Structural Preparations for Production
MJ Consulting Engineers enable safe, reliable structures for lighting, scenery, rigging, and temporary installations in theatres, live events, and airports.
Structural Support That Anticipates the Demands of Live Production
Every production introduces a new set of structural pressures - from suspended scenery and LED walls to bespoke stage builds and overhead AV rigs. Our role is to make sure those elements are safely supported, fully coordinated, and structurally sound before they reach site.
MJC provides structural design and advice from the earliest planning stages, helping production teams assess feasibility, understand load paths, and move into installation with confidence.
Built Around Your Production Timings
Live productions operate on tight timelines - load-in weekends, technical rehearsals, show nights. We know this rhythm. MJC provides fast-turnaround structural insight, site presence during install, and agile support through build, show, and the strike - ensuring everything is robust and compliant.
Our Services Include:
Rigging & Load Planning: Structural design for rigging points supporting lighting, video screens, scenery, with full load path definition.
Temporary Structures & Truss Design: Engineering support for in-venue and external temporary frameworks - roof trusses, staging towers, or signage gantries.
Set and AV Integration: Collaborating with production teams to embed structural support for AV equipment and dynamic scenery.
Production Surveys & Load Testing: On-site checks, load test modelling, and assessments ahead of production install or performance schedule.
Experience That Makes a Difference
Our engineers are active in the production community: they attend rehearsals, liaise with stage managers, and coordinate with safety teams. That means proactive planning, smart staging solutions, and clear communication - before, during, and after.
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.