Peelers Yard Development
Structural engineering that performs - in theatres, airports, and live event spaces across the UK.
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This scheme required careful coordination of light gauge and hot rolled steel systems, with a robust transfer podium and lateral stability strategy that allowed us to meet the structural demands of a multi-storey residential building while successfully retaining the site’s historic Victorian chimney.
Wes Payne
Structural Engineer
Peelers Yard Development
Residential
MJC provided full structural engineering design services for this new 7/8-storey multiple occupancy residential scheme on Goulden Street, Manchester. The superstructure comprises a hybrid of light gauge steel (LGS) and hot rolled (HR) steel, with LGS stud walls and joists supporting Lewis Deck floors throughout the residential levels. A transfer podium at first floor level was developed to accommodate changes in layout and load paths, with hot rolled steel elements providing stability and long-span support where required.
MJC designed lateral stability systems, floor build-ups and key interfaces between LGS and HR steel to meet the structural demands of the development. Coordination was essential to integrate the structure above the podium and retain the existing 25m Victorian chimney stack as part of the site’s heritage.
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.
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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.