HR Wallingford is an independent civil engineering and environmental hydraulics organisation.

We deliver practical solutions to the complex water-related challenges faced by our international clients. With a 70 year track record of achievement, our unique mix of know-how, assets and facilities includes state of the art physical modelling laboratories, a full range of numerical modelling tools and, above all, enthusiastic people with world-renowned skills and expertise. Our Equipment, Technology and Innovation Group develop and supply a comprehensive range of physical modelling technology for hydraulic, marine and coastal research facilities. Our designs have been rigorously proven in use. For the past 30 years we have been sharing our technology and expertise with other model users, and are proud to have supplied equipment to more than 300 institutions worldwide.

Based in the UK, HR Wallingford has a reputation for excellence and innovation, which we sustain by re-investing profits from our operations into programmes of strategic research and development.

HR Wallingford reaches clients and partners globally through a network of offices, agents and alliances around the world.

Company members

HR Wallingford has Scientific Research Association status. We are a company limited by guarantee, and rather than having shareholders we have a panel of Company Members (who belong to the organisations listed below) who support and guide our strategic activities, helping to maintain our position as a centre of excellence. Members come from UK-based organisations, government departments and agencies related to our industry. They act as guarantors (with a maximum liability of £10), participate in our AGM, the election of Directors and other events.

• British Expertise
• British Ports Association
• Canal & River Trust
• Civil Engineering Contractors Association
• Department of Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)
• Department for International Development (Dfid)
• Environment Agency           
• Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST)
• Society of International Gas Tanker and Terminal Operators Ltd (SIGTTO)
• The Association of Consultants and Engineers (ACE)
• The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM)
• The Federation of Dredging Contractors
• The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
• The Royal Academy of Engineering
• Water UK