Practice

The impetus of innovation carries us forward as one team, with a global sustainability agenda.

The impetus of innovation carries us forward as one team, with a global sustainability agenda.
Practice

We are designers, advisors, innovators and educators.

We recognise that now is a crucial moment for both our industry and wider society.

We are not afraid to look to the future, challenge conventions and push the boundaries – it is our responsibility to be a leading voice, creating environments for the benefit of people and the planet.

 

We are international

Today, our international reach is furthered by our position within the Tyréns group. This gives us access to the valuable expertise, knowledge and resources of over 2,700 consultants.

From our UK base, we collaborate with strategic partners all around the world to support the international market. And our geographical scope is supported by the latest communication technologies and project management software.

Every input from the specialist design team is integrated with our clients’ to seamlessly deliver projects across the globe. And we lead the market in applying digital processes and technologies to further the success of increasingly complex projects.

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We are international
Practice

We are one team

We are a company comprised of specialists and key service lines. But we nurture a culture of joined-up rather than siloed thinking. Our greatest asset is our people – the vibrant, diverse community that relishes practice-wide communication, collaboration, and recreation.

Research & Development transcends and connects all service lines, too. With a focus on origination and harnessing emerging technologies, as well as optimising and integrating existing processes, the spirit of innovation pervades our practice and its people.

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Our history

Our history

Hilson Moran was born out of the vision of Jim Hilson and Peter Moran to improve the service and quality of consulting engineering.

That was way back in 1977. And that same intention holds today across a practice of more than 200 people working across four locations.

1977

Hilson Moran founded

Hilson Moran was born out of the vision of Jim Hilson and Peter Moran to improve the service and quality of consulting engineering.

1988

Our London office opens

Client demand prompted our second office in London Bridge, covering the capital

Our London office opens
1990

Our Manchester office opens

We venture North with our third office, to better serve clients in the North of England

Our Manchester office opens
2001

Investors in people certification

We were early adopters with recognition of our commitment to improve performance and development of our staff

Investors in people certification
2002

Energy & Sustainability group formed within the company

A key addition to enhance our building services offer

Energy & Sustainability group formed within the company
2004

30 St Mary Axe awarded Stirling Prize

30 St Mary Axe awarded Stirling Prize
2005

Our London office moves to Hay's Galleria

Our London office moves to Hay's Galleria
2012

Qatar office opens

We expand our presence in the Middle East, leading up to our work making the 2022 FIFA World Cup a reality.

Qatar office opens
2015

Cambridge office opens

We opened our fourth UK office, to enhance our service to clients in the booming tech and science sector in Cambridge

Cambridge office opens
2017

We celebrate our 40 year anniversary

We mark the occasion by welcoming 700 clients, collaborators and friends to Bankside Vaults in London

We celebrate our 40 year anniversary
2017

Hilson Moran join the Tyréns group

We continue our evolution by joining Tyréns, a Swedish Engineering Consultancy owned by a foundation trust dedicated to research and development

Hilson Moran join the Tyréns group
2022

Southern Office move

Our Farnborough Office moves to The Hub at Farnborough Airport

Southern Office move
2023

B Corp Certified

We became a certified B Corporation – a testament to our ongoing commitment to sustainability, social responsibility and environmental stewardship.

B Corp Certified
2024

Our 'Living Lab' hub office opens in London

Hilson Moran launches the Living Lab, a new office space in London Bridge that serves as the UK hub office for the business, as well as a unique new platform for experimentation and industry collaboration.

Our 'Living Lab' hub office opens in London

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