JMS Engineers
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
At JMS, 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.
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
- Offices Nationwide
- From Ipswich to Norwich, London to Manchester and beyond
- 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.
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Structures
JMS provides comprehensive solutions to architects, contractors, developers & private clients to see structural projects through to completion.
Civils & Infrastructure
JMS provides comprehensive site infrastructure engineering services from planning to design, permitting & construction in a range of specialised areas.
Modern Methods of Construction & Offsite Engineering Solutions
Maximise the potential of your Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) projects with JMS. Our experienced engineers specialise in pre-planning, structural design, and civil engineering, dramatically reducing project delivery times.
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In today’s fast-paced housing development landscape, timely and cost-effective engineering input is essential. JMS provides comprehensive pre-planning assessments that identify potential costs and programme issues, ensuring projects meet delivery deadlines.
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