Sheet Piling
DAWSON-WAM delivers large-scale steel sheet piling solutions across the UK & Ireland for marine, rail, highways, flood defence and complex civil engineering projects. Using some of the UK’s largest piling rigs and specialist vibro equipment, we provide efficient temporary and permanent retaining systems in challenging ground conditions.
What Is Sheet Piling?
Steel sheet piling is a highly effective retaining wall solution used to support excavations, control groundwater, stabilise embankments and create temporary or permanent structures in civil engineering and marine construction projects.
At DAWSON-WAM, we specialise in large-scale sheet piling installations using high-capacity vibro piling equipment, pre-augering techniques and engineered installation methodologies to deliver safe, efficient and sustainable piling solutions such as;
- Temporary retaining walls
- Permanent retaining structures
- Cofferdams
- Flood defence systems
- Quay walls & marine structures
- Railway and highway infrastructure
- Basement construction support
Sheet Piling Contractors Across the UK & Ireland
As experienced sheet piling contractors, DAWSON-WAM supports major infrastructure, transport, marine and environmental projects throughout the UK & Ireland.
Our specialist piling teams deliver:
- Vibro sheet piling
- Silent piling solutions
- High-capacity steel sheet pile installation
- Pre-augered sheet piling
- Restricted-access piling
- Temporary and permanent sheet piling systems
We work closely with principal contractors, engineers and developers to overcome complex ground conditions, minimise vibration impacts and maintain programme certainty on demanding projects.
Market-Leading Equipment & Expertise
We own and operate the largest sheet piling rigs in the UK, making DAWSON-WAM the go-to piling contractor for major infrastructure projects. Our rigs are equipped with the latest ultra-high frequency vibro hammers, which significantly reduce the damaging low-frequency vibrations typically associated with lesser sheet piling systems, allowing safe working near sensitive structures.
Cased CFA Pre-Auger Capability
As the largest Cased CFA piling specialist in the UK and Ireland, DAWSON-WAM integrates Cased CFA pre-augering into sheet piling works. This allows us to install sheet piles to significant depths in mudstones, siltstones, and sandstone, while:
- Eliminating flighting risk for bore stability
- Boring through obstructions, mass concrete, and medium-strong rock
- Maintaining verticality and precision for secure sheet pile installation
Our next-generation quick docking system enables us to switch between pre-auger and vibro attachments in minutes instead of hours, maximising productivity and minimising downtime.
Discover more – visit our preboring link to get details on preaugering/predrilling/preboring.
Pioneering Sustainability – First-Ever Reuse of Sheet Piles in a Permanent Structure for National Highways
In a UK industry first, DAWSON-WAM successfully reused sheet piles in a permanent structure for a National Highways project – a significant departure from standard practice where permanent works typically require new steel.
This innovative approach delivered:
- Huge carbon savings by avoiding the production of new steel
- Significant cost reductions for the client
- A proven, repeatable, and scalable method that can be applied to future infrastructure projects
This milestone demonstrates DAWSON-WAM’s commitment to sustainable engineering solutions and our ability to challenge conventional methods in pursuit of better environmental and economic outcomes.
Specialist High Modulus & Combi Wall Installation
DAWSON-WAM has extensive experience delivering specialist sheet piling systems for major infrastructure, marine and civil engineering projects across the UK & Ireland.
Our capabilities include the installation of high modulus retaining solutions such as ArcelorMittal HZ-M systems, combi walls, and conventional Z and U profile steel sheet piles for both temporary and permanent works.
Stock & Fabrication Facilities
We maintain a stock of over 10,000 tonnes of quality second-hand sheet piles available for hire or sale. Our yards in Bedfordshire and County Down are equipped for large-scale sheet pile storage, handling, and fabrication, including:
Temporary & Permanent Support Systems
We provide full design and installation of both temporary and permanent sheet pile support systems, including:
- Temporary waling beams, anchors, and props for construction phases
- Permanent tie bar and anchor systems for harbour, quay wall, and waterway applications
Discover more – Visit our Projects Section to see examples of our sheet piling works for marine, civil, and infrastructure projects, and learn why DAWSON-WAM is a trusted leader in the UK and Ireland for steel sheet piling solutions.
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Featured Projects
Visit our Projects Section to see examples of our sheet piling works for marine, civil, and infrastructure projects, and learn why DAWSON-WAM is a trusted leader in the UK and Ireland for steel sheet piling solutions.
