Hermione Cook, Author at Spencer Bridge Engineering

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

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

High up shot of Kessock Bridge

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

Digital design of AeroTruss™ on Menai Bridge

Menai Suspension Bridge marks 200 Years as Spencer Bridge Engineering begins next phase of maintenance works

Hull-based bridge works specialist, Spencer Bridge Engineering, has commenced the second phase of essential maintenance works on the iconic Menai Suspension Bridge, which celebrated its bi-centenary on the 30th of January. To mark the bridge’s 200-year anniversary, Luke Fisher, Bridges Director at Spencer Bridge Engineering, represented the business at the anniversary celebrations, which brought togetherContinue reading "Menai Suspension Bridge marks 200 Years as Spencer Bridge Engineering begins next phase of maintenance works"

4 min read 10 March 2026

Spencer Bridge Engineering staff surrounded by a class from St Anne’s Primary School in Erskine Scotland holding drawings and models of Erskine Bridge

Spencer Group encourages future engineers through creative learning in Erskine

At the beginning of December, a team of Spencer Group representatives paid a visit to St Anne’s Primary School, a local school in Erskine, Scotland, to talk to pupils about their work on local bridges. Spencer Group are fast becoming one of Scotland’s leading bridge work specialists, having worked closely with Transport Scotland on aContinue reading "Spencer Group encourages future engineers through creative learning in Erskine"

2 min read 17 December 2025

Shot looking up at Menai Bridge

Spencer Bridge Engineering and UK Highways A55 complete latest round of works on historic Menai Bridge

Spencer Bridge Engineering, in collaboration with UK Highways A55 Ltd and the Welsh Government, has completed the latest instalment of refurbishment works on the historic Menai Suspension Bridge ahead of the crossing’s bicentenary. The team replaced and painted 168 of the 208 wire rope hangers on the bridge restoring the full structural integrity of theContinue reading "Spencer Bridge Engineering and UK Highways A55 complete latest round of works on historic Menai Bridge"

3 min read 6 November 2025

Photo of Queensferry Crossing taken from the river bank

Spencer Bridge Engineering win three-year maintenance contract for Queensferry Crossing

Spencer Bridge Engineering further establish their extensive service provision to BEAR Scotland following the recent award of a contract to maintain the permanent underdeck gantries on the Queensferry Crossing. The experts in the field of permanent under deck gantry design and maintenance have been appointed to undertake permanent gantry inspections on the 1.7-mile cable-stayed bridgeContinue reading "Spencer Bridge Engineering win three-year maintenance contract for Queensferry Crossing"

3 min read 5 November 2025

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Spencer Bridge Engineering reaches major milestone in complex project to deliver new bridge access system

Spencer Bridge Engineering has reached a major milestone in a complex project to deliver a unique access system for a state-of the-art new bridge in Canada. The bridge engineering specialist has successfully undertaken the Factory Acceptance Testing of a bespoke Stay Cable Mounted Access System to be used to inspect the stay cables on theContinue reading "Spencer Bridge Engineering reaches major milestone in complex project to deliver new bridge access system"

4 min read 30 September 2025

Menai Bridge

Spencer Bridge Engineering delivering critical works to safeguard historic Menai Suspension Bridge

Leading bridges repair and renovation specialist Spencer Bridge Engineering is delivering the second phase of essential maintenance works on the historic Menai Suspension Bridge. Spencer Bridge Engineering will deliver critical maintenance to the bridge’s corbels, land saddles, parapets and underdeck to help safeguard the Grade I listed structure for decades to come. First opened inContinue reading "Spencer Bridge Engineering delivering critical works to safeguard historic Menai Suspension Bridge"

3 min read 16 July 2025

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Spencer Bridge Engineering appointed for trio of landmark Scottish projects

Spencer Bridge Engineering has reaffirmed its position as one of Scotland’s leading bridge works specialists after securing three new projects on landmark bridges across the country. The Yorkshire-based engineering specialist, which has carried out works on some of Scotland’s most iconic bridges, has now been appointed to carry out works on Kessock Bridge, Forth RoadContinue reading "Spencer Bridge Engineering appointed for trio of landmark Scottish projects"

4 min read 6 May 2025

Leeds Civil Engineering students visit Corporation Road Bridge

Leeds Civil Engineering students visit Corporation Road Bridge

CIVIL Engineering students from the University of Leeds have visited Corporation Road Bridge in North East Lincolnshire to gain a first-hand insight into work on a Grade II listed structure. Four students, who are studying civil engineering, attended a tour of the 100-year-old bridge site last month to understand the scale of the work involvedContinue reading "Leeds Civil Engineering students visit Corporation Road Bridge"

