About Us

Who we are

Northpoint was founded in 2018 with the aim of providing a fresh and innovative approach to site investigation. The Northpoint engineering team has over 30 years of experience delivering comprehensive ground investigation within both public and private sector organisations.

The team prides itself on having an intricate understanding of the industry, having worked within a variety of sectors in the built environment.

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Innovative Geoenvironmental Engineering Solutions

At Northpoint, every successful build starts beneath the surface. Our specialist team combines deep expertise in geotechnical engineering, land contamination, and remediation to guide your project from concept to completion. Driven by science, grounded in data, and committed to innovation, we deliver clear, pragmatic advice that keeps programmes on time and budgets under control.

Why Northpoint?

  • Innovation First
    We constantly evaluate emerging technologies and advanced investigative methods to deliver faster, more accurate ground intelligence.

  • Cost-Effective Pragmatism
    Practical solutions that solve real-world challenges - no unnecessary tests, no hidden costs.

  • Regulatory Confidence
    We liaise directly with industry regulators and work beyond minimum standards, ensuring every report meets or exceeds planning and environmental requirements.

  • Nationwide Reach
    With offices in the North East, West Midlands, and Scotland, our engineers mobilise quickly to any site across the UK.

"It is rewarding to see the completion of a project and enhancement to a community, knowing you have played a small part!"

- Matthew Robson, Northpoint Director

What we do

We have a large range of ground engineering services, which can be separated into the following categories: Phase I: Desk Study, Phase II: Ground Investigation and Remediation & Validation. We also offer bespoke Design Consultancy services.
  • Geoenvironmental Engineering
  • Coal Mining Risk Assessments
  • Part2A Investigation
  • Remediation Strategies
  • Geotechnical Survey
  • Contaminated Land Report
  • Gas Membrane Validation
  • Soil Investigation
  • Geological Assessment
  • Validation Report
  • Earthworks Assessment
  • Geotechnical Engineering
For further information please explore our Services section or contact the team.

“Delivering excellence is our job”

- Matthew Robson, Northpoint Director

Who We Support

  • Local Authorities & Public Bodies

  • House Builders & Residential Developers

  • Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Contractors

  • Major Corporates & Industrial Clients

Whether your scheme is a single plot or a £100 million data-centre build, Northpoint delivers a bespoke, dedicated service tailored to your goals.

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“Northpoint provide comprehensive ground investigation services. We are experts at exploring environments to strengthen futures.”

- Matthew Robson, Northpoint Director

Industry-Recognised Accreditations & Memberships

To give you complete confidence in our work, Northpoint holds a range of nationally recognised accreditations and memberships. Each one demonstrates our commitment to quality, safety, and best practice in geotechnical engineering, ground investigation, and geoenvironmental consultancy across the UK.

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Acclaim SSIP health and safety accreditation logo
RISQS verified supplier logo for rail industry
Bloom accredited supplier procurement logo
Constructionline Gold Member accreditation logo
North East England Chamber of Commerce member logo

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