Cognition is a Tier 2 multidisciplinary contractor equipped for it all, from routine works to major infrastructure projects. We deliver innovative, sustainable solutions across the full project lifecycle — from early contractor involvement (ECI) and planning through to delivery. We can solve all civil engineering and remediation problems, helping unlock sites and drive regeneration for our clients.
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What we do
We offer our clients comprehensive solutions, providing a wide range of services from civil engineering, to enabling, remediation, earthworks and groundworks. We have the necessary skills and experience to solve your ground engineering challenges and we offer innovative solutions to save time and money.
After having successfully completed the contamination remediation, site turnover, and enabling works for the entire former Bow Common Gasworks site in 2022/23, Cognition has returned to the site...
On Thursday 15th January 2026, Cognition was honoured to welcome the founder of The Lily Foundation, Liz Curtis, to our office in London for a charity cheque presentation. Cognition held our...
Back in April-July of 2025, the government published a consultation proposing a reform of the Landfill Tax. Running for 12 weeks, the consultation set out a proposal to reform the tax by...
In 2023, Cognition Land and Water was contracted by Mount Anvil to undertake remediation and earthworks at Watermeadow Court, Fulham. As Principal Contractor, we were responsible for excavation,...
Following a very successful audit before Christmas, Cognition is thrilled to announce that we have received updated certificates for three ISO standards:
As the year comes to an end and we break for the festive season, we would like to take this opportunity to reflect on Cognition Land and Water’s achievements this year.
Cognition has...
Progress continues on the King’s Road Park, Phase 4 project (on behalf of St William Homes) with sheet piling nearing completion, marking a key milestone for the project. Mid-level ground...
Cognition Land and Water is proud to announce we have successfully maintained our Constructionline Platinum Membership for another year, making us one of the few contractors in the UK to possess...
Cognition’s work continues to progress steadily across the Meridian Water Strategic Infrastructure Works (SIW) project.
The In-Channel Civils programme has now completed three of the four...
Cognition Land and Water is proud to announce that St William/St James has awarded us an enabling works contract at Bow Common - Phase 2. Having successfully completed the contamination...
Cognition is a Tier 2 multidisciplinary contractor equipped for it all, from routine works to major infrastructure projects. We deliver innovative, sustainable solutions across the full project...
Back in October 2021, Cognition Land and Water’s shares were transferred to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), providing indirect employee ownership of the company for the benefit of all...
Last Friday, the Cognition team celebrated our annual Christmas party a little earlier than usual, due to a busy December for everyone, but it was fantastic!
Cognition was appointed by Berkeley Homes to deliver demolition and soil and groundwater remediation at the former Kingston Gas Works, a project that truly highlights our technical expertise and...
Cognition has extensive experience delivering a wide range of demolition projects, including the removal of old sewage treatment plants, warehouses, concrete and steel-framed buildings, bridges,...
Yesterday, Cognition attended the Brownfield Awards ceremony at the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel in Manchester. It was a fantastic evening where we were able to catch-up with industry peers and...
PFAS (Perfluorinated alkylated substances) are a group of man-made substances used in many industrial and consumer products such as carpeting, clothing, fire-fighting foams, cooking pans,...
At Cognition Land and Water, we pride ourselves on being an environmentally friendly and conscious company with a deep focus on the sustainability of our work. In 2020, we adopted a Zero-Carbon...
Cognition has been appointed by St William Homes to deliver a comprehensive package of enabling and remediation works at King’s Road Park, Phase 4. Our scope includes pile mat construction,...
From Monday 27th October 2025 to Thursday 30th October 2025, Cognition hosted another eager work experience student, 16-year-old Fadi Alsayegh. His aspiration is to do a Civil Engineering degree...
We’re delighted to announce that we’ve been awarded an enabling package as part of the Swindon regeneration scheme, part of the redevelopment of the old bus station site in Swindon...
Cognition Land and Water has become the first specialist contamination remediation contractor to sign the Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists (AGS) Sustainability Charter,...
On Friday, 17 October 2025, our Technical Director, Andy O'Dea represented Cognition Land and Water at the Anderson Foundation Charity Shoot, held at the renowned Holland & Holland Shooting...
In 2023, Cognition Land and Water was appointed by Nelson Land and PSP Consulting to undertake remediation and enabling works at the former Newbury Gas Works site. Located within the Sterling...
On behalf of our client, St William Homes, Cognition Land and Water has been delivering a comprehensive package of enabling and remediation works at King’s Road Park, Phase 4, in Fulham. Our...
Cognition Land and Water is proud to be a top contractor of choice in the UK. Out of 100 contractors in the UK, Cognition ranked 14th by UK geotechnical turnover, as recently published by Ground...
Cognition Land and Water is very proud to have contributed to Taylor Woodrow’s ‘Plan & Pitch Project’. The programme saw Year 9 students at Lift Academy reimagine their...
Join us in congratulating our project team at King’s Road Park, Phase 4 in Fulham for another Health, Safety and Environmental Project of the Month Award win for September!
On 1st October, the Ironbridge Phase 3 site hosted a group of school students, giving them an introduction to the exciting world of construction and ground engineering. The children engaged in a...
Cognition Land and Water is proud to be delivering the enabling works for Phase 3 of the Ironbridge Power Station redevelopment, on behalf of Harworth Group. This landmark regeneration project...
At Cognition Land and Water, we are committed to thought leadership, advancing technological developments and challenging regulatory requirements. To this end, we engage with multiple industry...
On 2nd September 2025, Cognition Land and Water attended the CN Specialists Awards ceremony, where we were thrilled to be awarded Demolition & Enabling Specialist of the Year!
We wanted to...
Last weekend, the ‘LKQ Euro Car Parts Racing with WSR’ team competed at the Silverstone circuit in the most recent rounds of the British Touring Car Championship 2025.
We are happy to announce that Cognition Land Water’s July Health, Safety and Environmental Project of the Month Award went to our team at Ironbridge Phase 3 and our August award was given to...
Completed in 2019, Cognition Land and Water was contracted by Berkeley Homes (Eastern Counties) to undertake remediation and earthworks at Hawkenbury Farm, Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Berkeley Homes...
As part of Cognition Land and Water’s Carbon Neutral from London to Paris charity fundraiser, we had many enthusiastic participants that walked, ran, or cycled their desired distances in...
We’ve done it!
Cognition Land and Water hosted our Carbon Neutral from London to Paris charity fundraising event this past weekend, from Friday 5th September – Sunday 7th September....
With only six races left in the season, tensions are rising as we enter the final stretch of the British Touring Car Championships 2025. This past Sunday, the LKQ Euro Car Parts Racing with...
Cognition Land and Water is thrilled to announce that we have won Demolition & Enabling Specialist of the Year in this year’s CN Specialists Awards. We are so proud of this amazing...
The CN Specialists Awards 2025 take place this evening at The Royal Lancaster London, and we’re proud to be heading there with Cognition Land and Water shortlisted in four categories:
Cognition recently welcomed a 16-year-old work experience student for a week and half long stint across our departments. Having just completed his GCSE’s, he wanted to gain some experience...
Cognition is a Tier 2 multidisciplinary contractor equipped for it all, from routine works to major infrastructure projects. We deliver innovative, sustainable solutions across the full project...