About Reilly Structures

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Founded by Shane Reilly, a structural engineer with nearly 20 years of diverse experience. Reilly Structures combines hands-on build knowledge and engineering precision. Shane's background spans large-scale infrastructure, site-based construction, and structural consultancy, bringing a unique perspective to each project.

We produce efficient designs that prevent over-engineering, thereby minimising waste, cost, and complexity.

Our pragmatic approach ensures better outcomes on site, enhancing delivery confidence.

Whether using timber, steel, or concrete, we tackle every challenge with clarity, creativity, and practicality.

Our reputation is built on trust, thoughtful collaboration, and the ability to make ambitious architectural concepts a reality.

Based in East Lothian, Reilly Structures is a trusted partner for ambitious architects and builders in the region.

We are proud to be accredited by:

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Who We Work With

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We work with architects, contractors and homeowners throughout every stage of a project from initial ideas to on-site delivery. Whether you're shaping early concepts or managing a live build, we offer flexible, reliable structural support to keep things progressing with confidence.

While our core role is structural design, we bring added value through flexible, responsive support that helps projects run smoothly and efficiently.

You can expect these services when you come to partner with Reilly Structures.

How We Work With Them

  • Ideal for: Homeowners and architects at concept or pre-planning stage

    We provide early structural insight to inform better decisions from the outset, supporting layout development, budget planning, and pre-application submissions with advice, technical notes, or outline sketches.

  • Ideal for: Contractors during the construction phase

    We support builders on-site with prompt inspections, responses to queries, and advice on unforeseen structural issues. We also provide mark-ups and updates for warrant amendments when changes occur during the build.

  • Ideal for: Smaller checks, early guidance, or remote clients

    We offer flexible remote consultations for quick reviews, structural queries, or design input. Virtual meetings allow us to assess drawings, flag risks, and scope requirements, ideal for tasks like wall removals or beam sizing." 

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Our Values

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Collaborative

We engage early, attend scoping meetings, reduce risks, and contribute throughout the design process to ensure smooth project execution from concept to completion.

Creative Problem-Solvers

With expertise in civil, structural, and construction engineering, we tackle challenges from all angles to deliver practical designs that bring ambitious ideas to life.

Trustworthy

We are consistent, communicative, and reliable, always fulfilling our commitments. We add value at every stage, building confidence and trust from start to finish.

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