About Northpoint

Who We Are

Northpoint was founded in 2018 to provide a fresh and innovative approach to site investigation. Our engineering team brings over 30 years of combined experience delivering comprehensive ground investigations across both public and private sector organisations. 

We pride ourselves on a thorough understanding of the industry, developed through work across a wide range of sectors within the built environment. This experience underpins our attention to detail and our commitment to delivering bespoke, high-quality solutions tailored to the specific requirements of each project. 

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Innovative Geoenvironmental Engineering Solutions

At Northpoint, every successful build starts beneath the surface. Our specialist team combines deep expertise in geotechnical engineering, land contamination, and remediation to guide your project from concept to completion. Driven by science, grounded in data, and committed to innovation, we deliver clear, pragmatic advice that keeps programmes on time and budgets under control.

Why Northpoint?

  • Innovation First
    We constantly evaluate emerging technologies and advanced investigative methods to deliver faster, more accurate ground intelligence.

  • Cost-Effective Pragmatism
    Practical solutions that solve real-world challenges - no unnecessary tests, no hidden costs.

  • Regulatory Confidence
    We liaise directly with industry regulators and work beyond minimum standards, ensuring every report meets or exceeds planning and environmental requirements.

  • Nationwide Reach
    With offices in the North East, West Midlands, and Scotland, our engineers mobilise quickly to any site across the UK.

"It is rewarding to see the completion of a project and the enhancement of a community, knowing you have played a part in it."

- Matthew Robson, Northpoint Director

What We Do

Our services encompass a wide range of ground engineering solutions, including Phase 1 Desk Studies, Phase 2 Ground Investigations, and Remediation & Validation. In addition, we provide bespoke geotechnical design consultancy tailored to the technical requirements of each project.

  • Geoenvironmental Engineering
  • Coal Mining Risk Assessments
  • Part 2A Investigation
  • Remediation Strategies
  • Geotechnical Survey
  • Contaminated Land Report
  • Gas Membrane Validation
  • Soil Investigation
  • Geological Assessment
  • Validation Report
  • Earthworks Assessment
  • Geotechnical Engineering

For further information, explore our Services or contact the team.

“Delivering excellence is our job”

- Matthew Robson, Northpoint Director

Who We Support

  • Local Authorities & Public Bodies

  • House Builders & Residential Developers

  • Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Contractors

  • Major Corporates & Industrial Clients

Whether your scheme is a single plot or a £100 million data-centre build, Northpoint delivers a bespoke, dedicated service tailored to your goals.

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“Northpoint provide comprehensive ground investigation services. We are experts at exploring environments to strengthen futures.”

- Matthew Robson, Northpoint Director

Industry-Recognised Accreditations & Memberships

Northpoint holds nationally recognised accreditations and memberships that demonstrate our commitment to quality, safety and industry best practice across geotechnical engineering, ground investigation and geoenvironmental consultancy throughout the UK.

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