Our Services
From first feasibility sketch to final sign-off, Norvan Engineering delivers structural, civil, and mechanical engineering expertise under one roof — with a named senior engineer accountable on every scheme.
Foundations & Frames Built to Last
We design the structural backbone of buildings of every scale — calculating loads, selecting materials, and detailing connections so a structure performs safely for decades, not just on the day it's signed off.
What's Included- Foundation design — strip, raft, piled, and ground-bearing solutions matched to ground conditions
- Load analysis and structural calculations to British Standards and Eurocodes
- Steel and concrete frame design, including connection detailing
- Structural drawings and calculation packages for Building Control submission
- Temporary works design for construction-stage stability
Roads, Drainage & Below-Ground Works
Everything that has to work before a single wall goes up. We design and oversee the groundworks, drainage, and utilities infrastructure that sites depend on — for both public authorities and private developers.
What's Included- Foul and surface water drainage design, including SuDS strategies
- Site-wide earthworks and cut-and-fill strategy
- Highways and access road design to adoptable standards
- Utilities coordination — water, gas, power, and telecoms routing
- Flood risk assessments and attenuation design
Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Design
Building services that work together, not against each other. Our MEP team designs and coordinates the systems that make a building habitable, efficient, and compliant — resolved on drawing before they're resolved on site.
What's Included- Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system design
- Electrical distribution, containment, and lighting design
- Above- and below-ground plumbing and drainage layout
- Building Regulations Part L compliance and energy modelling
- Clash-detection coordination against structural and architectural drawings
One Point of Accountability, Start to Finish
Every project we manage has a single senior contact who owns the programme, the budget, and the outcome — so you're never chasing different people for different answers.
What's Included- Programme planning and critical-path scheduling
- Tender management and contractor procurement
- Cost control, valuations, and budget reporting
- CDM 2015 Principal Designer / Principal Contractor duties
- Site supervision and quality monitoring through to handover
Know What You're Building On — and Into
Good decisions start with accurate information. We carry out the surveys that tell you what's actually on site, below it, and in what condition — with clear, actionable reporting, not just raw data.
What's Included- Topographic surveys for design and planning purposes
- Structural condition surveys for existing buildings
- Geotechnical investigations and soil reports
- Measured building surveys and as-built drawings
- Defects diagnosis with remedial recommendations
Design and Construction, Under One Contract
Where a client wants a single point of responsibility from concept to completion, we deliver design and construction together — reducing the gaps where risk and cost normally creep in.
What's Included- Concept design through to detailed technical design
- Buildability review during design to control construction risk
- Single fixed-price contract covering design and construction
- Integrated programme — no design-to-build handover gap
- One team accountable for cost, quality, and programme
Our Process
A consistent sequence on every project, regardless of size — so you always know what stage you're at and what comes next.
Consultation
We discuss your project, site, and constraints, and scope out which services you actually need — no upselling.
→Survey & Design
Site information is gathered and a technical design is developed, with options reviewed against your budget and timeline.
→Delivery
A named senior engineer manages execution on site, with regular progress reporting and quality checks throughout.
→Handover
Final sign-off, as-built documentation, and certification are provided — so you have a complete record, not just a finished site.
Frequently
Asked
Answers to what clients most often ask before getting in touch. Anything else — just ask us directly.
Either is fine. Many clients come to us for a single survey or design package; others want everything from feasibility to handover managed under one team. We scope only what your project needs.
We provide a fixed-fee proposal after an initial consultation and, where needed, a site visit. You'll see the full scope and cost in writing before any work begins — no hourly surprises.
Yes — this is a common arrangement. We regularly act as the structural or civil engineer within a wider design team, coordinating directly with your architect, contractor, or principal designer.
Yes. Our structural calculations and drawings are prepared to a standard suitable for Building Control or Approved Inspector submission, and we can liaise directly with them on technical queries.
We're based in London and operate across England, Scotland, and Wales. Site visits and surveys are arranged according to project location and scale.
Ready to Scope
Your Project?
Tell us what you're working on and we'll recommend the right service mix — with a clear, fixed-fee proposal.