We are Engage Scaffold Design & Engineering Ltd, a specialist consultancy created by Michael Stirk BEng (Hons) CEng MICE and Joe Laffar BSc (Hons) CEng MICE, that believes effective planning starts with early, honest engagement. By getting involved from the outset, we help project teams make better-informed decisions, reduce risk, and deliver safer, more efficient scaffold solutions. Our work is grounded in real-world experience, clear communication, and a rigorous engineering mindset.
Scaffold Design Through Collaboration
ENGAGE | ENGINEER | ENABLE
Scaffold Design Through Collaboration
We are Engage Scaffold Design & Engineering Ltd, a specialist consultancy created by Michael Stirk BEng (Hons) CEng MICE and Joe Laffar BSc (Hons) CEng MICE, that believes effective planning starts with early, honest engagement. By getting involved from the outset, we help project teams make better-informed decisions, reduce risk, and deliver safer, more efficient scaffold solutions. Our work is grounded in real-world experience, clear communication, and a rigorous engineering mindset.
ENGAGE | ENGINEER | ENABLE
What We Do
Collaborative Scaffold Engineering
Our Core Services:
- Access & Logistical Planning
- Site Surveys
- 2D & 3D Scaffold Design
- Independent Design Checks
- Technical Reports
Why Work with Engage?
Trusted – We take responsibility for our advice, our designs, and your safety.
Innovative – We go beyond standard answers to deliver smarter, more efficient solutions.
Collaborative – We work closely with scaffolders, contractors, and designers to keep projects joined-up and moving.
Experienced – We bring deep industry knowledge and consistent professional standards to every job.
Our Team
We’re a focused team of four engineers — each with hands-on experience in scaffolding, and two of whom are Chartered Engineers. That means you’ll always work with people who understand the practicalities of buildability as well as the demands of design compliance.
With Engage, you benefit from:
Chartered-level technical oversight
Clear, consistent communication
A culture of accountability and learning
Designs that align with real-world conditions and meet UK engineering standards
Direct access to engineers who know what it takes on site
Who We Work With
We collaborate with:
Scaffold Contractors – seeking efficient, buildable designs and proactive support
Principal Contractors – requiring independent checks and trusted advice
Developers & Clients – who value clarity, compliance, and cost confidence
Design & Planning Teams – looking for early-stage input that streamlines construction
Heritage Specialists & Architects – seeking expert support for tender submissions, complex access needs, and sensitive heritage environments
We have extensive experience in heritage projects and understand the importance of working sympathetically with listed buildings, conservation teams, and planning constraints. Scaffold design shouldn’t be an afterthought — it’s a key driver of safety, programme, and cost certainty.
Get in Touch for:
• Preconstruction advice
• Design proposals & scoping input
• Full scaffold design packages
• Cat 2 / 3 checks and documentation
• Fast, responsive support from chartered professionals