Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Award-winning Consulting Structural & Civil Engineers
At JMS Engineers, we take pride in the positive impact our work has on communities. Our projects ensure safety, efficiency, and sustainability for homes, workplaces, and public facilities.
We work to four core values: client focus, our people, engineering solutions, and sustainable innovation.
These values guide our commitment to delivering high-quality, sustainable solutions that protect the environment and improve lives, ensuring long-term success for both our clients and communities.
1997
Established
Over 25 years' experience in structural and civil engineering
50+
Team Members
Enabling Civil & Structural Engineering services UK wide
15000 +
Projects Completed
Residential, commercial & industrial projects nationwide
6
Offices Nationwide
From Ipswich to Norwich, London to Manchester and beyond
JMS in Numbers
Residential Structural Engineering FAQs
What structural services does JMS Engineers offer for residential properties?
JMS Engineers provides structural design for extensions, loft conversions, refurbishments, and new-build homes. Whether it's a simple beam calculation or full structural support for a housing development, we deliver safe, efficient, and compliant solutions tailored to each project.
Do you work with homeowners on small projects like loft conversions or wall removals?
Yes, we work with homeowners, architects, and builders on small to medium-sized projects including loft conversions, internal wall removals, and home extensions. We provide clear, cost-effective structural designs to meet building regulations.
Can JMS Engineers carry out structural inspections for residential properties?
Yes, we carry out detailed structural inspections and provide reports for homeowners, buyers, and sellers. These reports help identify structural concerns such as subsidence, cracking, or movement, and provide recommendations for remedial works.
Do you provide structural calculations for Building Control approval?
Absolutely. We provide detailed structural calculations for steel beams, foundations, timber elements, retaining walls, and more. Our calculations are fully compliant with Building Control requirements and are suitable for submission with your building plans.
Commercial & Civil Engineering FAQs
What types of commercial projects do you work on?
JMS Engineers supports a wide range of commercial developments, from retail units and office blocks to industrial facilities and healthcare projects. We provide structural and civil design tailored to your project’s size, use, and performance requirements.
Can you design structural frames for multi-storey buildings?
Yes. JMS has designed structural solutions for buildings up to and beyond 15 storeys. We use advanced design software and coordinate with the full design team to deliver efficient and code-compliant frame solutions.
Do you provide drainage and infrastructure design for developments?
Yes, we design foul and surface water drainage systems, roads, car parks, retaining structures, and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS). We also prepare drainage strategies, Flood Risk Assessments, and civil engineering support for planning applications.
Can JMS Engineers support design and build contractors?
Definitely. We work closely with contractors and developers from feasibility through to construction, providing coordinated civil and structural packages that reduce site risk, save cost, and streamline delivery.
Party Wall & Legal Support FAQs
Do you offer Party Wall advice and support?
Yes. Our engineers can assist with structural design elements that may fall under the Party Wall Act. We can also work alongside Party Wall Surveyors to provide technical input where a shared wall or boundary is affected by the works.
Can JMS provide Schedules of Condition or support for neighbourly matters?
Yes, we frequently support Schedules of Condition and advise clients on best practices when dealing with adjoining owners or boundary concerns, ensuring smooth communication and reduced risk of disputes.
Flood Risk & Drainage Strategy FAQs
Do I need a Flood Risk Assessment for my planning application?
You may need one if your site is in Flood Zones 2 or 3, or if your development exceeds certain size thresholds. JMS Engineers produces fully compliant Flood Risk Assessments to support planning applications and mitigate flood risks.
What is a Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS)?
SuDS are designed to manage surface water runoff sustainably. JMS designs SuDS that meet Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) and planning requirements, including soakaways, attenuation tanks, swales, and permeable paving systems.
Do you provide drainage and infrastructure design for developments?
Yes, we design foul and surface water drainage systems, roads, car parks, retaining structures, and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS). We also prepare drainage strategies, Flood Risk Assessments, and civil engineering support for planning applications.
Do you provide drainage strategies for planning approval?
Yes, we develop cost-effective, policy-compliant drainage strategies tailored to your site. We work with planners and local authorities to ensure a smooth approval process.
Locations We Serve
Where does JMS Engineers operate?
JMS Engineers has offices in London, Ipswich, Norwich, Manchester, and Leicester, allowing us to serve projects across Greater London, the Midlands, East Anglia, and the North West. We also work nationwide on larger or specialist schemes.
Do you take on projects in places like Southampton, Birmingham, or Cambridge?
Yes, we work across the UK. Our team regularly supports projects in Southampton, Birmingham, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Colchester, and beyond. If your project is in England or Wales, we can help.
How do you deliver services outside of your office areas?
We offer both in-person site visits and remote support, depending on your needs. Our engineers travel to site where required, and our digital design process allows us to efficiently manage projects across the country.
Communities will always be at the heart of our work.
We have worked over many years successful with the JMS team on numerous schemes varying from single dwellings up to multi storey concrete framed apartment blocks, civils, highways, and drainage projects and have always found them to very professional, approachable, and with an eye for the practical solution.
Steve, IDP Group
We're trusted by industry leaders across the UK.
Over the past 5 years South East Developments Ltd have instructed JMS to design drainage solutions and road designs on many sites. The level of service and expertise is clearly second to none. We always have extremely professional meetings at their offices and JMS will be the first port of call when designing our new and upcoming developments throughout Essex and Suffolk.
John Lynch, South East Developments Ltd
What we stand for:
Innovation, Trust and Partnerships
Over the years, JMS have consistently provided unique conceptual designs and solutions to our projects which, combined with their pro-active approach means that we don't need to look elsewhere for our Engineering services.
Maxwell Hembry, Braceforce Group