EKSPAN

The Sheffield-based business, which is renowned as the leading independent bridge engineering specialist in the North, now plans to expand its capabilities and increase turnover by 50% in the next three years. 

EKSPAN operates as a principal contractor, subcontractor and supplier and its in-house engineering design team supports a full range of services. 

With a strong foundation in bridge components, its expertise now includes structural repair, protection and strengthening across the building, civil engineering and marine sectors.

It also offers diagnostic surveys, refurbishment and bridge bearing solutions. 

Recent projects have included the iconic glass walkway at London Bridge, the M25 Gade Valley Viaduct which is a key component of the capital’s orbital network, and the A1139 Nene Bridge, a vital arterial route for Peterborough.

EKSPAN was established over 30 years ago, but for much of that time operated as part of larger corporates, most recently the USL Group. 

The company returned to independent ownership in 2023 with a buy-out led by the current management team consisting of Max Angerer, Jon Spence, Michael Fenton and Jordan Gerrard. 

Since then, it has expanded its team from 36 to 52 and has recently taken on additional office space close to its existing premises in Sheffield.