A leading designer of temporary works projects RKD has worked on some of the most iconic and complex projects in the capital, including Battersea Power Station, Chelsea Barracks, and the basement extension of Claridge’s.

RKD management team Mark Blackmore and Dr Adam Pellew together with their 10-strong engineering team will continue to operate out of their existing offices in Barking, East London. 

Blackmore said: “It will be ‘business as usual’ for us, as we will still work independently with our existing clients.

“We have combined forces and delivered many projects with John F Hunt in the past, and we appreciate their excellent reputation within the construction industry. The amalgamation of technical engineering minds and the support the group can offer is an exciting prospect for all of us.”

John Hall, John F Hunt Group chairman, said the deal would greatly strengthen John F Hunt’s geotechnical and structural capabilities.

He said: “However, we recognise the importance of RKD retaining their autonomy and existing client base; this, I am sure they will achieve whilst being able to expand the business through our network of regional offices.”