Marine

Our engineers work closely with relevant stakeholders and designers from the earliest stages, ensuring marine projects have value-engineered solutions in place. We provide a comprehensive selection of marine ground engineering services, supporting the planning, design and implementation of foundations and retaining structures. Our expert teams can effectively manage the risks associated with working in tidal, coastal, and waterfront environments.

Services cover piling and retaining wall solutions, selected to suit variable ground conditions, restricted access and marine loading conditions. We are experienced in providing solutions for ports, harbours, quays, river embankments and other marine settings.

Our Marine Ground Engineering Solutions

Aarsleff delivers proven marine ground engineering expertise for projects where working over or alongside water presents complex technical and logistical challenges. Drawing on decades of experience and specialist equipment, we construct resilient foundations and retaining structures that support long-term performance in aggressive marine conditions, helping clients deliver reliable infrastructure for coastal, river, and waterfront locations.

Marine Piling Solutions

Piling forms the foundation of many marine and waterfront projects, particularly where variable ground conditions, tidal influences, and high structural loads must be carefully controlled. Drawing on our extensive geotechnical expertise and specialist fleet, we deliver a range of piling techniques suited to marine environments, including:

• Steel bearing piling
• Precast concrete piling
• CFA (Continuous Flight Auger) piling

These methods provide robust, predictable performance for a wide range of marine structures, supporting long-term durability in demanding coastal and tidal conditions.

Retaining Systems for Marine Environments

Marine and waterfront projects often require retaining structures to manage ground-level changes, support embankments, or create stable working platforms along coastlines and waterways. We design and install retaining systems specifically suited to marine environments, including:

• King post retaining walls
• Contiguous piled walls

These systems provide long-term stability for quays, access routes and wider marine infrastructure, delivering reliable performance.

Marine Ground Stability Measures

Marine and waterfront projects may require additional geotechnical measures to manage ground movement, level changes, or high lateral loads caused by tidal and marine forces. Our geotechnical solutions are designed to enhance ground stability and support retaining structures in demanding marine environments, including:

• Specialist grouting
• Ground anchor installations

These techniques are used to reinforce retained ground, stabilise embankments, and improve the resilience of marine and waterfront infrastructure.