As the growth and regeneration of our urban environments accelerate, so does the demand for scalable, cleaner, and more efficient modes of transport.

Helping to shape our urban landscapes, Light Rail offers a sustainable provision for urban travel, driving accessibility for employment, boosting economic development, and cutting carbon emissions. 

Supporting light rail as an integral part of our towns and cities, Ardent has delivered on some of the most notable light rail schemes in the UK and Ireland, including London Docklands Light Railway, Metrowest, and Nottingham Express Transit. 

Our experience in promoting Transport & Works Act Orders (TWAO’s) is unrivalled. We have successfully promoted more TWAO’s than any other surveying practise in the UK and Ireland, helping to secure Ardent as the leading land advisory service for light rail projects. Our team of transport experts understand the complexities of delivering large infrastructure projects in urban areas, working with colleagues from around the business to provide solutions that are unique to their surrounding area and communities. 

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Ian Cunliffe

Ian Cunliffe

Senior Director & Head of Transport

t: 07788 377 641email me
Hannah Purchase

Hannah Purchase

Associate Director

t: 07355 035 242email me

Our services

We have designed a unique approach to project delivery by offering six integrated core services that help support your project through its entire life cycle, from conception to completion.

Atlas & Geospatial Insights

Geospatial and GIS solutions that empower our clients to visualise, analyse and share geographic information and location-based intellig

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Compensation & Valuation

Supporting our clients’ best interests via leading land and compensation risk, negotiation, and settlement advic

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Consents Management Consultancy

Consents Management Consultancy

Leading project advice and management by our growing team of consent promotion and delivery specialists.

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Geomatics Services

Geomatics

Reliable, accurate, and efficient Geomatic and data solutions to support the delivery of your project. 

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Land Assembly

Delivering expert land assembly and compulsory purchase advice and strategy for more efficient development sites.

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Land Referencing

High-quality and reliable Land Referencing services that meet the unique land requirements of your project.

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