A CIVIL and highways engineering design consultancy is expanding just months after its launch.

Lynas Engineers, based at the Wilton Centre, near Redcar, says a new contract has provided scope to move to a larger office at the site and recruit staff.

Founded in November by Rob Lynas, who has 20 years’ experience of civil engineering, the company provides services such as project management, computer-aided design and building information modelling.

Mr Lynas said the contract success has allowed the business to double its headcount to four, revealing its progress is ahead of expectations.

He said: “Business is going well; it is a great confidence boost to have won our first major project so soon.

“The team has all previously worked together for other major consultants, such as Atkins, and separately for others, including CH2M, Halcrow and Sweco, contractors and local authorities.

“When our previous employer decided to close its Teesside office, we decided we had the skills and experience to provide a modern, personal approach to engineering design.”

Steve Duffield, Wilton site director, added: “We will continue to work with Rob and his team to provide the support the company needs to help it succeed even further.”