Hannah Smith is a Chartered Structural Engineer and expert witness known for her technical fluency, professionalism, and quietly confident approach to complex engineering disputes. Efficient and highly reliable, she brings a calm, organised presence to every instruction, qualities that make her a trusted partner to solicitors and clients alike. Her colleagues describe her as clear, confident and highly composed who is consistently professional.

Hannah’s work spans structural defects, temporary works failures, refurbishment challenges, structural cracking, basement construction and design and material performance. She has provided expert advice in criminal proceedings, landlord disputes, and multi-party claims, drawing on her broad experience in steel, concrete, timber, and masonry design.

Hannah is increasingly instructed on disputes requiring clear, reliable evidence in complex, multi-party matters. She is particularly valued for her ability to explain technical concepts clearly and constructively. Ensuring that clients feel supported, understood, and well informed. Clients often highlight her balanced, considerate manner and her ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Her career includes leading multi-disciplinary teams on major projects such as the Proton Beam Therapy Centre at UCLH, the Oak Cancer Centre for the Royal Marsden, and the ExCeL London Phase 3 extension. She has worked extensively with NHS Trusts, Network Rail, and Transport for London, building strong relationships through her collaborative, solutions-focused approach.

Whether advising on structural failures, refurbishment feasibility, or vibration assessments in sensitive environments, Hannah brings depth, empathy, and an unwavering dependability to every instruction.