Signage Applications in London’s West End & Beyond
MJ Consulting Engineers provide structural engineering for illuminated signage, front-of-house branding, and complex fixings across historic West End venues.
Our Experience
We’ve worked with West End venues, signage contractors, architects and advertising teams to deliver secure, discreet signage installations that respect heritage buildings and withstand the pressures of urban environments.
Our engineers are familiar with the approval pathways, façade types, and fast turnaround demands common in central London venues.
Planning a Signage Project?
Whether it’s a long-term installation or a short-term branding feature, MJC can provide the structural input and documentation you need to move forward with confidence.
What We Offer:
Structural Calculations & Reports: Engineering calculations for signage supports, fixings, brackets, and façade interfaces - suitable for planning or landlord submissions.
Fixing & Bracket Design: Bespoke design of discreet fixings that work with heritage building materials and irregular façade geometries.
Heritage Coordination: Support with listed building consent, including advice on structural impact, reversibility, and minimal intervention.
Site Inspections & Advice: On-site review of proposed fixing locations, existing masonry conditions, and structure access constraints.
Temporary Signage Support: Structural advice for limited-time signage installs for productions, launches, or events.
Working in Live Venues
We plan inspections around production schedules and access constraints - working during dark periods or overnight where needed. Reports are clear, actionable, and often accompanied by drawings and recommendations for reinforcement or remedial works.
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.