MJ Consulting Engineers

Greater Manchester & boroughs

Structural Engineering · Location

Stockport Structural Engineering & Surveys

MJC provide structural engineering and surveying services, from detailed inspections to roof and ceiling reinforcements, keeping buildings safe and compliant.

Structural surveys and design in Stockport

Structural surveys and design, delivered locally.

Practical structural engineering and surveys across Greater Manchester and the surrounding boroughs. Pre-purchase inspections, alteration design for extensions and removed walls, basement and loft conversions, and engineer's letters for lenders, planning, and party-wall context.

Primary practice

MJC's core work sits in theatres, live events and temporary structures. This page covers local structural surveys and building engineering — see also theatre, live events, and projects.

Local structural context for Stockport

Residential Services for Homeowners in Stockport

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

  • Structural surveys
  • Loft Conversions
  • Extensions
  • internal alterations

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 in Stockport

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

  • Full structural design for new builds
  • conversions & change of use
  • Feasibility studies and early-stage design input
  • Civil engineering, drainage & foundation design

Chartered Structural Engineers Serving Homeowners and Developers Across Stockport

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.

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.

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.

What we cover
  • Structural surveysPre-purchase, defect investigation, party-wall context
  • Alteration designSteel beams, removed walls, opened floors
  • Residential extensionsSide and rear extensions, basements, loft conversions
  • Heritage & older homesVictorian and Edwardian terrace surveys, subsidence
  • Engineer's lettersLender, insurance, planning, discharge of condition
  • Local site visitsSame-week attendance across the region where required
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