Structural Engineer
London
Structural engineering, civil engineering, planning applications, party wall surveys and boundary surveys for residential and commercial projects across London and the South East, with established coverage in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Manchester. Fixed fees agreed in writing.
Trusted Structural Engineering for Residential & Commercial Projects
DVC Engineering provides structural calculations, drawings, reports, and technical guidance for residential and commercial projects. We work with homeowners, architects, developers, and contractors to deliver engineering that is coordinated, compliant, and ready for construction. Every deliverable is clear, precise, and produced with the expectation that it will be used on site.
Based in London, our established coverage includes Milton Keynes, Northampton and Manchester, with planned site attendance and nationwide project coordination available.
- 01Eurocode-compliant structural calculations
- 02Coordinated drawings for Building Control
- 03Buildable, site-ready deliverables
Structural Engineer London
DVC Engineering is a structural and civil engineering consultancy based in EC2A, in the City of London. We provide structural calculations, steel beam design, load-bearing wall removal packages, loft conversion and extension structural design, structural surveys, foundation design, and Building Control coordination for homeowners, architects, contractors and developers across all London boroughs.
London's housing stock is structurally diverse — Victorian and Edwardian terraces in inner boroughs like Southwark and Lewisham, inter-war semis in Bromley and Greenwich, converted commercial buildings in Hackney and Tower Hamlets, and new-build developments across the capital. Each property type demands a different structural approach, and we design accordingly rather than applying generic solutions.
Whether you need a single steel beam calculation for a kitchen through-lounge in a Wandsworth terrace, a full loft conversion structural package in Westminster, or a structural survey for a property purchase in Croydon, we provide a fixed-fee proposal before any work begins. Our calculations are Eurocode-compliant and Building Control-ready, and we respond directly to Building Control queries as part of the standard scope.
Our Services
From structural calculations to site inspections, we cover the full scope of structural engineering for residential and commercial projects.
Structural Calculations London
Eurocode-compliant structural calculations and coordinated drawings for Building Control. Wall removals, extensions, loft conversions, beam design, foundations.
Load-Bearing Wall Removal
Structural assessment, steel beam design and Building Control-ready packages for load-bearing wall removals across London. Fixed fee from £450 + VAT.
RSJ & Steel Beam Design
RSJ and steel beam calculations for domestic alterations, extensions and loft conversions. Correct size, right connections, full Building Control pack.
Structural Surveys & Reports
Engineer-led crack inspections, movement investigations, structural defect reports and pre-purchase surveys. Written reports in plain English.
Building Control Support
Building Control-ready structural packages, technical query responses and construction-stage inspections for residential and commercial projects.
Loft Conversions & Extensions
Complete structural engineering for loft conversions and extensions: ridge beams, floor joists, dormers, foundations and full BC submission packs.
Civil Engineering
Below-ground drainage design, SuDS strategies and soakaway design to BRE 365, retaining wall design to Eurocode 7, sewer build-over applications and infrastructure coordination.
Planning Applications
Existing and proposed drawings, householder and full planning applications, condition discharge including drainage and SuDS, coordinated with structural design through to Building Control.
Party Wall Surveys
Party wall advice under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996: Section 1, 2 and 6 notices, schedules of condition, party wall awards and coordination with the structural design for beam bearings, underpinning and excavation.
Boundary Surveys
Millimetre-accurate boundary and measured site surveys with a Leica TS13 robotic total station. Topographical surveys, level surveys and movement monitoring, issued in PDF and DWG.
Below-ground civil engineering, coordinated with the structural design
As a structural and civil engineering consultancy, DVC Engineering holds drainage, SuDS and infrastructure design in-house. That means the below-ground elements of your project, drainage, levels and retaining walls, are coordinated with the structural frame and foundations under a single appointment, reducing clashes, rework and queries from Building Control and the local planning authority.
Drainage Design
Foul and surface water drainage design, sewer connections and build-over agreements.
SuDS & Soakaways
Sustainable drainage strategies and soakaway design to BRE 365.
Retaining Walls
Retaining wall and earth-retention design to Eurocode 7.
External Works
Hardstanding, levels and external works coordinated with the structural design.
Engineering With a Difference
The qualities that distinguish our work from a generic structural engineering service.
Commercially Aware
Engineering that accounts for budget, programme, and buildability from the outset. Practical decisions, not academic exercises.
Responsive Delivery
Structural programmes move quickly. We turn work around efficiently without compromising technical rigour or accuracy.
Unambiguous Outputs
Drawings, calculations, and reports that leave no room for misinterpretation on site or in a Building Control submission.
Continuity of Involvement
From initial survey through design and construction support, we remain available to resolve queries and keep the project moving.
Residential and Commercial
We work across both sectors, bringing the same standard of engineering to projects of every scale.
Residential Structural Engineering
We support homeowners, architects, and developers with structural design and reporting for extensions, loft conversions, internal alterations, load-bearing wall removals, and new residential works.
Commercial Structural Engineering
We work with contractors, developers, and asset owners on office fit-outs, change of use schemes, refurbishments, and structural modifications. Programme certainty and contractor-ready information.
How We Work
A clear, consistent process from first contact through to construction completion.
Initial Review
We review your drawings, photographs, and project brief to establish the structural scope and advise on the most efficient approach.
Site Visit
Where the project requires it, we inspect the property, assess the existing structure, and gather the information needed for accurate design.
Design & Delivery
We produce structural calculations, coordinated drawings, and reports prepared to the standard required for Building Control and construction.
Construction Support
We remain available throughout the build to address technical queries, respond to site conditions, and ensure the works proceed as designed.
What Our Clients Say
Structural Design Wall Removal and Skylights
"Highly recommend! They handled our kitchen renovation structural report with total professionalism. They were friendly, always on time, and extremely helpful with advice that went well beyond the initial brief. It's rare to find such great communication and extra support with contractor recommendations. We'll definitely be using them again."
Excellent Service from Start to Finish
"Excellent service from start to finish. The team carried out the work on my property with great attention to detail and professionalism. They were easy to deal with, transparent about costs and timelines and delivered high-quality work. I would definitely use them again and highly recommend them. Genuinely lovely people to get along with too."
Professional, Prompt and Go Above and Beyond
"Roshan and Jesan were very good and very helpful. They were also very prompt and responsive. The technical drawings were professional and produced on a timely basis. They liaised with the council to direct me in the right direction as my property is located in a conservation area, a leasehold and the council is also the freeholder. I would not hesitate to recommend them."
Structural Survey
"I recently had a structural survey carried out and was extremely impressed with the entire experience. The surveyor was friendly, knowledgeable, and incredibly supportive throughout the process. They took the time to explain everything clearly and were very accommodating to my questions and concerns. The quality of the survey was fantastic — thorough, detailed, and professionally presented. Highly recommended!"
Skylight for Roof
"After a recommendation, I knew I was in safe hands — very professional, highly responsive, and thorough. I couldn't recommend them more highly!"
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Discuss Your Project With an Engineer
Whether you are removing a load-bearing wall, planning an extension, or need a structural report, we will assess your requirements and provide a clear, no-obligation fee proposal.