Portland Consulting Engineers

27/08/2026

We were delighted to win a prize draw courtesy of as part of our active use of the GNR Civils Design Hub, and even happier to learn that our prize was an order of delicious pizza for the whole office!

The Civils Design Hub is a useful resource for civil engineering design, providing practical guidance and tools to support engineers throughout the design process.

Huge thanks again to the team at GNR for the pizzas, they went down a treat with the team!

27/08/2026

We have a vacancy for a part-time Finance Assistant as part of our growing team.

We’re looking someone with book-keeping and finance experience who enjoys improving systems and making a real impact on business performance.

✔ Flexible working
✔ Competitive salary
✔ Supportive culture
✔ Development opportunities
✔ Part-time position

More information on the role go to our website Careers Page https://www.portlandconsulting.co.uk/vacancy/finance-assistant/

Then please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]

We currently have a vacancy for new Finance Assistant working from our Gateshead office.

19/08/2026

Great to welcome SDS Infrastructure to the Portland office earlier today to deliver a CPD session to the team on Water Infrastructure Systems.

The session provided a valuable opportunity for the team to strengthen our understanding of water infrastructure, explore the latest approaches and consider how these can be incorporated into the design and delivery of effective civil engineering solutions

03/08/2026

The transformation of the former King James Hospital site continues.

Great progress is being made at Clarke Chapman Court in Gateshead for Housing 21

The main building is reaching roof level, while groundwork and substructure work for the bungalow plots continue at pace. The new substation is also taking shape, marking another important milestone for the development.

Once complete, Clarke Chapman Court will provide 55 high-quality new homes designed for independent living.

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28/07/2026

We're proud to be sponsoring our Marketing Assistant, Anthony Goodfellow, as he represents Great Britain at the AWPC World Powerlifting Championships this September in Manchester!

After becoming the ABPU Disabled Men's Under 90kg Open Champion, Anthony earned his place on the world stage with an outstanding performance, setting British, European and World Record lifts along the way.

Our sponsorship will help support his competition journey, allowing him to focus on performing at his very best. Everyone at Portland Consulting Engineers will be cheering him on and wishing him every success.

Good luck, Anth – we're all behind you

https://www.portlandconsulting.co.uk/our-own-anth-on-the-world-stage/

23/07/2026

We are currently seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer to join our team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate or final-year civil engineering student looking to:

✔ Gain hands-on experience across all stages of project delivery
✔ Work on highways, drainage, and infrastructure design projects
✔ Receive support from experienced mentors
✔ Develop your career in an award-winning consultancy
✔ Enjoy flexible working and a people-first culture

More information on the role is available on our website https://www.portlandconsulting.co.uk/vacancy/graduate-civil-engineer/ in our candidate pack.

If you’re ambitious, eager to learn and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Please send your CV and covering letter to [email protected].

14/05/2026

We are currently seeking a Associate/Senior Civil Engineer/Team Leader e to join our growing team.

Interested? Then please read our candidate pack at https://www.portlandconsulting.co.uk/vacancy/associate-senior-civil-engineer-team-leader/ for information on the role, requirements for candidates, and details on how to apply.

Our candidate packs also provide further insight into the culture at Portland, including:

✅ The vision & values that guide our business
✅ Our excellent benefits package which all staff enjoy.
✅ Hear from the team in their own words about our supportive office culture

We currently have a vacancy for an aspiring Senior Civil Engineer/Associate to join our award-winning Civil and Structural team.

21/04/2026

Our 'Health sector' portfolio comprises both new build facilities and complex hospital refurbishments. An example of the latter is the refurbishment of 'Ward 4 within the Alnwick Infirmary complex'.

The challenge was to remodel the ward to improve the patient experience by creating additional assessment rooms and providing space for additional beds.

We were also tasked with making structural modifications to the Ward to accommodate new ventilation equipment, providing improved infection control measures.

For more information on our innovative approach to these challenges, please read the following case study: https://www.portlandconsulting.co.uk/project/alnwick-infirmary-ward-refurbishment/

Contact Managing Director, Lee Barr at [email protected] to find out how we can support your next development in the health sector.

16/04/2026

Celebrating the hottest event in the industry!🔥

A huge thank you to everyone who attended our 2026 Easter Reception, held this year in the stunning Fire Bar Hotel Gotham Newcastle.

This was our best attended event yet! It was brilliant to catch up with all our invited guests to celebrate another successful year of collaboration and growth

We’ve compiled a selection of some brilliant photos from the day which you can find here

On the 2nd April we held our 2026 Easter Reception in the luxurious surroundings of the Fire Bar in Hotel Gotham, a venue which has only recently opened its doors. Our invited guests were treated to a specially curated menu of cocktails and canapes to thank them for their support in another fantasti...

02/04/2026

TODAY'S THE DAY!!

We’re looking forward to getting the Easter weekend started in the best possible way with the industry’s most notorious event, our Easter Reception!

For those attending for the first time, it’s a fantastic opportunity to come together and celebrate our shared success in a relaxed environment with great company. There will be cocktails, canapés, and a selection of drinks to enjoy throughout the afternoon.

A gentle reminder that this is an invite-only event and entry will be limited to named guests.

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to a wonderful afternoon with those in attendance