About JPS
Transforming ideas into structures that work
Led by experienced Chartered Engineers, JPS combines strong technical know-how with a straightforward, friendly approach. Clients value our clear advice, realistic solutions and reassurance that their project is in safe hands from the outset.
Engineering can often sit quietly in the background, but its impact is long-lasting. At JPS, our focus is on designs that work in the real world, helping projects move forward smoothly and delivering structures that are safe, efficient and built for longevity.
Our Values
Approachability
We build strong connections through openness, clarity, genuine care and a ‘can-do’ attitude.
Trust
We earn trust and reputation by working alongside our clients to deliver efficient design solutions, backed by experience and expertise.
Versatility
We approach projects with clear thinking and a readiness to explore fresh routes. Our dedication to finding a solution helps us find answers that others may overlook.
Corporate Social Responsibility
JPS is committed to supporting the communities it works within through practical, consistent action. This includes a rolling monthly charity donation scheme, where a different charity selected by the team receives a financial donation from JPS, supporting a wide range of local, national and international causes. The business also takes part in wider initiatives such as Macmillan Coffee Mornings and food bank donations.
Alongside fundraising, JPS provides pro bono engineering support where it can make a genuine difference, including feasibility and structural input for organisations such as Dynamic and Hwb Caergwrle. Community involvement is further supported through sponsorship of Hawarden Park Girls and Ladies FC and Abergele Rugby Club, helping to promote participation and opportunity within local sport.
Careers & Work Experience
JPS is keen to support those considering a future in engineering. The practice welcomes work experience students each year, with placements ranging from short visits to extended summer positions.
Students are often local and include A-level and undergraduate placements, gaining first-hand insight into how a working engineering consultancy operates and what a career in the profession can look like.
Our team
Jonathan Paull
Managing Director
MEng (hons), CEng MIStructE, Chartered Structural Engineer and Member of the Institution of Structural Engineers
Founder and Director, Jonathan has over 18 years’ experience in the construction industry and has performed the role of Project Manager and lead Structural Engineer for a broad range of new-build and refurbishment schemes across a wide range of sectors including Education, Defense, Healthcare, Residential, Commercial and Energy.
Prior to founding JPS, Jonathan led the structural engineering business in Wales for W.S. Atkins, one of the UK’s largest engineering consultancies. Jon was responsible for the detailed structural design of building projects ranging from local school extensions to multi billion pound infrastructure projects.
Mike Macdonald
Operations Director
MEng (hons), CEng MICE, Chartered Civil Structural Engineer and Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers.
Operations Director, Mike has over 13 years’ experience in the construction industry both in the United Kingdom and the Middle East as the lead Structural Engineer for a wide range of new-build and refurbishment schemes within the Education, Defense, Healthcare, Residential, Commercial and Rail sectors.
Mike also specialises in temporary works and demolition, leading the demolition of the fire damaged Echo Arena Multistorey car park whilst protecting access to the Arena during demolition works.
Prior to joining JPS, Mike was a part of the structural engineering division of W. S. Atkins, one of the UK’s largest engineering consultancies. Mike was responsible for the design of several North Wales school projects and was Structural Lead for Doha Souq Waqif, a three storey subterranean subway station on the Doha Metro Gold Line project in Qatar.
Russell Hardy
Principal Civil Engineer
BSc (Hons)
Principal Civil Engineer, Russell has over 25 years’ experience as an Infrastructure Engineer undertaking the design of Drainage, External Works and Highways for a variety of clients in the Industrial, Commercial, Educational, Healthcare and Residential sectors.
Being fully versed with Statutory Agreement processes and Adoption requirements, as well as assured with liaising with SABs in Wales, Russell ensures effective & efficient designs are provided.
Russell’s career has undertaken all ranges of projects from single private dwellings to being part of the team which delivered the £40m A500 Pathfinder scheme.
Llion Mortimer
BIM Manager
BSc (Hons)
With a degree in architectural technology and over 12 years professional experience working as a Civil and Structural technician, Llion has developed an extensive understanding of construction information requirements as well as a keen eye for technical detail.
Llion is very experienced in the use of 3D modelling software such as Revit and Civils 3D and is also competent in the use of model viewing and coordination tools such as Navisworks and Solibri. The implementation of these packages has lead Llion to enthusiastically adopt the standards and processes of Building Information Modelling (BIM), working on several BIM Level 2 projects over recent years and driving BIM implementation on a company-wide level.