3 min read 2 May 2025

Spencer Group staff stood on stage after receiving award for outstanding refurbishment of a historic bridge

Spencer Bridge Engineering recognised for outstanding refurbishment of historic bridge

Spencer Bridge Engineering has been recognised with a prestigious national award for its meticulous work on a historic bridge. The engineering specialist was honoured with the Bridges Award for New Life in the 2025 Bridges Awards in recognition of its work to permanently replace hangers on the iconic Menai Suspension Bridge, which connects the islandContinue reading "Spencer Bridge Engineering recognised for outstanding refurbishment of historic bridge"

4 min read 18 March 2025

Spencer Bridge Engineers putting down floor panels

Spencer Group enhances in-house capabilities with surfacing solution accreditation

Spencer Group has further enhanced its in-house capabilities by being awarded accreditation to apply an advanced surfacing solution which can be utilised in bridge and rail projects. The bridge engineering specialist has been accredited to apply the BRIDGEMASTER® advanced bridge deck waterproofing solution, which protects a range of surfaces from the elements. Developed by GCP,Continue reading "Spencer Group enhances in-house capabilities with surfacing solution accreditation"

2 min read 26 November 2024

Spencer Group’s Corporation Bridge project reaches new milestone

Spencer Group’s Corporation Bridge project has hit a major milestone, with the painting works and under-deck repairs now complete on spans 1 to 3, with the North truss painted on spans 5 and 6. Starting in February 2023, the restoration in Grimsby is aimed to make the bridge more aesthetically pleasing while preserving the bridge’sContinue reading "Spencer Group’s Corporation Bridge project reaches new milestone"

2 min read 7 October 2024

Spencer Group wins prestigious industry award for unique walkway solution on historic Connel Bridge

Heritage bridge works specialist Spencer Bridge Engineering has been honoured with a major industry award for their work to install a unique temporary walkway on a historic Scottish bridge. The company, part of Spencer Group, received the 2024 Galvanizing in Engineering Award from the Galvanisers Association for its outstanding interpretation of what galvanized steel canContinue reading "Spencer Group wins prestigious industry award for unique walkway solution on historic Connel Bridge"

4 min read 29 August 2024

Spencer Bridge Engineering honoured in major industry awards for work on historic Union Chain Bridge

Spencer Bridge Engineering has been recognised for its outstanding work on the historic Union Chain Bridge with a prestigious industry award. The company received the Historic Bridge Project of the Year Award at the New Civil Engineer Bridges Awards 2024 for its work on the iconic structure which crosses the border between England and Scotland.Continue reading "Spencer Bridge Engineering honoured in major industry awards for work on historic Union Chain Bridge"

4 min read 19 July 2024

Spencer Bridge Engineering team raises money for Menai Heritage Trust

Leading bridge works specialist Spencer Bridge Engineering, has helped to raise money and awareness for the Menai Heritage Museum. The Menai Heritage Trust honours the two world-famous bridges that span the Menai Strait – the Menai Suspension Bridge and Britannia Bridge. A group of six Spencer Bridge Engineering team members bravely took to the chillyContinue reading "Spencer Bridge Engineering team raises money for Menai Heritage Trust"

2 min read 6 June 2024

Spencer Bridge Engineering scoops prestigious industry awards for two major projects

Spencer Bridge Engineering has been recognised for its outstanding work on two iconic bridges at separate industry awards ceremonies. The company has won awards for projects on Union Chain Bridge and Menai Suspension Bridge. Spencer Bridge Engineering completed a programme of essential works to preserve Union Chain Bridge linking England and Scotland, which is moreContinue reading "Spencer Bridge Engineering scoops prestigious industry awards for two major projects"

4 min read 6 December 2023

Spencer Group completes bespoke walkway in critical enabling works on Scottish bridge

Heritage bridge works specialist Spencer Group has completed a complex and unique temporary walkway on an iconic Scottish bridge ahead of major work to replace the deck. Grade B-listed Connel Bridge links the villages of Connel and North Connel, near Oban, and spans Loch Etive. Hull-based Spencer Group was appointed to design, construct and installContinue reading "Spencer Group completes bespoke walkway in critical enabling works on Scottish bridge"

