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About Us

Lacey Darwen is a Chartered Structural and Civil Engineering consultancy, formed in November 2023 following a strategic merger of the two directors' businesses.

 
With a combined experience of over 50 years, including 25 years post-chartered, Lacey Darwen offers a high-quality service specialising in structural consultancy design for domestic and commercial properties, civil and drainage design, as well as temporary works design and structural inspections and reports.

Making Projects Faster & Better

At Lacey Darwen, we believe that quality and efficiency should go hand in hand. That’s why we approach every project — whether in civil or structural engineering — with a deep understanding of time-sensitive requirements, without ever compromising on precision or safety. With years of experience and a highly skilled team, we’ve refined our methods to deliver results faster, smarter, and more cost-effectively than ever.

Our streamlined processes, clear communication, and commitment to innovation ensure that every stage of the project — from planning to execution — runs smoothly. We work closely with clients, contractors, and partners to remove delays, reduce risks, and anticipate challenges before they arise. The result? Projects that meet deadlines, exceed expectations, and stand the test of time.

Our Team

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Jolyon Lacey

MIStructE CEng BEng(hons)
Director
Chartered Structural Engineering CEng & Member of Institution of Structural Engineers 35 years experience in design of building structures, commercial and residential from small residential to major projects Report writing on minor Building Defects right up to major losses on large buildings Experience of HRB, High Risk Buildings
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Aaron Darwen

BEng (Hons)
Director
Structural engineer degree qualified Extensive experience in domestic, residential & commercial projects
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Luca Gill

Apprentice Structural Engineer
Currently doing apprenticeship with our company Gaining experience in piling, steel design, RC ground beam and Tekla Tedds, residential and commercial projects
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Subir Gupta

MSc BEng (Hons) Senior
Structural Engineer
Structural engineer degree qualified Experience in design of building structures, commercial, residential and healthcare
Surya-Hemanth

Surya Hemanth

Structural Engineer
Graduate Structural engineer studied for his Bachelor at Presidency University Bangalore and MSC at University of Manchester, having received a scholarship due to his exceptional undergraduate performance. He has a special interest in high rise building and in his free time he enjoys movies and cricket.
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David

Accounts

Why Choose Us

- A growing, locally trusted business offering chartered-level expertise

- Tailored, high-quality solutions across diverse project types

- Fully comprehensive service from feasibility and planning through to construction and inspection

 

Testimonial -

"I would like to thank Aaron, who came to take the measurements for the proposed kitchen extension at our home - he is a massive credit to your company as he was highly professional but also explained in detail exactly what he was doing and answered ever question we had in a way that we could understand and helped us feel more at ease with the procedure. If everyone in your business is similar to Aaron, then you have a massive future ahead."
Lee Thornton
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