HR Wallingford

HR Wallingford is an independent civil engineering and environmental hydraulics organisation.

We deliver practical solutions to the complex water-related challenges faced by our international clients. With a 70 year track record of achievement, our unique mix of know-how, assets and facilities includes state of the art physical modelling laboratories, a full range of numerical modelling tools and, above all, enthusiastic people with world-renowned skills and expertise.

Based in the UK, HR Wallingford has a reputation for excellence and innovation, which we sustain by re-investing profits from our operations into programmes of strategic research and development.

HR Wallingford reaches clients and partners globally through a network of offices, agents and alliances around the world.

Company members

HR Wallingford has Scientific Research Association status. We are a company limited by guarantee, and rather than having shareholders we have a panel of Company Members (who belong to the organisations listed below) who support and guide our activities, helping to maintain our position as a centre of excellence. Members come from UK-based organisations, government departments and agencies related to our industry. They act as guarantors (with a maximum liability of £10), participate in our AGM, the election of Directors and other events.

British Expertise
British Ports Association
Civil Engineering Contractors Association
Department of Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)
Department for International Development (Dfid)
Environment Agency
Highways Agency
Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology
Society of International Gas Tanker and Terminal Operators Ltd (SIGTTO)
The Association of Consultants and Engineers
The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM)
The Federation of Dredging Contractors
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
The Royal Academy of Engineering
Water UK

Research at HR Wallingford

Our research covers all things aquatic, from the headwaters of river catchments out to the deep sea. We carry out research to provide specialist solutions for industry, to help develop policy, as well as pursuing self-funded research.
Practical solutions to water-related issues

The majority of our research is commissioned by clients who need to find solutions to specific water-related issues. This can cover providing innovative engineering solutions to developing models, guidance and manuals for public policy makers.

This commissioned research is carried out alongside specialist consultancy projects. We also lead and coordinate national and international consortia, and carry out interdisciplinary, collaborative research projects on nationally and internationally funded programmes. The continuous exchange between practitioners and researchers helps us to focus our self-funded research agenda where there is a real need.

Fluid thinking, smart solutions - Research Strategy 2015 - 2020

Research Director: Giovanni Cuomo email:g.cuomo@hrwallingford.com