Business Details
Specialist Food Industry Architects & Project Managers
Arctica brings decades of specialised expertise in food factory design and project management, serving clients across the food, logistics, and distribution sectors. Our multidisciplinary team combines architectural innovation with deep industry knowledge to deliver facilities that meet rigorous hygiene and operational standards, including high-care, low-risk, and GMP environments. With a proven track record working alongside blue-chip companies, we provide end-to-end solutions from feasibility studies to project completion. Our approach prioritises process efficiency, future-proofing, and cost-effective design tailored to clients' unique needs. Backed by over 150 years of combined experience, we hold memberships in leading industry bodies such as RICS, RIBA, and CIAT.Our directors lead every project directly, ensuring hands-on oversight and innovative solutions that align with evolving industry standards. We specialise in creating low-maintenance, employee-centric facilities that support long-term business growth while maintaining strict compliance with food safety regulations. Our value engineering services optimise both design and budget outcomes, and we act as principal designers under CDM 2015 regulations to ensure health and safety compliance. Trusted by repeat clients for our technical excellence and client-focused approach, we deliver projects on time and within budget while maintaining the highest standards of quality and service.
Services
Food Factory Design
Project Management
Cost Consultancy
Process Engineering
CDM Compliance
Value Engineering
Feasibility Studies
Highlights and features
- We have over 150 years of combined experience in food industry architecture
- Our team includes RICS, RIBA, and CIAT accredited professionals
- We provide hands-on project management from conception to completion
- We specialise in BRC-compliant facilities for food safety standards
- Our value engineering services optimise both cost and design outcomes
Associations and certifications
- RICS
- RIBA
- CIAT
- CEng
What people say
Expertise in food industry
Completed on time
Understood our business
Hands-on approach
Facility enables growth
Services
Food Factory Design
We create specialist food production facilities meeting hygiene and safety standards. Our designs optimise process flows, equipment layout, and employee welfare. With experience in high-care environments, we deliver efficient, future-proof facilities that support business growth while maintaining compliance with industry regulations.
Project Management
Our directors lead projects from concept to completion, managing timelines, budgets, and stakeholders. We provide hands-on oversight of contractors and coordinate technical teams. This ensures seamless delivery of complex food industry projects while maintaining strict adherence to quality and safety standards.
Cost Consultancy
Our quantity surveyors offer expert cost control services throughout project lifecycles. We provide feasibility studies, budgeting, and value engineering to maximise return on investment. This ensures clients achieve their project goals while maintaining financial discipline and avoiding unexpected expenses.
Process Engineering
We optimise manufacturing processes and equipment selection for food production facilities. Our engineers conduct efficiency assessments and equipment procurement. This ensures production lines operate at peak performance while meeting hygiene and safety requirements across various food industry applications.
CDM Compliance
We act as principal designers under CDM 2015 regulations, managing health and safety throughout projects. Our team coordinates risk assessments and safety documentation. This ensures full compliance with legal requirements while maintaining safe working environments during construction phases.
People
Lee Chapman
Director
BSC (Hons), MRICS accredited director with extensive food industry experience. Leads project delivery and strategic direction while maintaining hands-on involvement in key client projects.
Niall McQuitty
Principle Architect
RIBA-registered architect specialising in food sector design. Diplomate with ARB and RIBA, focusing on creating compliant, efficient facilities that meet evolving industry standards.
Peter Bradley
Architectural Director
BA (Hons) qualified architectural director with specialist knowledge in industrial food facility design. Oversees technical delivery and design innovation across major projects.
Anthony Bowe
Senior Architectural Technologist
BSc (Hons), MCIAT accredited technologist with expertise in food industry compliance. Focuses on technical detailing and regulatory adherence for complex food production environments.
Calum Terry
Quantity Surveyor
BSc (Hons) qualified surveyor specialising in cost management for food sector projects. Provides expert budgeting and financial oversight to ensure projects remain within planned expenditure.
Questions
What sectors do you specialise in?
We focus exclusively on the food, logistics, and distribution sectors, providing tailored architectural and project management solutions.
Can you help with BRC/GFSI compliance?
Yes, our team has extensive experience delivering facilities that meet BRC, Salsa, and other food safety accreditation standards.
Do you handle projects outside the UK?
While based in the UK, we have experience working on international projects through collaboration with local partners.
What project sizes do you handle?
We work on projects of all scales, from small refurbishments to large-scale factory developments across the food sector.
How do you ensure cost control?
Our quantity surveyors provide continuous cost management throughout projects, using value engineering to optimise budgets without compromising quality.
Can you assist with process optimisation?
Yes, our process engineering team specialises in improving efficiency, de-bottlenecking production lines, and equipment specification.
