Structural Design

LSY specialises in designing structures across all sectors, including residential, commercial, retail, health, education, and hospitality. We offer a complete range of civil and structural engineering services for both temporary and permanent works – something of a rarity in our industry. Our extensive multidisciplinary experience means we understand the diverse needs of our clients in different sectors to anticipate issues and deliver projects.

Structural Design Services

Temporary Works Needling System

Residential – A cost-effective, practical approach with the convenience of a single port of call for structural engineering.


Offices – Vast experience in finding solutions to issues associated with dense urban site developments.


Retail – The ability to future-proof retail developments with flexible layouts to accommodate changing demands.


Sports and leisure – Awareness of harsh environmental conditions and the need for unobstructed views to maximise potential.


Listed buildings – The knowledge and skills to identify common issues and propose structural solutions that are acceptable to local conservation officers.


LSY’s chartered civil and structural engineers can assist with every stage of a project, from concept and detailed design to construction management. The broad skillsets of our engineers include everything from simple hand calculations and Tedds software to complex finite element analysis and Revit models – ensuring that your project is in expert hands.

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Our Structural Design Projects

Brompton Road, London, UK

LSY Engineering Consultants Ltd was appointed to provide full structural engineering and Building Control design services for the refurbishment of a property in Brompton Road, a four-storey mixed-use building located within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The project involved a comprehensive programme of structural alterations and upgrades, including the assessment and strengthening of existing structural elements, the design of new steelwork, floor strengthening works, chimney support arrangements, lintel designs for new openings, and the integration of new composite floor construction. Our involvement covered RIBA Stages 4 and 5, from detailed structural assessment through to construction support and Building Control approval.

Grade I Listed Residence, London, UK

LSY Engineering Consultants Ltd was appointed as lead Temporary Works Engineers for the refurbishment and extension of an existing 4no.storey Grade I listed building in Central London. The project comprised an extensive programme of refurbishment works, including a basement extension, new swimming pool installation, roof extension, and significant structural alterations throughout the existing building. Given the scale and complexity of the development, temporary works played a critical role in ensuring the stability of both the building and neighbouring properties throughout construction. Our appointment included the design, coordination, and inspection of numerous temporary works elements, including: Basement wall propping Hoarding design Masonry façade retention systems Needling arrangements Scaffold support designs Shaft excavation support structures Swimming pool support arrangements Temporary propping systems Underpinning support systems

Embassy Facility Refurbishment, London, UK

LSY Engineering Consultants Ltd was appointed as Lead Temporary Works Engineer for the refurbishment of an existing embassy building in London. The project involved extensive internal alterations, the removal of structural elements, the installation of new service routes, and below-ground excavation work within a constrained urban site. Our role included the design and coordination of all temporary works required to facilitate the refurbishment safely and efficiently while maintaining the stability of the existing structure throughout the construction process.