Business Details
36 Years
experience
Award-Winning Structural & Civil Engineering Services
Founded in 1990, Diamond Wood & Shaw have delivered structural and civil engineering expertise for over 35 years. Our team combines technical excellence with practical experience across domestic extensions, large-scale commercial developments, and infrastructure projects. We provide end-to-end solutions from feasibility studies to construction phase support. Our engineers specialise in steel, concrete, masonry, timber, and aluminium structures alongside sustainable drainage systems. With ISO 9001 certification, we maintain rigorous quality standards while embracing technological advancements like BIM.Our leadership team holds memberships in prestigious institutions including the Institution of Structural Engineers. We serve clients nationally while maintaining strong regional roots in Leicestershire. Our multidisciplinary approach addresses both traditional and modern construction challenges. Continuous professional development ensures our team remains at the forefront of engineering innovation. Client collaboration remains central to our practice as we adapt to evolving industry standards.
Services
Structural Engineering
Civil Engineering
Structural Inspections
Refurbishments
Sustainable Drainage Systems
Flood Risk Assessments
BIM Implementation
Highway Design
Drainage Auditing
Project Programming
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- Award-winning engineers with nationwide project experience
- Over 35 years' continuous service since company formation
- Comprehensive structural and civil engineering capabilities
- ISO 9001 certified quality management system
- Specialist expertise in sustainable construction solutions
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001:2015
Services
Structural Engineering
We design structural systems using steel, concrete, masonry, timber, and aluminium for new developments and refurbishments. Our scope covers foundations to roof constructions, ensuring safe load-bearing solutions that meet building regulations. Specialising in residential, commercial, and educational sectors, we provide detailed calculations and construction drawings while maintaining cost-effectiveness.
Civil Engineering
Our infrastructure services include road layouts, drainage solutions, and sustainable water management systems. We create compliant highway agreements and stormwater management plans. With expertise in SuDS and flood risk assessments, we ensure site-specific solutions that balance functionality with environmental considerations across industrial and residential developments.
Structural Inspections
We conduct comprehensive structural assessments for existing buildings, including defect analysis and repair strategies. Our engineers evaluate damage from subsidence, fire, or vehicular impact while providing rebuilding recommendations. We also perform RAAC surveys and condition assessments to inform maintenance or renovation decisions for commercial and residential properties.
Sustainable Drainage Systems
We design environmentally responsible drainage solutions that meet Environment Agency standards. Our SuDS expertise includes permeable paving, attenuation basins, and rainwater harvesting systems. We ensure developments comply with flood risk mitigation requirements while optimising land use through integrated water management strategies that align with the Code for Sustainable Homes.
BIM Implementation
We integrate Building Information Modelling within multidisciplinary projects to enhance collaboration and efficiency. Our BIM workflows utilise Revit and CAD technologies for accurate 3D modeling and data management. This approach improves design coordination, reduces errors during construction, and supports lifecycle management of assets from initial concept through to project completion and client handover.
People
Fergus Shaw
Director
With over 40 years' experience in structural design, Fergus is a Fellow of the Institution of Structural Engineers and former chairman of regional committees. He has led major projects across commercial, retail and residential sectors since co-founding the company in 1990.
Andy Kenyon
Structural Director
A registered Chartered Engineer with 20+ years' experience in structural design and project management. Andy specialises in development from feasibility studies through to detailed design, and serves on the board of ProCon Leicestershire to advance industry standards.
Bhavin Parmar
Civil Engineering Director
Over 15 years' experience delivering civil engineering solutions for infrastructure projects. Bhav leads drainage strategy development and highways design while maintaining a focus on cost-effective, compliant solutions for residential and commercial developments.
Russell Hawkins
Technical Director
With 35 years' industry experience, Russell oversees technical standards and software implementation. He manages CAD/Revit training and project programming, ensuring efficient workflows and adherence to quality protocols across all engineering disciplines.
Rebecca Shimmings
Senior Infrastructure Engineer
21 years of expertise in drainage design and highway engineering. Rebecca develops sustainable drainage solutions and manages flood risk assessments, maintaining key relationships with local authorities to ensure planning compliance for residential and commercial developments.
Questions
What engineering services do you offer?
We provide structural and civil engineering services for domestic extensions, commercial developments, infrastructure projects, flood risk assessments, and sustainable drainage systems.
How many years have you been in business?
We have operated continuously since 1990, with many team members holding additional decades of relevant industry experience.
What accreditations do you hold?
We maintain ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality management and our engineers hold professional memberships with institutions including IStructE and ICE.
Which areas do you serve?
Primarily based in Enderby, Leicestershire, we deliver projects across the East Midlands and nationwide through our established network.
