Civil and structural engineering solutions for industrial, logistics, warehouse, and distribution developments
Industrial & Logistics
Shear Design provides comprehensive civil and structural engineering services for industrial and logistics developments across the UK. Our experience includes warehouses, distribution centres, manufacturing facilities, port infrastructure, and operational industrial sites, delivering practical engineering solutions that support efficient construction and long-term operational performance.
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Our role
Working closely with developers, contractors, architects, and industrial operators, we provide integrated engineering services from concept through to construction. Whether delivering new-build facilities, refurbishing existing assets, or designing supporting infrastructure, our focus is on creating robust, buildable solutions that meet operational, commercial, and regulatory requirements.
Key Services
Civil and structural engineering for industrial and logistics developments
Warehouse and distribution facility design
Foundation and structural steelwork design
Heavy-duty service yard and access road design
Drainage, infrastructure, and external works design
Sustainable drainage (SuDS) and SAB submissions
Structural assessments for refurbishment and building upgrades
Coordination with developers, contractors, fabricators, and statutory authorities
Technical support throughout design and construction
Typical Stages
Our Approach
Concept & Feasibility
Every industrial development begins with a detailed assessment of the site, operational requirements, and development objectives. We evaluate foundation solutions, drainage strategies, access arrangements, service yards, and infrastructure requirements to develop practical engineering solutions from the earliest project stages.
Civil & Structural Design
We deliver coordinated civil and structural engineering design for warehouses, logistics facilities, industrial buildings, and supporting infrastructure. Our services include foundation design, steelwork structures, drainage, highways, service yards, external works, and sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), ensuring every element is fully integrated.
Coordination & Integration
Industrial developments depend on close collaboration between multiple disciplines. We work alongside architects, contractors, fabricators, local authorities, and specialist consultants to coordinate structural, civil, and infrastructure design, ensuring efficient project delivery and smooth integration with operational requirements.
Optimisation & Buildability
Our engineers focus on practical, durable, and cost-effective solutions that support efficient construction and long-term performance. Through value engineering, careful material selection, and coordinated construction methodologies, we help deliver facilities that are resilient, commercially efficient, and built to withstand demanding industrial use.
Construction Support
We continue to support projects throughout construction, providing technical advice, design coordination, and engineering input to ensure developments are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with the design intent.