Our Story

Structa was established in 2004 by four like-minded engineers who wanted to build something better - a business that would serve clients well by bringing together a broad, talented team of engineers and technicians, and giving them the support to do their best work. Twenty years on, that’s exactly what we are: around 40 engineers, technicians and business support staff across four UK offices, delivering projects nationwide. Every year we take on graduates, degree apprentices and trainee technicians, because growing the next generation of engineers and leaders has been part of the plan from the very beginning.

Our Purpose

Our purpose is “to develop and harness our engineering expertise, to create a sustainable legacy for those who construct and inhabit the built environment.”

We’re a multi-disciplinary consultancy working for private and public sector clients, on projects ranging from bespoke homes through to major regeneration and new housing developments for leading housebuilders and commercial clients. Our partners are hands-on - they stay close to the work to ensure high levels of technical expertise and client service. It’s an approach that has earned us 80% repeat business.

Our Values

• Team Work - Respecting colleagues, collaborating effectively, and providing support and feedback.
• Excellent Delivery - Delivering on time, with a high level of quality while being aware of the commercial requirements.
• Client Focus - Being proactive, listening, understanding and developing relationships.
• Communicate Clearly - Actively listening and communicating with others, willing to share knowledge, and creating a positive working environment.
• Working Style - Organised and aware of impact on others, and demonstrating an ongoing commitment to learning and self-development.

Our People-First Approach

We’ve always set out to value diversity and build an inclusive culture, because we know it makes our workplace better and our engineering stronger. Many of our long-standing technicians and engineers have achieved professional membership of the ICE with our support - and we back our junior people to develop fast by involving them in real projects from the outset.

Corporate Social Responsibility

We proudly promote careers in engineering and support STEM events at local schools and colleges. Each of our offices supports local homelessness charities - financially and through employee volunteering, fundraising and pro-bono work. We are longstanding partners of DENS in Hemel Hempstead and Threshold in Swindon. Every employee can take two paid days each year for volunteering, and at Christmas we contribute to food hampers for our nominated charities.

Meet our Partners

Our four owners aren’t remote figures - they lead projects, mentor graduates and sit in the same offices as you.

• Michael Ibbeson - Over thirty-five years’ consulting experience across building structures, infrastructure, civil and ground engineering; oversees business operations and all disciplines.
• Geoff Vine - Over forty years in structural engineering; leads our most structurally complex work on existing buildings and oversees health & safety and quality.
• Tim Smith - Over thirty years in civil and structural engineering; head of civil engineering, leads our due-diligence and planning support work.
• Graham White - Over thirty years in civil and structural engineering; head of structural engineering, leads multi-disciplinary project delivery and technical standards.