When Fenton-based Patera Engineering say their work is fit for a king they literally mean it.

The family-run structural and architectural engineering business has been creating bespoke work for Royal residences since 1993.

Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, St James’ Palace and The Palace of Holyroodhouse all feature work created by Patera’s team of more than 50 staff.

Patera has also completed projects for high profile public buildings including Lord’s Cricket Ground, the Victoria and Albert Museum and Lincoln’s Inn.

Closer to home they have worked for the likes of Stoke City FC, bet365 and Stoke-on-Trent City Council.

The company was originally set up by architects Sir Michael and Lady Patricia Hopkins before being bought by Chris Lees, the father of Managing Director Shaun Lees, who still works at the business. They have now been joined by Shaun’s sons, Callum and Dylan, making it a three-generation family-run business.

Shaun said: “With continued growth and business improvements, we feel that showing how a business can thrive even after 36 years should be celebrated.

“Our projects are some of the highest profile in the UK construction industry and we supply to the UK’s biggest construction contracts.”

The company organises an annual charity golf day that has raised thousands of pounds over the years. Its staff do voluntary work to help the people of Uganda including working with a Patera customer to support schools and hospitals.

It is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and working towards a greener future and has had its greener working practices ISO accredited.

Patera Engineering has entered the Small Business of the Year category of the University of Staffordshire Business Awards.