Event & structural engineers · est. 1996
Safe, buildable design for theatres, live events, temporary structures and production environments — with wider structural surveys and building engineering alongside.
30+
Years in practice
5,000+
Engineering commissions
UK-wide
London & Manchester offices
4 sectors
Theatres, events, airports & buildings
A project record built in working venues - West End stage houses, fly towers, festival stages and airport terminals - with residential and commercial engineering alongside.
Venue strengthening · Structural Engineer
Terminal fit-out · Structural Engineer
Temporary works · Structural Engineer
5,000+ engineering commissions
View all projectsStage houses, fly towers, grids and rigging support in working venues - including listed and historic theatres where heritage fabric and production ambition meet.
Festival stages, TV sets, outdoor productions and demountable structures where access, programme, and safety all matter at once.
Terminal concessions, signage in listed facades, ceiling void inspections, and internal reinforcements delivered around live operations.
Also: structural surveys, residential extensions, and commercial and developer support that needs clear, buildable decisions.
Engineering judgement for venues and live sites — plain steps, not a process diagram.
Site visits, ceiling voids, existing fabric and load paths — understood before anything is drawn.
Checks, calculations and sketches that turn awkward constraints into buildable numbers.
Working with production teams, contractors, landlords and heritage bodies so details land on site.
Clear drawings, reports and sign-off documentation ready for the programme you are working to.
The practice grew through venue knowledge, calm delivery, and the kind of repeat work that comes from being useful when the programme is tight and the building is complicated.
MJC was founded in the mid-90s by Mike Jackson, who quickly became the engineer venues called first for theatre renovations, show signage and stage and grid work.
Mike's in-depth understanding of UK venues - and the increasing demands new shows made on their structures - built the practice through repeat work and recommendation alone.
Mike now works alongside Tom Jeffcoat, Daniel Staines, and Pedro Barata, delivering specialist structural engineering to the theatre, live events and airport retail sectors across the UK.
Working in theatres and live venues means there's no room for error - and that's where MJC stands out. We're known in the industry for being calm under pressure, clear on site, and dependable from first sketch to final sign-off. It's why so many production teams come back to us.
London’s West End theatres are global icons — spaces where heritage, artistry, and engineering meet. Yet behind the ornate plasterwork and velvet curtains, many of these buildings face a hidden challenge: their original stage structures were never designed for today’s technically ambitious productions.
Every December, the UK’s high streets, theatres, shops, and public spaces transform into glittering displays of Christmas lights. From suspended catenary lighting over shopping districts to illuminated façades and oversized decorations hung from roofs, festive installations have become a structural feat in their own right.
Yes - with offices in London and Manchester and a network of experienced engineers, we deliver structural engineering solutions for theatres and performance venues throughout the UK.
Absolutely; heritage venues are a core part of our expertise. We balance preservation requirements with structural upgrades to support modern rigging, lighting, and performance demands.
Yes - from temporary structures and roof trims to signage and production rigging, we engineer solutions that deliver safety, compliance, and speed for live show environments.
From listed theatres and concert halls to airport concessions and live venues, we bring practical structural engineering to complex environments. Whether you're planning a refurbishment, fitting out a retail unit, or navigating venue constraints, we'll help you make it buildable - and make it happen.
