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Established in 1984, Boreham has achieved an enviable reputation as one of the UK’s leading specialists in transport planning, traffic engineering and infrastructure design. It provides consultancy services for both the private and public sectors throughout the UK and Ireland.

Boreham works with private sector organisations on major commercial, leisure, retail and residential development schemes and provides consultancy services to the public sector on strategic planning, traffic and transportation matters, as well as infrastructure design. The company has worked with many high-profile clients for several years - a testament to the quality and professionalism of Boreham’s work. The company is dedicated to providing clients with cost-effective solutions that meet their project aspirations.

Customer satisfaction is a key objective, in accordance with the company's accreditation to BS EN ISO 9001:2000, Quality Management Systems for the planning, design and management of projects.

Since the company was founded in 1984, it has achieved considerable growth. Boreham now has more than 170 staff based across offices in the UK and Ireland, generating an annual turnover of more than £10.5million.

Boreham recognises the importance of maintaining staff skills and motivations, demonstrated by its Investor in People status and backed by a comprehensive training and development programme. Its graduate training scheme is registered with the Institution of Civil Engineers.

Boreham is a member of Constructionline, an independent organisation that offers a single national pre-qualification scheme, acting to improve efficiency and streamlining procedures for all.

Notable dates

1984
Alan Boreham Associates founded by Alan Boreham.
 
1989
The company becomes a Private Limited Company and moves to Basildon from Brentwood to accommodate expansion.
 
1997
The company returns to larger premises in Brentwood to facilitate further business growth and expansion.
 
1999
The first regional office opens in Dublin.
 
2000
A second regional office opens in Glasgow to support the company’s rapid business growth.
 
2001
Boreham Consulting Engineers Limited formed. The company undergoes a major ownership restructure to include senior managers, associates and professionals led by Chief Executive, Gerald Frost.

Alan Boreham retains a major shareholding in the company and remains on the Board of Directors in a non-executive capacity.
 
2001 - 2004
As a result of continued success Boreham expands its reach throughout the UK, opening offices in Bristol and Manchester
 
2005
Boreham opens new offices in Belfast and Edinburgh to support improved client servicing and meet the company's future growth plans.
 
2007
Waterman Group acquires Boreham Consulting Engineers, to form a new operational discipline - Waterman Boreham.
 
2007
Waterman Boreham expands its Northern presence, opening an office in Leeds, to service clients
 
2008
Waterman Boreham supports its growth plans by opening new office in Nottingham.
 
2008
Waterman Boreham opens a new office in Cardiff to support client project commitments and its organic growth plans.