Our Capabilities
Temporary Works Design – Jacking & Hoisting
At Spencer Bridge Engineering, we deliver specialist temporary works design for jacking, lifting and hoisting operations on complex bridge structures. Our expertise supports the safe movement, support and replacement of critical structural elements, enabling maintenance, refurbishment and construction works to be undertaken with confidence. From bearing replacements to major bridge refurbishments, we develop engineered solutions that prioritise safety, structural stability and efficient delivery.
Bridge maintenance, repair and upgrade works require controlled lifting and load transfer operations involving significant forces, sequencing and operational constraints. These activities demand detailed engineering analysis, planning and collaboration. Working with clients and delivery partners, we develop solutions that maintain stability, manage loads safely, minimise disruption to operational infrastructure and support efficient project delivery. Early engagement helps identify constraints, reduce risk and improve constructability.
A safety-led approach underpins every temporary works design. Our jacking and hoisting operations are delivered in challenging environments, including live highways, operational bridge structures and constrained access locations. Each solution is engineered and independently verified where required, designed to manage risks, maintain stability throughout and be delivered using proven methodologies.
Our capabilities span bridge jacking and lifting design, temporary support and load transfer systems, bearing replacement methodologies, hoisting and heavy lifting operations, structural stabilisation solutions, temporary works calculations and verification, construction sequencing and methodology development and integration with access and refurbishment works.
Successful jacking and hoisting operations depend on careful planning, robust engineering and disciplined execution. We deliver practical solutions that reduce risk, support delivery and protect critical infrastructure assets.