Structural & Civil Engineering for Bedfordshire’s Hospitality & Retail Sectors
Award-winning Consulting Structural & Civil Engineers
The planned Universal Studios UK theme park is more than just a major attraction - it’s the trigger for an entire wave of commercial, leisure and hospitality development across Bedfordshire.
As architects and contractors begin shaping retail spaces, hotels, dining venues and entertainment infrastructure, JMS Engineers is ready to provide the structural and civil engineering support these complex builds demand.
Trusted Engineering Partner for Hospitality, Retail & Entertainment Projects
Working With Architects & Construction Firms Across Bedfordshire
At JMS Engineers, we’ve worked across all stages of commercial development - from feasibility and planning, to construction-phase support and value engineering.
We understand the pace and delivery pressures involved in projects like:
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Hotel builds
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Retail shell & core
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Restaurant and leisure fit-outs
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Mixed-use commercial developments
Through our sister company, MJ Consulting Engineers, we bring additional experience in retail, venue spaces, restaurants, dining spaces, and entertainment projects - giving us the insight and agility to support fast-moving builds with high architectural and safety standards.
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Positioned for Opportunity Near the Universal Studios Development
The Universal Studios theme park, planned for opening in 2031 near Kempston Hardwick, is set to generate significant investment in surrounding retail, hospitality and infrastructure.
This 476-acre development is expected to bring:
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A new hotel
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A vibrant retail and dining quarter
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Construction jobs and opportunities
JMS Engineers is here to support the architectural and construction firms delivering those packages - bringing local knowledge, hospitality sector experience, and reliable engineering delivery.
Working With Architects & Construction Firms Across Bedfordshire
We support design and build teams across:
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Bedford
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Kempston
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Wixams
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Wootton
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Stewartby
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Central Bedfordshire
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Luton
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Milton Keynes
Whether you're pricing for a tender or in detailed design, we provide a collaborative and responsive service that integrates seamlessly with your project timelines and team.
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Structural and Civil Engineering Services
If you're working on retail, leisure or hotel developments in Bedfordshire — or bidding for upcoming Universal Studios-related projects — get in touch. JMS Engineers is ready to support you with structural and civil designs that are buildable, coordinated, and cost-conscious.
We are an innovative structural and civil engineering company, solving problems and shaping the world around us.
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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
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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