SETTING OUT, SITE ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING

East Anglia · Hertfordshire · Essex · London · South East

Constructionline Gold | SSIP Accredited | Achilles | 17 PAYE Engineers

Trimble & Leica equipment · Trimble X9 laser scanner · On site within 48–72 hours

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CALL US ON: 01279 927 033

✅  Constructionline Gold ✅  SSIP Accredited ✅  Achilles Registered ✅  Trimble & Leica Equipment

✅  All Engineers PAYE — No Agency Workers ✅  £5m Public Liability & £5m Professional Indemnity

AKN Engineering is a specialist site engineering and surveying company based in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire. We supply experienced, directly employed engineers and survey teams to construction projects across East Anglia, Hertfordshire, Essex, London and the wider South East.

From precision setting out and full site engineering through to topographic surveys, as-built verification, volume analysis, piling setting out, machine control and 3D laser scanning, our team delivers the complete technical and survey function that main contractors, developers, architects and structural engineers rely on.

We are not an agency. Every one of our 17 engineers is employed directly by AKN Engineering — ready to mobilise quickly with the right equipment, the right experience and the right paperwork from day one.

WELCOME TO AKN ENGINEERING

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OUR SERVICES

SETTING OUT SURVEYS

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MEASURED BUILDING SURVEYS

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AS-BUILT SURVEYS

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CONTROL POINT SETTING OUT

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TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEYS

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SITE ENGINEERING

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PILING SETTING OUT

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DESKTOP UTILITY SEARCH

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UNDERGROUND UTILITY SURVEYS

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3D LASER SCANNING SURVEY

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GPR SURVEYS

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WHY CHOOSE AKN ENGINEERING

✅  Constructionline Gold, SSIP & Achilles Accredited

Meeting the pre-qualification requirements of Tier 1 and Tier 2 main contractors, including Galliford Try, Kier, Sisk, Octavius and Milestone Infrastructure. No barriers to supply chain compliance.

✅  17 Directly Employed PAYE Engineers

Every AKN engineer is employed directly on PAYE — not sourced from an agency. This means consistent quality, accountability, and engineers who are invested in your project's success.

✅  Trimble & Leica Equipment

Our team use the latest robotic total stations, GNSS GPS receivers and data collectors from the industry's leading manufacturers, including the Trimble X9 laser scanner for as-built and verification work.

✅  Fast Mobilisation — Typically 48–72 Hours

When your programme is tight, you need an engineer on site fast. AKN Engineering can typically mobilise within 48–72 hours of instruction across our core coverage area.

✅  Regional Experts — Not a National Call Centre

We are a regional firm with deep knowledge of the East Anglia, Hertfordshire and Essex construction market. You'll speak to someone who knows your area, not a generic booking team.

✅  Flexible — Day, Week or Long-Term Placement

From a single setting-out visit to a 12-month site presence, AKN Engineering scales to your project requirements. We work around your programme, not ours.

SECTORS AND PROJECT TYPES

✅ Commercial buildings

✅ Highways & roads

✅ Industrial & logistics

✅ Residential development

✅ Rail & transport

✅ Civil engineering & infrastructure

✅ Data centres

✅ Energy & renewables

✅ Utilities & drainage.

✅ Education & healthcare

✅ Piling & groundworks

✅ Landscaping & environmental

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LOCATIONS WE COVER

HERTFORDSHIRE

BEDFORDSHIRE

CAMBRIDGESHIRE

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

LONDON

ESSEX

KENT

OXFORDSHIRE

BERKSHIRE

NORFOLK

SUFFOLK

LINCOLNSHIRE

RUTLAND

AKN Engineering is based in Bishop's Stortford, CM23, and covers the following regions as standard. Projects outside these areas considered — please call to discuss.

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 FAQs

  • AKN Engineering is a specialist site engineering and surveying company based in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire. We provide setting out, full site engineering, topographic surveys, as-built surveys, volume analysis, piling setting out, machine control modelling and 3D laser scanning to main contractors, subcontractors, developers, architects and structural engineers across East Anglia, Hertfordshire, Essex, London and the wider South East.

  • We are based in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire (CM23) and cover Hertfordshire, Essex, East Anglia (Suffolk and Norfolk), Cambridgeshire, London, Kent, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire and the wider South East. Projects outside these areas are considered on request.

  • All 17 of our engineers are directly employed on PAYE — we are not an agency. This means consistent quality, full accountability and engineers who are invested in your project's success.

  • AKN Engineering holds Constructionline Gold, SSIP and Achilles accreditation, carries £5m public liability and £5m professional indemnity insurance, and all engineers hold valid CSCS cards.

  • We typically mobilise within 48–72 hours of instruction across our core coverage area, with same-week availability often possible for urgent requirements. Call 01279 927 033 to check current availability.

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  • Andy Page - SRC Group

    “AKN Engineering have provided an excellent level of support to our Elmstead project over the past year. The quality of engineering resource supplied has been great, with their engineers consistently going above and beyond what would normally be expected. Their support with QA documentation, testing records, as-built information and overall project coordination has been greatly appreciated. SRC Group look forward to working with AKN Engineering again in the future.”

  • Adam Chen - Quantity Surveyors - Isaac Liberty Chartered Surveyors

    “AKN engineering are brilliant. Very competitive prices and they have a real desire to meet your deadlines. I would highly recommend using them for PAS 128 Utility surveys. Thank you to the AKN team, especially Pavlina!"

  • Simon Downing - Associated Asphalt

    Their proactive approach to mitigating risks and ensuring a safe working environment has been exemplary.

  • Samual - Project Manager - John Sisk & Sons

    '“At Sisk, we have used AKN Engineering on multiple projects. They are reliable, professional, and easy to work with. All survey data is received on time, easily understandable, and always accurate,which is what matters most on site. I would use AKN again and happy to recommend them to anyone.”

  • "AKN Engineering services have been of good help and context with clear communications".

    Dylan Budge - Octavius Infrastructure

  • "Ash and the AKN Engineering team are a true asset to any project. Their collaborative approach, combined with their technical expertise, helped us overcome significant engineering challenges."


    Daniel Smith - SB Engineering Ltd

  • "All of AKN Engineerings help and communication has been great."

    Dylan Budge - Octavius Infrastructure

  • "AKN provided expert knowledge that not only improved efficiency but also reduced costs. Their professionalism and commitment have made them our go-to partner for all our engineering requirements."

    Daniel Smith - SB Engineering Ltd

  • "I would highly recommend AKN Engineering to any construction project in need of a reliable, knowledgeable, and professional engineering partner."

    Manu Nair - Sisk

  • Mani Nair - Sisk

    AKN Engineerings expertise and dedication were instrumental in the success of our project, the team were highly accommodating of the client requests and collaboratively worked with us to reduce the overall costs of the Project. I look forward to collaborating with them again in the future.

  • Simon Downing - Associated Asphalt

    Under the leadership of Asish and his team, AKN Engineering has consistently demonstrated an impressive wealth of engineering expertise. Their thorough understanding of complex engineering concepts and their ability to apply them effectively have greatly contributed to the success of our projects.

  • Simon Downing - Associated Asphalt

    Their thorough understanding of complex engineering concepts and their ability to apply them effectively have greatly contributed to the success of our projects

Get an Experienced Engineer or Surveyor on Your Project — Fast

Contact AKN Engineering today to discuss your requirements.

We'll confirm availability, agree rates and mobilise quickly.


📞 Call: 01279 927 033

📧 Email: office@aknengineering.co.uk

📍 Based: Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23

🕐 Hours: Monday–Friday, 07:00–18:00

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