Airport Structural Engineers for Retail & Concessions at Edinburgh Airport
MJC provides structural engineering support for retail and hospitality spaces in airports - from concept to fit-out.
Our Airport Structural Engineering Services
We support airport retail and concession projects from early concept through to construction.
Typical services include:
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Structural surveys of existing terminal structures
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Feasibility studies for new retail units and concessions
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Structural design for retail fit-outs (CAT A / CAT B)
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Design of mezzanines, platforms and feature structures
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Assessment of existing slabs, beams and columns
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Temporary works design (where required)
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Construction issue drawings and technical support
All designs are delivered in accordance with UK Building Regulations, airport-specific technical standards, and relevant British / Eurocodes.
Experience Working at Edinburgh Airport
Our experience at Edinburgh Airport includes working within live terminal environments where security, logistics and programme certainty are critical.
We understand:
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Airport approval processes
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Landlord technical submissions
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Design coordination with multiple stakeholders
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The importance of buildable, low-risk solutions
This allows us to support fast-track retail programmes while maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance.
Specialist Structural Engineers for the UK’s Live Entertainment Sector
From listed theatres and music venues to airport concessions and temporary event structures, MJC delivers structural engineering that supports performance, safety, and creativity.
Established for over two decades
MJC was founded in the mid-90s by Mike Jackson. Mike quickly built a reputation as the ‘go to guy’ for theatre renovations, show signage applications and stage and grid work.
MJC's Growth
Mike's in-depth understanding of UK venues and their structural capabilities, and the increasing demands new shows made on this infrastructure, enabled him to quickly build up the business based on word of mouth recommendation alone.
Expanding our expertise
Since then, the business has grown significantly, expanding to include project managers, structural engineers, and surveyors - each benefiting from Mike’s extensive industry knowledge and experience.
MJC's Client-Centric Approach
Now working alongside Tom Jeffcoat, Daniel Staines, and Pedro Barata, Mike remains a key part of the Manchester team, which delivers specialist structural engineering services to the live events, theatre, and airport retail sectors across the UK.
LIVE EveNTS
STAGE DESIGN
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.
Tom Jeffcoat
Structural Engineer, MJ Consulting Engineers
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 .
Extensive - we've completed projects at Heathrow T2, T5, Gatwick, Birmingham Airport and Liverpool John Moore Airport, delivering bespoke structural designs that meet tight schedules and live-site requirements .
Yes - we perform ceiling void, roof, rigging point, and structural inspections to assess condition and readiness for production use or fit-out modifications .
Our teams are accustomed to fast-paced schedules. We’re regularly brought into projects during show rehearsals or airport closures - and we deliver reliable structural solutions under time pressure.
We work closely with architects, venue owners, contractors, production teams, and heritage bodies to ensure structural integrity, adherence to regulations, and build-ready details.
Yes, typically within 5 working days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about working with MJC - how we work, where we work, and what we deliver.
Structural Support That Performs On Stage and On Site
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.
MJ Consulting Engineers are specialist airport structural engineers delivering structural design and engineering services for retail, concessions, and commercial units within live airport environments, including Edinburgh Airport
We work with retail designers, fit-out contractors, project managers and airport stakeholders to deliver compliant, buildable, and efficient structural solutions within the unique operational, security, and programme constraints of airports.
Our team operates UK-wide, with extensive experience working airside and landside on fast-track retail and concession projects.
Structural Engineering for Airport Retail & Concessions
Airport retail environments present structural challenges that differ significantly from standard commercial fit-outs. At Edinburgh Airport, these typically include:
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Working within existing terminal structures
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Interface with landlord / airport structural criteria
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Tight night-time working windows
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Weight limits on slabs and mezzanines
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Complex M&E and services coordination
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High footfall and safety-critical environments
We provide practical structural engineering solutions that enable retail concepts to be delivered safely, efficiently and without disruption to airport operations.
UK-Wide Airport Structural Engineering
While this page focuses on Edinburgh Airport, we provide airport structural engineering services across the UK, including:
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Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted & London City
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Manchester, Birmingham & Bristol
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Edinburgh, Glasgow & Aberdeen
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Regional and secondary airports