Business Details
13 Years
experience
Expert Structural & Civil Engineering Solutions in Edinburgh
Etive Consulting Engineers was established in Edinburgh in 2013 by a team of experienced professionals with 80 years of combined expertise in civil and structural engineering. Our approach prioritises active client engagement, ensuring we fully understand project requirements before delivering innovative, practical, and cost-effective engineering solutions. We specialise in structural design across all materials, from domestic projects to large-scale commercial developments, while our civil engineering services encompass earthworks, drainage systems, and infrastructure design. Our team's technical excellence is complemented by commercial awareness and an entrepreneurial spirit, enabling us to provide tailored solutions that maximise value for clients.As a limited liability company wholly owned by working directors, we maintain a hands-on approach to every project. Our capabilities extend to complex earthworks modelling, flood risk assessments, and integrated civil and structural engineering packages. We pride ourselves on fostering long-term client relationships through transparent communication and a commitment to exceeding expectations. Our engineers are chartered members of professional institutions including the Institution of Civil Engineers and the Institution of Structural Engineers. With offices in Edinburgh and Inverness, we deliver projects across the United Kingdom, combining local knowledge with national expertise.
Services
Structural Engineering
Civil Engineering
Drainage Design
Flood Risk Assessment
Infrastructure Design
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We combine 80 years of combined director experience with modern engineering practices
- Our chartered engineers maintain rigorous technical standards and professional accreditation
- We offer integrated civil and structural engineering services under one roof
- Our entrepreneurial approach delivers cost-effective, buildable solutions
- We provide hands-on director-level involvement in all projects
Associations and certifications
- Structural Engineers Registration Scheme (SER) - Approved Body
Services
Structural Engineering
We provide comprehensive structural engineering design services for buildings of all scales. Our expertise covers foundations, suspended floors, and roof structures using steel, concrete, timber, and masonry. Our engineers deliver practical solutions that prioritise buildability and cost-efficiency while maintaining safety standards. We work on domestic, commercial, and industrial projects across the UK.
Civil Engineering
Our civil engineering services include roads, drainage networks, and SUDs systems. We utilise industry-standard software to create site-specific solutions for earthworks and external works. We often package civil engineering with structural services but also deliver standalone civils projects. Our approach ensures infrastructure integrates seamlessly with building developments.
People
Grant Simpson
Director
Co-founder with extensive development experience, Grant combines technical expertise with commercial acumen to solve client challenges while managing business operations.
Hamish Martineau
Director
Technical lead and co-founder, Hamish ensures rigorous design standards are met while maintaining a calm, client-focused approach to engineering solutions.
Douglas Walker
Director
Chartered engineer with significant experience in medium and large-scale projects, contributing technical expertise and strategic leadership to client deliverables.
Alastair Manson
Director
Senior director with specialist knowledge in structural engineering, providing technical leadership and ensuring high-quality design outputs across complex projects.
Questions
What areas do Etive Consulting Engineers operate in?
We work throughout the United Kingdom with primary offices in Edinburgh and Inverness, delivering projects in major cities including Glasgow, Aberdeen, and Stirling.
What types of engineering services do you offer?
We provide structural engineering design for all building types and civil engineering services including drainage, roads, and infrastructure projects across multiple sectors.
What accreditations does Etive hold?
We are an Approved Body under the Structural Engineers Registration Scheme (SER) and our engineers hold chartered status with relevant professional institutions.
How does Etive ensure quality in engineering design?
Our directors maintain rigorous technical standards through hands-on involvement, supported by a team of experienced chartered engineers and associate directors.