5 min read 24 October 2023

Union Chain Bridge recognised as international landmark after Spencer Group restoration

Union Chain Bridge has been recognised for its historical engineering significance, months after Spencer Group finished its complete restoration. Heritage bridge works specialist Spencer Group has refurbished and rebuilt Union Chain Bridge, which is more than 200-years-old and connects England and Scotland. The crossing over the River Tweed from Horncliffe in Northumberland to Fishwick inContinue reading "Union Chain Bridge recognised as international landmark after Spencer Group restoration"

3 min read 19 July 2023

Spencer Group to create cable inspection system on major new bridge in Canada

Bridge works specialist Spencer Group has been appointed to create a bespoke access system to inspect the stay cables on a new Canadian bridge. The Pattullo Bridge, which crosses the Fraser River near Vancouver, British Columbia, is a key connection between the municipalities of Surrey and New Westminster. The Pattullo Bridge replacement will provide majorContinue reading "Spencer Group to create cable inspection system on major new bridge in Canada"

3 min read 22 June 2023

Spencer Group praised for ‘incredible’ restoration of historic Union Chain Bridge

Heritage bridge works specialist Spencer Group has been praised for its work to completely refurbish and rebuild one of the world’s oldest suspension bridges. Spencer Group has completed a programme of essential works to preserve Union Chain Bridge linking England and Scotland, which is more than 200 years old. The crossing over the River TweedContinue reading "Spencer Group praised for ‘incredible’ restoration of historic Union Chain Bridge"

4 min read 5 June 2023

Corporation Road Bridge works safeguarding historic crossing and boosting local economy

Essential restoration works to Grimsby’s Corporation Road Bridge are safeguarding the landmark structure for future generations and providing a boost to the local economy. Bridge works specialist Spencer Group has been selected to carry out a full refurbishment of the Grade II listed crossing by North East Lincolnshire Council and its delivery partner, EQUANS. TheContinue reading "Corporation Road Bridge works safeguarding historic crossing and boosting local economy"

3 min read 20 March 2023

Start date and contractor announced for the major restoration of Corporation Road Bridge

A start date for the major restoration of Corporation Road Bridge has been set following the appointment of a contractor for the scheme. Multi-disciplinary bridge works specialist Spencer Group has been confirmed as the successful contractor following a strict and detailed tendering process. Spencer Group has carried out maintenance and repair works on some ofContinue reading "Start date and contractor announced for the major restoration of Corporation Road Bridge"

3 min read 10 January 2023

Spencer Group to complete major refurbishment works on historic bridge ahead of 200th anniversary

Bridge works specialist Spencer Group has further strengthened its credentials after being selected to revitalise an historic crossing ahead of the structure’s 200th anniversary year. Spencer Group, which has carried out maintenance and repair works on some of the UK’s most iconic bridges, has been awarded a series of contracts for further major refurbishment works onContinue reading "Spencer Group to complete major refurbishment works on historic bridge ahead of 200th anniversary"

4 min read 1 September 2022

Spencer Group to begin unique temporary walkway works on heritage bridge

Industry leading multi-disciplinary bridge works specialist Spencer Group has come up with a unique method to carry out essential works on an historic structure. Spencer Group is carrying out the design, construction, installation and maintenance of a temporary walkway for Grade II listed Connel Bridge, close to Oban, ahead of major deck replacement works. TheContinue reading "Spencer Group to begin unique temporary walkway works on heritage bridge"

4 min read 26 April 2022

Spencer Group reconnects England and Scotland as historic bridge rebuild begins

Spencer Group has reconnected England and Scotland as our important heritage project to refurbish and rebuild one of the world’s oldest suspension bridges continues. We are carrying out a programme of essential works to preserve the 202-year-old Union Chain Bridge, which crosses over the River Tweed from Horncliffe in Northumberland to Fishwick in Berwickshire. WeContinue reading "Spencer Group reconnects England and Scotland as historic bridge rebuild begins"

2 min read 1 March 2022

Spencer Group project on historic suspension bridge wins coveted industry award

A high-profile project delivered by bridges maintenance and refurbishment specialist Spencer Group on one of the world’s most historic crossings has claimed a prestigious award. The Hull-based engineering business has received industry recognition for a project it is delivering to replace footpath panels on the iconic Menai Suspension Bridge. The project claimed the Bridges ManagementContinue reading "Spencer Group project on historic suspension bridge wins coveted industry award"

3 min read 11 June 2021

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