How do I instruct NSB Structures as my structural engineer?

Getting started is straightforward. Get in touch with a brief outline of your project, including any drawings or information you have at that stage, and Nicole will come back to you promptly to discuss scope, programme and fees. There's no lengthy onboarding process, just a clear, direct conversation about what your project needs.

What do you need from us before structural engineering work can begin?

The more information you can share upfront, the better, but Nicole is used to getting involved at early stages where information is still developing. Typically, a set of architect's drawings, a brief outline of the structural requirements and an understanding of the programme is enough to get started. For listed buildings or heritage properties, any existing survey information or historic drawings are particularly useful.

Do you have experience working on listed buildings in Surrey?

Yes. Our team has experience working on Grade I and Grade II listed buildings across Surrey and the surrounding areas, where structural interventions require careful judgement and sensitivity to the existing fabric. Surrey has a significant concentration of listed properties and designated heritage assets, and NSB Structures understands the constraints and approvals process that comes with working in this environment.

Do you have experience working in Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty?

Yes. Much of Surrey falls within or borders Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, including the Surrey Hills AONB. NSB Structures has experience working within these designations, where planning restrictions and material sensitivities require a considered and well-reasoned structural approach.

What's your typical turnaround on structural calculations for an architect?

Turnaround depends on the scale and complexity of the project. We will always agree to a clear programme at the outset and keep you informed if anything changes. For straightforward residential projects, calculations are typically delivered within a few working days. For larger or more complex schemes, a realistic programme is discussed and agreed before work begins.

Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?

Yes. NSB Structures holds full Professional Indemnity Insurance, giving you and your clients complete peace of mind. Full details are available on request.

Do you work under novation?

Yes. Nicole is experienced in working under novation and is comfortable operating within the full range of standard appointment structures used by architects across the industry.

Can you support planning applications with structural information?

Yes. NSB Structures regularly provides structural input to support planning applications, including structural statements, calculations and drawings prepared to the standard required by local planning authorities across Surrey, Sussex and the wider Home Counties.

What areas of Surrey do you cover for architectural projects?

NSB Structures is based in Guildford and services Sussex and Surrey, including Woking, Godalming, Cobham, Leatherhead, Dorking, Farnham, Cranleigh, Haslemere, Reigate, Horsham and Crawley. We also accept projects from Kent, Essex, London and the wider Home Counties. If you're not sure whether we cover your location, just get in touch.

Dependable structural engineering for Architects

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Working with Architects in Surrey

NSB Structures works alongside architects as a trusted structural partner, getting involved at the right stage, delivering what's needed on time, and communicating clearly throughout the life of your project.

Nicole Beaumont is a Chartered Structural Engineer with 20 years of experience across residential, commercial and new build projects throughout Surrey and the Home Counties. She has worked on Grade I and Grade II listed buildings and properties within Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where structural interventions require careful judgement, sensitivity to the existing fabric, and a thorough understanding of the constraints involved. It's the kind of experience that matters when the stakes are high and the margin for error is small.

She understands how architects work, what they need from a structural partner, and how to make the collaboration feel effortless rather than another thing to manage.

Work With Us

Architects

We’ve been working with Architects for over 15 years

From initial concept through to construction, NSB Structures provides thorough structural design and analysis across a wide range of project types. Whether you're working on a complex residential scheme, a commercial building or a new build development, Nicole works closely with your team to produce engineering solutions that are practical, buildable and aligned with your design intent.
NSB Structures produces clear, detailed structural calculations and drawings for planning applications and building control submissions. Everything is produced to the standard your project requires, delivered on time, and presented in a format that's straightforward to work with.
For new build projects, NSB Structures provides full structural design from concept to completion. Nicole works collaboratively with architects and contractors from the earliest stages, ensuring the structural design supports your vision while meeting all regulatory requirements.
NSB Structures has a proven track record in commercial structural engineering, including schools, hospitals, offices and mixed-use developments. Nicole brings the same thorough, personal approach to commercial projects as she does to residential work, ensuring every scheme is delivered safely, on time and to the highest standard.

Frequently Asked Questions from Architects

Getting started is straightforward. Get in touch with a brief outline of your project, including any drawings or information you have at that stage, and Nicole will come back to you promptly to discuss scope, programme and fees. There's no lengthy onboarding process, just a clear, direct conversation about what your project needs.
The more information you can share upfront, the better, but Nicole is used to getting involved at early stages where information is still developing. Typically, a set of architect's drawings, a brief outline of the structural requirements and an understanding of the programme is enough to get started. For listed buildings or heritage properties, any existing survey information or historic drawings are particularly useful.
Yes. Our team has experience working on Grade I and Grade II listed buildings across Surrey and the surrounding areas, where structural interventions require careful judgement and sensitivity to the existing fabric. Surrey has a significant concentration of listed properties and designated heritage assets, and NSB Structures understands the constraints and approvals process that comes with working in this environment.
Yes. Much of Surrey falls within or borders Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, including the Surrey Hills AONB. NSB Structures has experience working within these designations, where planning restrictions and material sensitivities require a considered and well-reasoned structural approach.

Turnaround depends on the scale and complexity of the project. We will always agree to a clear programme at the outset and keep you informed if anything changes. For straightforward residential projects, calculations are typically delivered within a few working days. For larger or more complex schemes, a realistic programme is discussed and agreed before work begins.
Yes. NSB Structures holds full Professional Indemnity Insurance to the value of £1,000,000, giving you and your clients complete peace of mind. Full details are available on request.
Yes. Nicole is experienced in working under novation and is comfortable operating within the full range of standard appointment structures used by architects across the industry.
NSB Structures is based in Guildford and services Sussex, and Surrey, including Woking, Godalming, Cobham, Leatherhead, Dorking, Farnham, Cranleigh, Haslemere, Reigate, Horsham and Crawley. We also accept projects from Kent, Essex, London and the wider Home Counties. If you're not sure whether we cover your location, just get in touch.

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