Reynolds International Ltd (RIL) is the UK’s leading independent near-surface geophysics consultancy company. Whether you are looking to develop a major offshore wind farm or a small commercial development on land, helping you with YOUR prospective project is what their business is all about. Each site investigation, earthquake preparedness plan or glacial hazards assessment is unique to you. They view each project as a special case and are not satisfied until you are. Their highly qualified and experienced staff will take the time to work with you so that you feel confident that the project outcomes meet your requirements and your expectations.

The company was established in July 2009 by its Managing Director, Prof. John M. Reynolds. They specialise in near-surfaceand wind farm geophysics, earthquake preparedness, and glacial hazard assessment and mitigation as core parts of their business. Their activities have been built up from previous work undertaken over the previous 15 years by Reynolds Geo-Sciences Ltd (RGSL).

Their personnel have worked extensively in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, South America and Antarctica on a variety of commercial and research projects. Their clients include the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO), UN agencies, engineering and renewable-energy consultancies, major manufacturing companies, other commercial organisations, and government agencies (e.g. Countryside Council for Wales).

In order to provide you with the best technical advice, their extensive commercial experience is underpinned by research that is often undertaken in conjunction with university research groups. Their research is frequently published in peer-reviewed international journals, details of which are provided within the resources section.

Prof. Reynolds is the leading world expert on glacial hazard assessment and remediation and is also well-known internationally through his widely acclaimed textbook ‘An introduction to applied and environmental geophysics’.