Cowal Design Consultants
Structural Engineers
Cowal Design Consultants
Hillington park innovation center, Glasgow
# Cowal Design Consultants
Cowal Design is a multi-disciplinary civil and structural engineering consultancy based in Glasgow with a 19-year track record delivering projects across the UK. Operating from five offices—Glasgow (HQ), Edinburgh, Oban, Stornoway and London—the firm employs 26 professionals serving private developers, Registered Social Landlords, contractors and public sector clients across education, healthcare and housing sectors.
The consultancy specialises in structural and civil engineering design, temporary works, and infrastructure solutions. What distinguishes Cowal Design is their integrated approach: rather than outsourcing, they maintain in-house survey capabilities including topographical surveys, 3D laser scanning, measured building surveys and drone surveys. This vertical integration ensures seamless coordination between initial site investigation and design delivery, reducing project timelines and enhancing quality control.
Founded by owner-operators with combined expertise spanning design, contracting and development, Cowal Design brings practical, cost-effective and sustainable engineering solutions to complex projects. Their portfolio encompasses over 4,500 completed commissions nationwide, with particular strength across island communities and remote locations through their Hebridean offices.
The firm demonstrates consistent growth (exceeding 10% year-on-year targets) and is currently expanding within Scotland's central belt, capitalising on increased demand for education, healthcare and residential developments. Their one-stop-shop service model—combining engineering design with site investigation, construction management and geotechnical investigation—offers clients streamlined project delivery and reduced coordination overhead.
Cowal Design is a multi-disciplinary civil and structural engineering consultancy based in Glasgow with a 19-year track record delivering projects across the UK. Operating from five offices—Glasgow (HQ), Edinburgh, Oban, Stornoway and London—the firm employs 26 professionals serving private developers, Registered Social Landlords, contractors and public sector clients across education, healthcare and housing sectors.
The consultancy specialises in structural and civil engineering design, temporary works, and infrastructure solutions. What distinguishes Cowal Design is their integrated approach: rather than outsourcing, they maintain in-house survey capabilities including topographical surveys, 3D laser scanning, measured building surveys and drone surveys. This vertical integration ensures seamless coordination between initial site investigation and design delivery, reducing project timelines and enhancing quality control.
Founded by owner-operators with combined expertise spanning design, contracting and development, Cowal Design brings practical, cost-effective and sustainable engineering solutions to complex projects. Their portfolio encompasses over 4,500 completed commissions nationwide, with particular strength across island communities and remote locations through their Hebridean offices.
The firm demonstrates consistent growth (exceeding 10% year-on-year targets) and is currently expanding within Scotland's central belt, capitalising on increased demand for education, healthcare and residential developments. Their one-stop-shop service model—combining engineering design with site investigation, construction management and geotechnical investigation—offers clients streamlined project delivery and reduced coordination overhead.
Services offered
Structural engineering designCivil engineering designTemporary worksTopographical surveys3D laser scanningMeasured building surveysGeotechnical investigationsConstruction management