• St Giles Circus construction site in London

    Clear Solutions for
    Complex Challenges

    Building efficient and sustainable structures - fast

    Learn More

  • Construction engineering site showcasing structural solutions

    Clear Solutions for
    Complex Challenges

    Building efficient and sustainable structures - fast

    Learn More

Cambell Brown Engineers is a specialist structural and construction engineering consultancy based in central London, delivering expert temporary works design, structural engineering solutions, and BIM‑driven construction engineering services. Since 2013, our team has combined deep experience from some of the UK’s most complex construction projects with broad structural design expertise across residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. Our blend of buildability insight, technical rigour, and innovative problem‑solving enables us to unlock challenging sites and deliver practical, buildable engineering solutions that work in the real world.

We support a diverse range of clients—including global contractors, leading developers, architects, and private homeowners—and we build long‑term relationships by consistently delivering cost‑effective, elegant, and reliable engineering. Every project is underpinned by clear communication, strong technical excellence, and a commitment to making construction safer, smarter, and more sustainable through thoughtful structural engineering and well‑planned construction methodologies.

Services Overview

We deliver structural solutions that combine technical precision with architectural vision. Our expertise covers:

  • Design for new and existing structures
  • Complex renovations and facade retentions
  • Residential, commercial, and industrial projects
  • Structural analysis and optimization
  • Basement and top-down construction design

Read more

We provide practical, safe, and efficient construction engineering services, including:

  • Temporary works design (formwork, falsework, hoardings)
  • Crane bases, ties, and lifting equipment
  • Vehicle gantries and temporary bridges
  • Construction methodologies and method statements
  • Solutions for complex sequencing and accelerated programmes
Read more

We leverage advanced digital tools to enhance design clarity and collaboration. We use BIM modelling and visualization, 3D coordination and clash detection, Digital workflows for structural and construction engineering early stage design inputs using parametric and data-driven tools.

Read more
  • Lots Road Power Station transformation project

    Retaining History

    See how we helped transform and repurpose Lots Road Power Station

    Learn More

  • Lots Road Power Station transformation project

    Retaining History

    See how we helped transform and repurpose Lots Road Power Station

    Learn More

The Art of
Building Adaptation

How we are simplifying London's most
complex construction projects

Featured Projects

Hatton Wall structural engineering project thumbnail
Hatton Wall
Structural Engineering
30 Grosvenor Square construction engineering project thumbnail
30 Grosvenor Square
Construction Engineering
65 Gresham Street construction engineering project thumbnail
65 Gresham Street
Construction Engineering
St John's Wood Square construction engineering project thumbnail
St John's Wood
Construction Engineering

Category A5 Carbon
why it matters more than you think

What is A5 Carbon, why is it important, and what can we do about it?

Learn More

Feature

Why Phased Design & Build Contracts are Becoming the Smartest way to Deliver Complex Structures

But, how do you shape your contracts so the project is positioned for success.

Read More

Illustration of phased design and build contracts for complex structures

Insights

Collaborative insights and expert perspectives driving London’s most ambitious builds.

Underpinning a historic church illustration

Underpinning History

How do you support a 700 year old church in the middle of a cemetery while you construct a 4-storey basement below.

Read more

More Insights