Southbay Celebrates Award for Pier Repair Contract
Tuesday, 30th June 2026
Southbay celebrated a fantastic evening at the prestigious ICE North East Robert Stephenson Awards, taking home the Medium Project (£1m–£5m) award for the North and South Shields Pier Repairs contract.
The award-winning scheme involved vital repair and restoration works to two iconic grade II listed coastal structures, helping to preserve their long-term integrity while protecting the surrounding coastline and communities. The project required careful planning and delivery in a challenging marine environment, with innovative temporary works solutions to ensure safe access could be maintained across both structures.
Adding to the success, Southbay also received a Highly Commended award in the Large Project of the Year category for the Redcar Bulk Terminal Upgrade project.
About Southbay
Southbay Engineering: Specialist Marine Civils, Coastal Infrastructure and Offshore Support
Southbay Engineering is a UK‑based marine civil engineering contractor known for delivering complex coastal and offshore infrastructure projects with a high level of technical precision. The company works across ports, harbours, energy facilities and marine structures, providing construction, repair and maintenance services that support long‑term asset reliability. Their expertise covers reinforced concrete structures, quay walls, jetties, berthing facilities, fender systems, sheet piling, scour protection and structural refurbishment. Southbay’s teams operate in challenging tidal environments and are experienced in coordinating works around live port operations, vessel movements and strict safety requirements.
Southbay Engineering is recognised for its ability to manage full project lifecycles. This includes design support, structural assessments, temporary works, fabrication, on‑site construction and long‑term maintenance. Their engineers and site teams work with port authorities, offshore operators, shipyards and infrastructure owners to deliver projects that meet regulatory standards and withstand harsh marine conditions. The company’s portfolio includes major quay upgrades, berth extensions, dolphin installations, linkspan repairs, heavy‑duty pavement construction and concrete remediation. Southbay also provides emergency response for structural failures, impact damage and storm‑related deterioration.
A key strength is their capability to work with reinforced concrete in marine environments. This includes crack injection, cathodic protection, rebar replacement, concrete cutting, underwater repairs and structural strengthening. Their experience with tidal scheduling, cofferdams, dewatering and marine access systems allows them to deliver projects efficiently without disrupting port operations. Southbay also supports energy‑sector clients with works on cable landings, transition structures, marine foundations and coastal interface assets.
