Shape Consulting Engineers is proud to announce the successful completion of a management buyout, with Managing Director Barry Wilson assuming full ownership of the business.
This milestone marks the beginning of an exciting new era for Shape, providing clarity of leadership, long-term stability and a renewed focus on growth, culture and exceptional client delivery.
Commenting on the news, Barry said:
“I’m delighted to share that the management buyout of Shape Consulting Engineers is now complete. This marks an important new chapter for the business, and I’m excited to be moving forward with full control and a clear vision for the future.
Shape has a fantastic team, a strong pipeline, and significant potential to scale. I’m genuinely energised to focus fully on growth, culture, and continuing to deliver excellent outcomes for our clients. There are big plans ahead and momentum is already building.”
The transaction was supported by a trusted team of professional advisers, including Simon Mills and Josh Christopher at Langtons, Jim Moore at River Capital, and David Williams and Joe Smith at Acuity Law, whose guidance and pragmatism helped navigate a complex process smoothly.
Barry added:
“Having the right people around the table made a complex transaction far more manageable. I’m grateful to everyone behind the scenes who helped get this over the line – onward and upward.”
With a strong team in place, a healthy forward workload and ambitious plans already underway, Shape Consulting Engineers is entering this new chapter with confidence and momentum, reaffirming its commitment to delivering high-quality engineering solutions and building long-term partnerships with clients across the UK.
