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UK consulting engineering firm, RSP Consulting Engineers LLP, has been acquired by Drees & Sommer UK Ltd.
Established in 1987, RSP is known for its work within the Financial Institutions, Hospitality, Data Centres, and Life Sciences sectors, as well as its commitment to providing economical and environmentally sustainable design solutions.
RSP’s areas of expertise, which include building services design, energy optimisation, and infrastructure, enable Drees & Sommer to deliver a complete interdisciplinary approach within the UK.
Drees & Sommer is a worldwide, partner-managed team of over 6,000 employees across 63 offices. With experts across local, national, and international real estate, industrial, energy, and infrastructure sectors, Drees & Sommer is a European market leader in delivering strategic advice and consultancy to the built environment.
The addition of RSP Consulting Engineers brings in excess of 60 new employees to the Drees & Sommer UK team, increasing the total workforce to over 300 employees across 12 offices in the UK. This expansion underscores the company’s ambitious growth strategy and commitment to enhancing its market presence and service offerings across the UK and Ireland.
RSP will continue to develop its portfolio as ‘RSP Consulting Engineers – Part of Drees & Sommer’ under the leadership of the current management team, before officially rebranding to Drees & Sommer at some point in the future.
Kenneth Wood, Managing Director of the UK and Partner at Drees & Sommer, said: “The acquisition of RSP is a transformative step for Drees & Sommer in the UK. This merger not only strengthens our market position but also significantly enhances our service offerings. RSP’s unparalleled expertise in design engineering and strength in complementary sectors such as Data Centres and Life Sciences, combined with our extensive experience in sustainability and real estate, creates a unique synergy that will drive innovation and excellence. We are excited to welcome RSP to the Drees & Sommer family and look forward to achieving new heights together. This partnership is a testament to our commitment to delivering exceptional value and sustainable solutions to our clients.”
Graeme Fraser, Partner at RSP, commented: “This merger is a monumental opportunity for RSP and our team. By joining the Drees & Sommer UK team, we are poised to leverage their extensive resources and global expertise to elevate our service offerings. Our employees, who are the backbone of our success, will have access to unparalleled career development opportunities and the chance to work on groundbreaking projects. We are excited about the future and the transformative potential this partnership brings, ensuring we continue to deliver exceptional value to our clients.”
This latest strategic acquisition by Drees & Sommer UK follows the recent acquisition of Johnston Houston, a top building and construction consultancy based in Northern Ireland, in September 2024.
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