About

Cobb & Company is a structural engineering consultancy based in East London, specialising in refurbishment, conservation and detailed modern structures. Work ranges from small domestic alterations to projects around £5m construction value, with support on larger commissions being provided by an agile network of trusted collaborators.

Founder and principal Fiona Cobb is a structural engineer with extensive experience working on residential, religious, education, community and arts buildings worth between £0.1m and £14m. Fiona worked for award winning Price & Myers for 22 years from 1997, including 15 as an Associate, resulting in a broad portfolio of work. She founded Cobb and Company in 2019, and was featured in The Structural Engineer magazine here. Fiona was awarded an RIBA Honorary Fellowship in 2023; these honours are awarded to people who are not architects but have made a significant contribution to architecture. 

Fiona says: "I have had the pleasure of working on a diverse range of projects; both in size and scope. I particularly enjoy breathing new life into old buildings and it is a delight to work on projects where the structure is integrated with the architecture. I'm lucky to have worked on buildings of national and cultural significance, which have won national awards and been published in architectural journals."

Author of the Structural Engineer's Pocket Book by Routledge, first published in 2003 and now in its 3rd edition, with about 45,000 copies sold. Recommended text for over 60 university courses across 16 countries. Since 2017 the book has featured in the structural engineering display in the Mathematics Gallery of London's Science Museum.

Education
2003-2005: MSt Interdisciplinary Design for the Built Environment, Cambridge University
1991-1996: MEng Civil Engineering with European Studies, Heriot Watt University
1985-1991: Harris Academy, Dundee

Professional
2018: Fellow of the Institution of Structural Engineers
2010: Conservation Accredited Engineer (CARE Register)
2001: Member of the Institution of Structural Engineers

Other
Enhanced DBS Clearance
CSCS Professional Site Safety Card

Member of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings
Affiliate Member of the RIBA

IStructE Technical Publications Panel 2007-2008
ACE Young Consultant of the Year 2007

RIBA Regional Award, East London Jury Panel 2021
IStructE Sustainability Panel 2020/23

IStructE Sutherland History Lecture 2021

Houses of Parliament Restoration and Renewal Programme - Technical Challenge Panel 2023

Cobb & Company is a trading name of Cobb & Company (Consulting Engineers) Limited, registered in England and Wales with registration number 12034314. Director: Fiona Cobb. Registered office: 3rd Floor, 86-90 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NE