Civil and structural engineering for schools, colleges, and education facilities that support future generations
Education
Shear Design provides civil and structural engineering services for a wide range of education projects, including new schools, sports facilities, special educational needs (SEN) units, and campus infrastructure. We understand the importance of creating safe, practical, and sustainable learning environments while minimising disruption to existing school operations.
Our Education Projects
Our role
Working closely with local authorities, architects, contractors, and education stakeholders, we deliver coordinated engineering solutions from concept through to construction. Whether delivering new-build schools or expanding existing campuses, our focus is on providing efficient, buildable designs that meet the needs of students, staff, and the wider community.
Key Services
Civil and structural engineering for education developments
New school, sports hall, and SEN facility design
Foundation and structural steelwork design
Drainage, highways, and site infrastructure design
Section 278 and SAB submissions
Reinforcement detailing and structural coordination
Coordination with local authorities, architects, contractors, and education stakeholders
Technical support throughout design and construction
Typical Stages
Our Approach
Concept & Feasibility
Every education project begins with a detailed assessment of the site, existing infrastructure, and project objectives. We evaluate structural systems, foundation solutions, drainage requirements, access arrangements, and site constraints to develop practical engineering strategies from the earliest design stages.
Civil & Structural Design
We provide integrated civil and structural engineering design for school buildings, sports halls, SEN facilities, and supporting infrastructure. Our services include foundation design, structural steelwork, reinforced concrete detailing, drainage strategies, highways, and external works, ensuring each element is fully coordinated.
Coordination & Integration
Education projects require close collaboration between local authorities, architects, contractors, and school representatives. We work closely with the wider design team to coordinate structural, civil, and building services, delivering solutions that integrate seamlessly with both new and existing facilities.
Optimisation & Buildability
Our engineers focus on practical, efficient designs that support safe construction, minimise disruption to live educational environments, and provide long-term value. Through careful planning, value engineering, and coordinated construction methodology, we help deliver projects on programme and within budget.
Construction Support
We continue to support projects throughout construction, providing technical advice, design coordination, and engineering input to ensure each facility is delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with the design intent.