EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW 

HERDSMAN GAINAKO LIMITED provides specialist Engineering Geology and Geophysical services across the UK. Led by a NEBOSH-Certified Senior Engineer with over 10 years of experience, we deliver high-stakes site investigations and ground engineering projects (up to £200k) for major utility, infrastructure, and flood alleviation schemes.

 CORE CAPABILITIES

1. Safety & Site Management (Lead Engineer)

* NEBOSH Certified: Expert health and safety leadership on complex geotechnical sites.

* Compliance: Authorship of CDM Plans, RAMS, and safe working practices for gas works and high-risk utility sites.

* Accreditation: EA White List Site Supervisor, IOSH Safe Supervision, and CSCS Site Supervisor.

2. Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Investigation

* Drilling Specialist: Oversight of Sonic, Rotary (Wireline), Cable Percussive, and Windowless Sampling.

* Logging Standards: Soil and rock logging conducted to BS5930 and Eurocode 7 (EC7).

* Testing: Lead for CBR, BRE365 Soakaway tests, and groundwater/gas monitoring (Coal Gas specialist).

3. Advanced Geophysics & Seismicity

* Technical Monitoring: Seismic & Electrical Resistivity surveys for strata integrity.

* Seismography: Measuring rock strata deterioration and structural impact.

* Public Liaison: Management of technical communications, including the GRAS Internet Newsletter