Having worked on a variety of new build and renovation projects within the Industrial, Education, Rail and Residential sectors Llion has gained a diverse range of skills and knowledge. Recent project experience includes working on the new build, multi-million pound biopharmaceutical facility in Wrexham, a project which involved extensive 3D modelling and coordination with multiple disciplines to generate am extremely detailed construction design.
Lee Murphy
Principal Structural Engineer
BEng (Hons), CEng MICE, Chartered Civil Structural Engineer and Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers
Lee is a Chartered Engineer with over 20 years’ industry experience and has performed the role of Lead Engineer and Project Manager for an extensive range of structures projects in consultancies across North Wales and North West England. Schemes include new-build and refurbishment projects across a wide range of sectors including education, health, commercial, heritage, industrial, retail, leisure, rail, stadia, airport terminal buildings and water treatment works.
His many high-profile local projects include HQ Building in Chester; new build, extensions and refurbishments for the University of Liverpool, Civil and Structural Frameworks for Local NHS Trusts and Councils, together with numerous £multi-million retirement living apartment developments for contractors and developers.
Jake Scott
Structural Engineer
MEng (Hons)
Jake graduated from the University of Southampton with at Masters Degree in Civil Engineering and has over 8 years’ experience specialising in the design of building structures.
Jake primarily focusses on the domestic and residential projects and has a keen eye for detail when it comes to the coordination of structural solutions with architectural information. Jake’s designs deliver robust, efficient structural solutions in steelwork and timber with particular attention paid to steelwork and connection detailing and buildability.
Katy Liddell
Senior Structural Engineer
BEng (Hons), MEng, CEng MICE, Chartered Civil Structural Engineer and Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers Katy is a Chartered Engineer with over 11 years’ industry experience and has performed the role of Lead Structural Engineer for an extensive range of structures projects in consultancies across the North West. Schemes include new-build and refurbishment projects across a range of sectors including Education, Health, Commercial, Industrial, Retail, Leisure and blue light. Her varied project experience has included new build projects such as the redevelopment of Winsford town centre and the Chester Northgate MSCP, as well as refurbishment projects such as the RAAC roof replacement at Aintree Hospital. She also has experience in survey and repair which includes non-traditional materials such as RAAC.
Cameron Nisbet
Structural Engineer
MEng (Hons), GMICE, Structural Engineer and Graduate Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers.
Cameron has over 10 years’ experience in the construction industry both in the United Kingdom and the Middle East as a Structural Engineer for a wide range of new-build, extension and refurbishment projects. Cameron has an in-depth knowledge of complex structural design software including steel frame analysis and leads the Agricultural design division of JPS.
Prior to joining JPS, Cameron worked as a Graduate Engineer for the structural engineering division of W. S. Atkins, one of the UK’s largest engineering consultancies. Whilst at Atkins, Cameron was involved in the design of several Scottish education projects including new-build and refurbishment projects for St Andrews and Edinburgh Universities. Cameron was also heavily involved in multiple major projects including Farringdon Station for Crossrail in London, and Doha Metro Gold Line; a new-build subterranean metro system in Qatar.
James Richards
Assistant Structural Engineer
MEng (Hons)
James joined JPS in 2021 after graduating from the University of Liverpool with a First Class Honours degree in Civil and Structural Engineering. Since joining JPS as a graduate Engineer, James has gained over 4 years of experience in various fields of engineering. James has undertaken the design of Residential, Commercial, Retail, Leisure and Education properties, including new-builds and renovation projects. James works within the structural team to produce structural surveys, detailed calculations and structural drawings. James also assists on a variety of different temporary works schemes.
James’ projects include the refurbishment and new-build extension to the Old Library Building in Wrexham; refurbishments and temporary works for the University of Liverpool; temporary works, reports and pile cap design for Spindles Shopping Centre in Oldham; as well as Clitheroe retirement living apartment developments.
Solomon Beattie
Graduate Structural Engineer
MEng (hons)
Civil Structural Engineer and a Graduate Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers.
Solomon joined JPS in 2024 after graduating from Liverpool John Moores University with a First-Class Honours degree in Civil and Structural Engineering. Since joining the practice as a Graduate Engineer, he has primarily focused on the design of structural elements for residential renovation projects, working closely with clients and architects to deliver complete structural design packages.
