Engineering you can trust, from someone you deal with directly 

Finitas Engineering is a specialist structural and civil engineering consultancy providing high-quality advice for domestic projects and small-scale developments. 

We work closely with homeowners and builders, offering clear, proportionate engineering solutions that are safe, compliant, and practical to construct. Every project is approached with care, professional judgement, and an understanding that good engineering should support your goals, not complicate them. 

As a single-person practice, Finitas Engineering offers something increasingly rare. Direct access to an experienced Chartered Engineer from first conversation through to completion. There is no handover, no dilution of responsibility, and no loss of continuity. 

Our work is underpinned by a people-first approach. We listen carefully, explain things clearly, and focus on delivering solutions that balance safety, buildability, sustainability, and cost. 

Clients often come to us when they want confidence. Confidence that the advice is right, that the design will work on site, and that the engineer they are dealing with genuinely understands their project 


How we work

We believe good engineering is defined by judgement as much as calculation. 

Our approach is based on: 

  • Clear communication in plain English 
  • Avoiding over-engineering and unnecessary cost 
  • Practical, buildable solutions 
  • Sustainable and proportionate design 
  • Professional accountability from start to finish 

Every design is tailored to the specific building, the construction method, and the people delivering the work. 

Andrew Snowball
Director

Andrew Snowball is a Chartered Civil Engineer with over 20 years’ experience across structural, civil, and infrastructure projects in the UK and internationally, providing clear, practical engineering advice to homeowners, builders, and developers.