Brigade Role
It is responsible for a wide spectrum of capabilities including military engineering, EOD & Search, ammunition technical support, military working dogs and counter-CBRN.
12 (Force Support) Engineer Group
Provides support to Theatre Entry, including route maintenance and enabling airfield operations.
The Lead Air Support Squadron supports the Royal Air Force to facilitate the rapid deployment of Air operations.
170 (Infrastructure Support) Engineer Group
Will design, resource and construct the infrastructure to sustain a deployed force. Its ability to assess, repair and re-establish infrastructure will provide a vital capability in post conflict environments.
29 Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Search Group
Will support both deployed operations and Homeland Defence. The Group locates and disposes of conventional and improvised explosive threats. It provides technical expertise to ensure that the Army’s ammunition is fit for purpose and all forms of Search capability including Military Working Dog support.
Where to Find Us Overseas
We can be found at a number of worldwide locations at any given time. We are constantly deployed on operations, undertaking exercises overseas or contributing to Defence Engagement in South Asia and Africa.
Take a look on the map at some of the current and recent locations where the Brigade has been in action.
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What We Do
Our Locations
Headquarters 8 Engineer Brigade
Gibraltar Barracks
Minley, Hampshire
12 (Force Support) Engineer Group
RAF Wittering
Cambridgeshire
32 Engineer Regiment
Marne Barracks
Catterick, North Yorkshire
36 Engineer Regiment
Invicta Park Barracks
Maidstone, Kent
39 Engineer Regiment
Kinloss Barracks
Forres, Moray
71 Engineer Regiment (RHQ)
Leuchars Station
Fife, Scotland
75 Engineer Regiment (RHQ)
Peninsula Barracks
Warrington, Cheshire
29 (Explosive Ordnance Disposal & Search) Group
Montgomery House
Aldershot, Hampshire
33 Engineer Regiment (EOD&S)
Carver Barracks
Wimbish, Essex
35 Engineer Regiment (EOD&S)
Carver Barracks
Wimbish, Essex
101 Engineer Regiment (EOD&S) (RHQ)
Hudson House
Catford, London
11 (EOD&S) Regiment RLC
Vauxhall Barracks
Didcot, Oxfordshire
1 Military Working Dog Regiment
St George's Barracks
North Luffenham, Rutland
28 Engineer Regiment (C-CBRN)
RAF Honington
Thetford, Norfolk
Chetwynd Barracks
Nottingham
170 (Infrastructure Support) Engineer Group, 62 Works Group, 63 Works Group, 65 Works Group, 66 Works Group
20 Works Group (Air Support)
RAF Wittering
Cambridgeshire
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Corps of Royal Engineers
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