end user structures, such as Forth Road Bridge, Erskine Bridge and Hampden Park to name a few. With a history dating back to the 1960s and hundreds of satisfied partners, our reputation is built on long-standing relationships and a high degree of trust.
Tackling Civil Engineering Projects of All Sizes
Of the many projects that need a civil engineering contractor, road and bridge construction is a common example, and WI&A Gilbert have fully scalable services to cater to clients of many kinds. Our team can adapt to the scope of the project at hand, whether that means starting from the foundations of a large highways related structure project or putting the finishing touches to the landscaping and footways of a commercial car park. A quick chat with our team will reveal all you need to know about our services and how they apply to your intended project.
Travelling Far & Wide
Whilst we are predominantly active across the Southwest and Central Belt of Scotland, our clients can call on us from far and wide. So, whether you need a highly rated civil engineering contractor in Glasgow or Edinburgh or you’re based in East Lothian, Dumfries & Galloway, or anywhere else for that matter, WI&A Gilbert can help. We’re happy to answer any questions, regardless of where you’re based, so don’t hesitate to ask about what we can do for you.
Trust as a Watchword
As a specialist in highways related structures, we have taken the reins of important public projects for councils throughout Scotland. This includes North, South & East Ayrshire Councils, Renfrewshire Council, Falkirk Council, Aberdeen City Council and many others. The trust we earn from local authorities translates into working partnerships that last decades, and we aim to build the same strong relationships with our commercial clients.
What’s more, we focus on trust in every context and reinforce it with national accreditations for health & safety, environmental and quality management. So, you don’t have to take our word for it, as we’ve got the certifications to show we’re up to the task at hand and compliant to the highest standards.
We work in partnership with a wide range of clients across Scotland
We work in partnership with a wide range of clients across Scotland, including local highways authorities, trunk road maintenance contractors, private sector contractors, facilities managers and various end user clients. For the public sector, we deliver compliant, safe, and cost-effective works that meet strict standards, while private sector contractors and end user clients trust us for reliable civil engineering and groundworks that support new developments. Our success is built on long-term client relationships, with many returning to WI&A Gilbert thanks to our consistent delivery, clear communication, and proven ability to complete projects on time and on budget.
Our Services
Civil Engineering
We deliver comprehensive civil engineering services for highways and facilities management projects. Our expertise includes site clearance, earthworks, drainage, foundations, kerbing, carriageways, footways, car parks, landscaping, structural repairs, bridges and culverts, supporting local authorities, trunk roads and facilities management clients nationwide.
Infrastructure Fencing
As a National Highways Sector Scheme 2A accredited contractor, we provide high-quality infrastructure fencing solutions for highways and facilities projects. Our services include weldmesh, chain link, metal and timber palisade, pedestrian guardrails, post and rail, and post and wire fencing installations.
Vehicle Restraint Systems
Accredited to National Highways Sector Scheme 10B since 1991, we specialise in the installation, repair and maintenance of EN 1317 compliant vehicle restraint systems. Our experience covers legacy and current highway safety fencing, bridge parapets, and combined vehicle and pedestrian containment solutions.
Stonemasonry
Our skilled inhouse stonemasons provide specialist construction and repair services for highway structures and buildings. We work on listed and unlisted assets, delivering traditional and modern stone finishes, sensitive repairs, stone indents and Lithomex mortar solutions with expert craftsmanship.
Traffic Management
As a National Highways Sector Scheme 12A and 12D accredited provider, we deliver reliable traffic management solutions for urban and high-speed road networks. We support both inhouse construction works and standalone traffic management services for public highway authorities and private sector clients.
Streetscapes
Accredited under National Highways Sector Scheme 30, we deliver high-quality streetscape and urban realm solutions. Our services include installation, repair and maintenance of modular paving, natural and man-made stone, kerbs, edging, setts, slabs and linear drainage by qualified operatives.
Have a Question?
WI&A Gilbert has built a strong reputation delivering civil engineering and roads and infrastructure projects for local authorities and commercial clients across multiple local regions.
We are among the leading civil engineering contractors Scotland has to offer, with services ranging from road related structure maintenance and repair (bridges & culverts), surface water drainage infrastructure, watercourse maintenance, watercourse scour repairs and groundworks.
Absolutely. In addition to our work with local highways authorities, we partner with commercial clients and private sector contractors across Central Scotland and beyond, on all manner of civil engineering projects.
We can and do participate in existing or upcoming public projects, providing civil engineering contracting services alongside other contractors, or as a package subcontractor, according to the needs and scope of the project.
We aren’t just one of the top civil engineering contractors in Ayrshire, as our services are available throughout Scotland, with a focus on the Southwest and Central regions, but also including Aberdeen, the Scottish Borders and Dumfries & Galloway.
We’ve worked with many local authorities nationwide for over half a century, including Ayrshire County Council, Strathclyde Regional Council, North, South & East Ayrshire Councils, Renfrewshire Council, South Lanarkshire Council and many others. We’ve also partnered with various principal contractors, including Balfour Beatty, Amey, Sir Robert McAlpine and I&H Brown.