Business Details
9 Years
experience
Expert Structural Engineering Services in Solihull
Established in 2017 as a private limited company, Hancock Wheeldon & Ascough builds upon over 50 years of combined industry experience through its predecessor practices. Our firm specialises in civil and structural engineering consultancy, delivering tailored solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial projects across the Midlands and nationwide. We provide comprehensive services from initial design appraisal to full construction certification, with particular expertise in structural surveys, beam design, and feasibility studies.Our conservation division works collaboratively with architects on historic building restoration, employing modern techniques while preserving structural integrity. With Chartered and Incorporated Engineers leading projects, we maintain rigorous technical standards across diverse commissions including automotive showrooms, cultural heritage sites, and multi-storey developments. Our team combines technical excellence with practical problem-solving to address both conventional and complex engineering challenges.
Services
Structural surveys
Conservation projects
Residential developments
Commercial building design
Exhibition venue design
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years combined experience in structural engineering
- Specialised conservation expertise for historic buildings
- Chartered and Incorporated Engineers lead all projects
- Comprehensive services from design to construction certification
- Proven track record with automotive showrooms and cultural heritage sites
Services
Structural surveys
Chartered Engineers conduct comprehensive structural evaluations to identify distress or movement in buildings. We assess strength, stiffness, and durability of structural elements, providing detailed reports with recommendations for remedial action where necessary.
Conservation projects
Specialist structural engineering for historic buildings, combining traditional techniques with modern methods. We collaborate with architects to restore timber-framed structures, listed buildings, and culturally significant sites while maintaining original character.
Residential developments
Tailored structural solutions for domestic properties including beam design, barn conversions, and feasibility studies. We support homeowners and developers through all stages from initial appraisal to final certification.
Commercial building design
Design services for multi-storey offices, industrial portal frames, and automotive showrooms. Our engineers deliver cost-effective solutions meeting modern safety standards while addressing specific client requirements.
Exhibition venue design
Structural engineering for exhibition centres and hospitality suites, including NEC and NIA projects. We provide technical support for complex spatial requirements while ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
People
Ben Steward
Director
BSc CEng MICE qualified director with extensive experience in structural engineering projects, overseeing strategic direction and technical delivery across residential and commercial sectors.
Rob Shovelton
Director
MSc BSc hons CEng MIStructE director specialising in complex structural solutions, managing major commissions including automotive showrooms and conservation projects.
Simon Birch
Senior Engineer
IEng AMIStructE senior engineer with specialist conservation expertise, delivering structural solutions for historic buildings and listed properties.
Rosalyn Pearce
Senior Engineer
MEng senior engineer responsible for residential and commercial project design, providing technical leadership from concept to completion stages.
Trevor Wheeldon
Consultant
IEng AMIStructE consultant offering specialist advice on structural integrity and conservation projects, drawing on decades of industry experience.
Questions
What does a structural survey involve?
Our structural surveys assess building integrity, checking for movement or distress in load-bearing elements. Engineers provide detailed reports with remedial action recommendations where required.
What types of projects do you handle?
We specialise in residential developments, commercial buildings, conservation projects, and exhibition venues across the Midlands and nationwide.
How can I make payments?
We accept bank transfers, cheques, and card payments as detailed in our invoices.
What are your office hours?
Our Solihull office operates Monday-Friday 09:00-17:00 for client consultations and project discussions.
Do you work on historic buildings?
Yes, we have specialist conservation expertise for historic structures including timber-framed buildings and listed properties.
What qualifications do your engineers hold?
Our team includes Chartered Engineers (CEng), Incorporated Engineers (IEng), and members of professional institutions like ICE and IStructE.
