Our Story
Creating shared success in delivering sustainably engineered environments
Twenty years of engineering excellence
Back in 2004, we had one simple belief: that engineering could be more human.
What started as a small consultancy in the South West has grown into a multi-disciplinary team of over 90 people, all united by one purpose: to design buildings and systems that make life better.
How we’ve grown
Over two decades, we’ve earned a reputation built on design. Our projects combine technical excellence with sustainability.
We became a Net Carbon Neutral business in 2019 and received the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development in 2022 – milestones that reflect our commitment to doing things the right way.
Who we are
Services Design Solution (SDS) is an award-winning sustainable engineering design consultancy. We deliver exceptional environments for living, work, and leisure. Today, SDS invests in our team’s growth and wellbeing, fostering creativity and care in everything we deliver.
Our Mission
Committed to the environment and our community, focused on the wellbeing and development of our people, proud to share our client’s success as trusted, responsive advisors delivering practical, effective, sustainable designs
Our History
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2004Practice established in Plymouth
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2006ISO 9001 QSA accredited
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2008Bristol office opened
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2014Exeter office opened
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2015CIBSE Employer of the Year Award
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2019Constructing Excellence Awards: Commitment to People Development
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2019Net Zero Carbon accredited
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2021CIBSE COVID-19 Achievement Award
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2021Cardiff office opened
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2022National Social Value Award for Organisational Leadership
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2022Queen's Award for Sustainable Development
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2022Construction News Award for Consultancy of the Year
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2023Building Award for Delivering Social Value
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2024Cornwall office opened
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2024ACE Award for Best Social Value Project
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2025Together360 framework launched
Our Leadership
Led by our Managing Director alongside a board of directors, we continue to expand our expertise and invest in both our people and the latest technologies.
