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Spencer Bridge Engineering recognised for innovative new access system in prestigious industry awards

An innovative new bridge access system, developed by Spencer Bridge Engineering, has been recognised with a prestigious industry award. AeroTruss™ received the Specialist Innovation of the Year accolade at the Construction News Specialist Awards 2026 in recognition of the flexibility, scalability and increased safety it offers to contractors carrying out critical infrastructure projects. The awardsContinue reading "Spencer Bridge Engineering recognised for innovative new access system in prestigious industry awards"

4 min read 7 September 2026

Spencer Bridge Engineering attend 200-year anniversary celebrations at historic Menai Bridge

Recently, representatives from Spencer Bridge Engineering (SBE) attended the 200-year anniversary celebrations at the iconic Menai Suspension Bridge in North Wales. Designed by civil engineer Thomas Telford in 1826, the Menai Bridge is one of the oldest suspension bridges still carrying traffic and is, to this day, recognised as one of the most ground-breaking featsContinue reading "Spencer Bridge Engineering attend 200-year anniversary celebrations at historic Menai Bridge"

3 min read 26 August 2026

AeroTruss™ represented at NCE Bridges Conference 2026

Recently, Technical Director at Spencer Bridge Engineering (SBE), Alex Salter, took the stage at the prestigious NCE Bridges Conference to present the company’s innovative access system, AeroTruss™. The session explored “Lightweight Thinking: Transforming Bridge Refurbishment with AeroTruss™,” which explored the thinking behind the system’s development, the engineering challenges it was created to solve and how its successful deployment onContinue reading "AeroTruss™ represented at NCE Bridges Conference 2026 "

3 min read 30 July 2026

Spencer Bridge Engineering earns top industry honour for restoration of historic crossing

A Hull based multi-disciplinary engineering specialist has been honoured with a prestigious national award in recognition of its outstanding work on the iconic Grade I-listed Menai Suspension Bridge. Spencer Bridge Engineering was named as Bridge Project Team of the Year at the New Civil Engineering (NCE) Bridges Awards 2026 for the delivery of a highlyContinue reading "Spencer Bridge Engineering earns top industry honour for restoration of historic crossing"

4 min read 23 July 2026

Lighthouse Charity deliver insightful #MakeItVisible session at Menai Suspension Bridge

Recently, the Lighthouse Charity’s #MakeItVisible team visited Spencer Bridge Engineering’s Menai Suspension Bridge site in North Wales to give an insightful talk on emotional, physical and financial wellbeing. In 2025, Spencer Group chose the Lighthouse Charity to be its official Charity of the Year. The company’s Charity Champions led on the fundraising efforts, organising a range of events and activitiesContinue reading "Lighthouse Charity deliver insightful #MakeItVisible session at Menai Suspension Bridge "

4 min read 13 July 2026

Re-thinking access engineering can transform the maintenance of ageing bridges

The UK’s bridge infrastructure is ageing and, given the enormous costs of building new or replacement structures, there’s a growing consensus that more needs to be done to repair, restore and protect bridges, to prolong their life. Access systems play a vital role in enabling thorough inspections, allowing problems to be identified early and ensureContinue reading "Re-thinking access engineering can transform the maintenance of ageing bridges"

3 min read 8 July 2026

Spencer Bridge Engineering announces launch of brand-new website

Hull-based engineering firm, Spencer Bridge Engineering has officially launched a brand-new website, offering a new and improved view of the company’s expertise. Spencer Bridge Engineering sits within the Spencer Group umbrella, with its services previously featured on the Spencer Group website alongside the company’s other business units. Over recent years, Spencer Group has continued toContinue reading "Spencer Bridge Engineering announces launch of brand-new website"

2 min read 29 June 2026

Image of some of the Spencer Bridge Engineering colleagues pushing out their raft to take part in the Great Strait Raft Run in Anglesey to raise money for the Menai Heritage Museum.

Spencer Bridge Engineering raises over £800 for Menai Heritage Museum

Spencer Bridge Engineering has raised over £800 for the Menai Heritage Museum after taking on the annual Great Strait Raft Run in Anglesey. A group of six Spencer Bridge Engineering colleagues took to the choppy and chilly waters of the Menai Straight in North Wales to row the 6km route whist raising money for theContinue reading "Spencer Bridge Engineering raises over £800 for Menai Heritage Museum"

2 min read 18 June 2026

Spencer Bridge Engineering complete major milestone at Kessock Bridge

Hull-based bridge works specialist Spencer Bridge Engineering (SBE) has completed the welding phase of the Kessock Bridge Tower Rescue project, marking a major milestone in delivering enhanced safety infrastructure for one of Scotland’s most recognisable crossings. Appointed by BEAR Scotland on behalf of Transport Scotland (TS), SBE is delivering operational safety improvements, strengthening and remedialContinue reading "Spencer Bridge Engineering complete major milestone at Kessock Bridge"

3 min read 17 March 2026