Belfast-headquartered AM Consulting Engineers (AMCE) has completed its second acquisition in less than 12 months, acquiring structural and civil engineering consultancy Haworth McCall as part of its continued expansion across the UK and Ireland.

Founded in Brighton in 2014, Haworth McCall operates in Brighton and Belfast, specialising in low-carbon design, conservation engineering and structural engineering for commercial and residential developments.

The acquisition, advised by Turley Legal, follows AMCE’s purchase of Coventry-based Bridges Pound in January 2026. The addition of Haworth McCall’s eight employees brings AMCE’s workforce to 50, with plans to exceed 100 employees over the next three years.

Expanding engineering capabilities

Established in 2021, AMCE provides civil, structural and geotechnical engineering services across the water, wastewater, transportation, building and infrastructure sectors. The company also operates an office in Cork.

Recent projects include working with BAM Ireland on the £82m Narrow Water Bridge project, designing temporary works to facilitate installation of the final bridge elements in 2027.

AMCE was also recognised at the Irish Construction Excellence Awards for its work on the Enfield Wastewater Treatment Works for Coffey on behalf of Uisce Éireann.

Aidan McCarthy, Managing Director of AM Consulting Engineers, said: “This acquisition is another key step in strengthening our position as a leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy, recognised for our technical expertise, solutions-focused approach and commitment to delivering for clients across the UK and Ireland.

“Haworth McCall has built an excellent reputation, with a highly skilled team and expertise that complements our own, particularly in low-carbon, sustainable design and historic and conservation engineering.”

Strengthening the UK presence

Haworth McCall’s recent projects include a 34-home residential development at Kingston House Gardens in Leatherhead, a new Youth Hub in Heathfield and the conversion of Brighton’s former Phoenix Brewery Office into a community facility.

Desmond McCall, Partner and Managing Director of Haworth McCall, welcomed the opportunities created by the acquisition.

“I’m delighted that our new colleagues at AM Consulting Engineers share that commitment to technical excellence and a clear ambition for the future,” he said.

Susan O’Kane, Invest Northern Ireland’s Head of Regional Business for the Belfast City region, described the acquisition as another important milestone, expanding AMCE’s expertise and supporting its continued growth from North Belfast.

AMCE’s other recent projects include structural engineering work on the restoration of Belfast’s Grade A-listed Clarence Chambers Building and work with Coffey on Galway’s Terryland Water Treatment Plant.

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