Engineering Services and Specialists for Structures, Facades and Fire Safety

Whether it's a new landmark or the restoration of an old gem, the expertise of our engineering team plays a role in shaping our built environment across the UK.

We understand that every project is a unique opportunity to create something remarkable. We also know that you need engineering solutions that are tailored to your specific needs and challenges, and that deliver lasting value and quality. That's why we offer a range of engineering services that cover all aspects of structural, fire and façade engineering. Whether you're building a new landmark or restoring an old one, we can help you achieve your vision with confidence and care.

Our engineering team consists of highly qualified and experienced professionals who share our values of excellence, integrity and innovation. We work closely with you to understand your objectives, design requirements and site constraints, and provide engineering solutions that are fit for purpose, cost-effective and sustainable. We pay attention to every detail, from ensuring structural integrity and safety, to creating stunning façades that balance aesthetics and durability. We are always on hand to offer advice, support and guidance throughout the project lifecycle.

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Thomas Carpentier

Director, Engineering

thomas.carpentier@socotec.co.uk 07738 104 042

Our Engineering Solutions

Fire Engineering

Structural Engineering

Façade Engineering

Take a look at some of our comprehensive solutions

Fire Engineering

A recent project, the St. Olave’s development in Southwark, London, exemplifies our dedication to ensuring safety and quality from project inception to construction commencement.

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Structural Engineering

Here what one of the founding members of our structural engineering team has to say about his day-to-day responsibilities.

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Discover our award-winning, client-focused approach to fire safety engineering, providing flexible solutions with high technical capability. As your dedicated partners, we apply engineering principles to prevent, control, and manage fires; tailoring prescriptive and performance-based solutions for various sectors. With over 23 years of expertise, our consultants deeply understand fire and human behaviour, allowing them to develop fire safety strategies. From residential to industrial, our team is well-versed in British, European, American and other international fire codes, offering a range of services locally and abroad. Our services extend further to other specialisations within fire engineering, including smoke modelling, structural fire engineering and the assessment of timber frame or CLT structure buildings.

Delivering specialised Technical Inspection Services for Latent Defects Insurance, we offer a comprehensive suite to address structural engineering needs. Latent Defects Insurance, also known as Inherent Defects Insurance, safeguards against issues arising from design, specification, materials and workmanship faults in buildings or structures. Our 60-year legacy in global technical inspection, coupled with our No. 1 position in the French Inspection Market, positions us to aspire to be a world leader in building inspection and verification.

Our façade engineering consultants deliver expert building envelope services, catering to new and existing building structures. Whether they are ground-up developments or the preservation of existing structures, we provide technical guidance during the bidding process and throughout the intricate design and construction stages. We also provide engineering support for issues related to high-performing building envelopes, and related to façade and roof elements.

Engineering Solutions

Discover our approach

We're passionate about making sure your buildings are safe and sustainable, ensuring they stand the test of time from the inside out.

That's why we have a team of fire engineering specialists who work hard to protect people and property from fire hazards. They use the latest techniques and tools to assess the risks and find the best solutions for your projects.

We also have a team of façade engineering experts who know how to balance and aesthetics and reliance for the exteriors of your buildings. They work closely with you to understand your vision and your challenges, and they use their skills and experience to design façades that look great and last long.

No matter what kind of engineering service you need, our team will deliver it with care and quality. We have a network of professionals who share their knowledge and expertise to solve problems and improve outcomes. We don't use jargon or complicate things; we speak your language and explain everything clearly and honestly. We believe that our success is a team effort, and we value your input and feedback.

Whether you need us across the UK, we're here to make your buildings better.

We're passionate about making sure your buildings are safe and sustainable, ensuring they stand the test of time from the inside out.

Whether you need us across the UK, we're here to make your buildings better.