Structural Engineer for RIBA Stages 1-3

@oliverp36

Hello LEG Team, Your requirement for a structural engineer to support the early design of your 260m² low-carbon environmental centre is a service I specialize in. ✅ Sustainable Design & Early-Stage Expertise ✅. I will review architectural sketches and provide robust structural concepts for your funding pack, focusing on efficient, low-carbon solutions like timber or hybrid frames. My goal is to ensure your design is both buildable and compliant, providing clear, high-level advice without unnecessary cost. I have successfully delivered several similar early-stage packages for community buildings and can provide a indicative fee bracket based on your specific scope. I am ready to coordinate with your team immediately. Sincerely

@williamh311

✔Best Match! I’ve done similar work, and I can already picture how to approach it effectively. This type of modest-scale, sustainability-focused building is exactly where I spend most of my time as an engineer. ✅ For RIBA Stages 1–3, here’s what I can provide: - Review of early architectural sketches and indicative layouts - Initial load paths and structural concept options (timber frame, hybrid timber/steel, low-carbon solutions) - Guidance on material choices and sustainable construction methods - Early calculations, sketches, and notes suitable for planning- and funding-stage documentation - Coordination with the architect and QS to keep the structural strategy aligned with cost and constructability - Compliance with the relevant Eurocodes and UK Building Regulations ✅ Indicative Fee Range: For a building in the ~260 m² range with a simple partial upper floor, early-stage structural involvement typically falls between £1,800–£3,200 depending on the number of iterations and meetings required. I’m happy to provide a more precise figure once I see the initial architectural sketches. I have completed several community buildings and light commercial projects of similar scale, many of them using timber or hybrid sustainable systems. I can share comparable examples upon request. If this aligns with what you’re looking for, I’d be glad to review your sketches and discuss the early strategy with you.

@charlesm120

Hi there, I can provide early-stage structural engineering support for the proposed 260 m² community environmental centre, including advice on potential partial upper floors. I have experience with small community and light-commercial buildings, and I specialise in sustainable, low-carbon construction methods such as timber frame, hybrid systems, and low-carbon materials. At RIBA Stages 1–3, I will: • Review and advise on early architectural sketches and layouts • Provide high-level structural concepts suitable for planning and funding packs • Recommend structural approaches aligned with sustainability goals • Ensure designs comply with relevant structural standards and regulations • Coordinate closely with your architect and quantity surveyor I can also provide indicative fee ranges and reference similar projects where I guided early-stage designs and cost-efficient, low-carbon structural strategies. Deliverables include high-level concept sketches, written summaries of structural approaches, and preliminary guidance for design development. I am available to begin immediately and look forward to helping Lochaber Environmental Group develop a robust, sustainable structural strategy for your project. Thanks.,

@richardstr1

✅ Hello Fiona, ✅ I'd be glad to support Lochaber Environmental Group with the early structural design for your proposed 260m² community centre at Glenkingie Street, focused on sustainable, low-carbon construction. Scope (RIBA Stages 1–3): – Review sketches and advise on structure options. – Develop early structural concepts for planning/funding, including timber or hybrid framing, foundation options, and pitched roof spans. – Align design with Eurocodes, UK standards, and low-carbon goals. – Provide outline drawings, performance specs, and coordinate with architect/QS. Relevant Experience: – CLT rural community hub (Scotland). – Net-zero school design using hybrid timber systems. – Sustainable refurbishment of public building. Happy to discuss next steps and provide a detailed proposal. Best regards, Richard

@williams0146

Hello, I’m William, a structural engineer with experience supporting early-stage design for small community and light commercial buildings, specializing in sustainable and low-carbon construction. I have delivered similar projects for community/educational centres and am familiar with best practices for sustainable construction. Let’s ensure LEG’s vision is realized efficiently and sustainably. Please share early plans or meeting requirements for a tailored proposal and timeline. Best regards, William

@JohnSmith7878

Dear Fiona. I am excited to express my interest in supporting the design work for your proposed community environmental centre. With extensive experience in structural engineering and a focus on sustainable, low-carbon construction methods, I am well-prepared to assist through RIBA Stages 1–3. I can provide valuable insights by reviewing early architectural sketches and developing initial structural design concepts suitable for your planning and funding stages. My understanding of sustainable materials and construction methods will ensure that our approaches align with your project’s goals. I am committed to coordinating closely with the architect and quantity surveyor to maintain a collaborative design process. I would be happy to share examples of similar projects I have completed, as well as indicative fee ranges for comparable early-stage structural design work. I look forward to the opportunity to contribute to this meaningful endeavor. Thank you. John