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Structural Engineering & Surveys

MJC engineers safe, buildable structures for residential and commercial projects throughout Manchester and the UK.

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Residential Services for Homeowners

We support homeowners with clear, practical structural advice and design services, including:

Our residential services are ideal for homeowners needing Building Control approval or peace of mind before buying or renovating a property.

Commercial Services for Developers

We work with developers, architects and contractors on a wide range of commercial and mixed-use schemes, offering:

Chartered Structural Engineers Serving Homeowners and Developers Across Manchester

MJ Consulting Engineers provides professional structural engineering and survey services for residential and commercial projects throughout Manchester and the surrounding areas. Whether you’re planning a home extension, loft conversion, or a large-scale new build, our team delivers safe, compliant, and cost-effective design solutions.

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Local Knowledge. National Standards.

From Manchester city centre to Salford, Stockport, Bolton and beyond, we understand the structural challenges specific to the North West. All our designs are prepared by Chartered Engineers and delivered to the latest British Standards and Eurocodes.

Need structural support for your project?
Contact our Manchester office today for tailored advice and a no-obligation quote.

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Experience That Makes a Difference

With decades of structural engineering experience across residential and commercial projects, we know what to expect – site constraints, design challenges, last-minute changes. Our engineers bring a calm, methodical approach and clear communication to every stage, helping clients make confident decisions with safe, practical solutions.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Insights from the industry floor. Structural thinking shaped by theatre, production, and live performance.

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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.

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