SYSTRA and Civic partner to support local authorities through Scotland Excel’s framework

The two companies, which both have offices in Glasgow and Edinburgh, have been appointed to seven lots on the framework which provides all Scottish local authorities and eligible public sector bodies access to engineering and technical consultancy support.

The partnership will offer them direct access through the framework to a broad range of SYSTRA and Civic’s specialist expertise across masterplanning, transport, infrastructure, structures, environment, geoconsultancy, drainage and flooding, and project management and delivery.

Malcolm Neil, Business Director at SYSTRA, said: “Our work alongside Civic reinforces our commitment to helping councils respond to local priorities with solutions that are practical, sustainable and shaped around the needs of communities.

“Through this framework, SYSTRA and Civic are well placed to help local authorities and public sector bodies plan, design and deliver projects that meet immediate service needs while also supporting longer-term place and infrastructure strategies.”

Combined, SYSTRA and Civic’s partnership brings together their teams’ expertise in transport and infrastructure, built environment engineering, environment and sustainability and place-led delivery.

Isla Jackson, director and head of Civic’s Scotland studio, said: “We know that councils are balancing a wide range of pressures and ambitions, from improving connectivity, biodiversity and resilience, to supporting regeneration, decarbonisation, accessibility and inclusive economic growth.

“This partnership creates a strong offer for councils looking for trusted partners who can provide both strategic advice and practical delivery support, while creating positive impact for people, place and the planet.”

Civic, the team of system thinkers in the built environment, is involved in major schemes across Scotland that champion sustainable, inclusive design, including: Glasgow Avenues; Mantle Yard in Leith; Custom House Quay and Edinburgh Innovation Hub.

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