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Chester · North Wales · England & Wales

Engineer Negligence
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If a structural, civil, or mechanical engineer produced defective designs, made incorrect calculations, or failed to identify structural risks that caused you financial loss, you may have a claim. Engineers are required to hold professional indemnity insurance.

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No Win, No Fee — Engineer Negligence Claims

If your claim is unsuccessful, you pay nothing. We offer no win no fee agreements for engineer negligence claims in appropriate cases. ATE insurance covers the other side's costs if you lose — giving you complete financial protection.

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After-the-Event (ATE) Insurance — Protection Against the Other Side's Costs

ATE insurance covers you against having to pay the defendant's legal costs if your claim is unsuccessful. Combined with our no win no fee agreement, you face no financial risk in pursuing a legitimate engineer negligence claim. The ATE premium is typically only payable if your claim succeeds.

Types of Claim

Common engineer negligence claims

Negligent structural calculations

Where a structural engineer produced calculations that were incorrect — resulting in structural defects, building failure, or the need for expensive remedial works.

Defective engineering designs

Where an engineer produced designs that were unsuitable for the intended purpose, non-compliant with building regulations, or structurally inadequate.

Failure to identify structural risks

Where an engineer failed to identify or report on structural risks in an existing building — leaving you exposed to a hazard or financial loss.

Negligent project supervision

Where an engineer failed to adequately supervise construction works — allowing defective work to be carried out that should have been identified and corrected.

Incorrect specification

Where an engineer specified materials or construction methods that were unsuitable — resulting in defective works or premature failure.

Cost overruns due to engineering errors

Where engineering errors resulted in significant cost overruns during construction — requiring remedial works or redesign at additional expense.

Your Solicitor

Alex Bailey, Solicitor at PDA Law Chester specialising in engineer negligence claims
Professional Negligence

Alex Bailey

Solicitor — Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Alex has extensive experience advising on engineer negligence claims across England and Wales. He provides an honest assessment of the merits and likely costs before you commit to a claim, and offers no win no fee arrangements in appropriate cases.

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FAQs

Engineer negligence — common questions

Can I claim against my engineer for negligent work?
Yes. Engineers owe their clients a duty of care and are required to hold professional indemnity insurance. If your engineer produced defective designs, made incorrect calculations, or gave negligent advice that caused you financial loss, you may have a claim.
Is engineer negligence covered by no win no fee?
Yes — we offer no win no fee (conditional fee) agreements for engineer negligence claims in appropriate cases. The claim must have strong merits and the likely recovery must justify the risk. We will give you a clear, honest view at the outset.
What is after-the-event (ATE) insurance?
ATE insurance protects you against having to pay the other side's legal costs if your claim is unsuccessful. Combined with our no win no fee agreement, it means you can pursue a legitimate engineer negligence claim without any financial risk. The ATE premium is typically only payable if your claim succeeds.
What types of engineer can I claim against?
You can claim against any type of engineer who owed you a duty of care — including structural engineers, civil engineers, mechanical engineers, and electrical engineers. All are required to hold professional indemnity insurance.
What is the time limit for an engineer negligence claim?
The general limitation period is 6 years from the date of the negligent act (or 12 years if the contract was executed as a deed). If you did not discover the negligence until later, the "date of knowledge" rules may extend this — but only to a maximum of 15 years. Seek advice promptly.
What is the minimum value of claim worth pursuing?
As a general guide, we would not usually recommend pursuing an engineer negligence claim unless the loss suffered is at least £25,000 – £30,000. Professional negligence claims require independent expert evidence, which adds to the cost. We will give you an honest assessment at the outset.
Do you act for clients across England and Wales?
Yes. We act for clients across England and Wales — including Chester, North Wales, Central England (Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Nottingham, Leicester), and nationally. Most of our work is conducted remotely.

Think your engineer was negligent?

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