In addition to his residential design work, Solomon also supports the delivery of larger infrastructure schemes, collaborating with senior engineers on multi-million-pound projects and gaining valuable experience across a broad range of engineering disciplines.
Owen Williams
Graduate Structural Engineer
MEng
Owen joined JPS in 2025 after graduating from the University of Liverpool with a first-class Honours degree in Civil Engineering, following a successful summer internship in 2024.
Since joining the structural engineering team, Owen has primarily assisted in the design of residential projects, through the production of structural calculations and detailed drawings.
Claire Armitage
Office Manager
Claire joined JPS in May 2021 and quickly established herself as an integral part of the team. Claire is responsible for managing the financial administration side of the business including accounting matters, invoicing, payroll and enquiries as well as day-to-day office management and project administration duties.
Prior to joining JPS, Claire has worked as a legal secretary for a National Housebuilder, a High Street Solicitors and was office administrator for Ove Arup & Partners where she first worked with Jonathan.
Kevin Todd
Principal Technician
Eng Tech, TISTructE
Kevin is a Principal Technician and Project Information Manager with over 27 years’ experience in the design and detailing of civil and structural engineering projects. He has experience in all aspects of construction ranging from small schemes to large, multi-million pound projects working with clients in the Commercial, Industrial, Educational, Utilities and Local Authority sectors.
Kevin is responsible for dealing with drawings at all stages in the design process from preliminary and detailed construction through to as-built, working to BIM standards and procedures for the various projects.
Izaak Baxter
BIM Technician
BEng (Hons)
With over 11 years’ experience as a BIM Technician, Izaak has a strong understanding of construction requirements and a meticulous eye for detail. Proficient in 3D modelling using Revit and experienced in AutoCAD, specialising in model coordination and clash detection, helping to deliver well‑coordinated, buildable design packages.
Izaak has worked on projects across the Healthcare, Education, Residential and Industrial sectors, including both new‑build and refurbishment schemes. This has provided a broad understanding of different building types, construction methods and stakeholder needs, as well as the demands of working in multidisciplinary design teams. Izaak is happy liaising with architects, engineers, fabricators and contractors to ensure clear communication and effective project delivery.
Shay Bailey
Apprentice Technician
BEng
Shay joined JPS as a Technician Apprentice. Following the completion of his Construction and the Built Environment studies he is now undergoing further studies at Liverpool John Moores University to obtain his Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering. During his time at JPS he has worked on a variety of projects and assisting on several residential and commercial projects such as Highmere and Northgate Arena. Shay works with the civils team to produce CAD layouts, drainage and highways details and engineering reports.
Jason Russell
Senior Civil Engineer
Bsc (Hons)
Jason has over 18 years’ experience working in Civil Engineering as a Technician and Civil Engineer for a variety of new build and renovation projects within the Industrial, Health, Education, Rail and Residential sectors. Jason is very experienced in the design and detailing of surface water (SUDS) / foul drainage systems, external works design / detailing / specifications and production of Drainage Strategy and Flood Risk / Consequence Assessment reports.
Jason is very experienced in the use of software packages such as CauseWay Flow, Microdrainage, AutoCAD, Civil3d, AutoTrack, KeyLines and KeySigns and has experience using design standards such as Sewers for Adoption, Manual for Streets, Design Manual for Roads and Bridges and BSEN standards.
Jason was involved in the design of several education projects including new-build and refurbishment projects for the University of Liverpool. Jason was also heavily involved in multiple projects for Betsi Cadwalladr University Health Board including Flint Health Centre, Benllech Health Centre and Llangollen Health Centres.
Dan Hughes
Civil Engineer
BEng/BSc(Hons)
Dan has over 20 years’ experience as a civil engineer with extensive knowledge in structures, rail, highways, asset management and drainage. He has undertaken roles as the designer and client within rail, health, residential, education and commercial sectors.
Dan’s involvement in civils projects has ranged from small residential estates to larger highway schemes and various bridge and structural assets renewals.
Ffion Paull
Digital Marketing Manager
Ffion is responsible for developing and maintaining the JPS brand guidelines and manages our website and social media platforms. Since joining JPS, Ffion has worked closely with the engineering team to raise the profile of the brand by sharing examples of the varied projects that we’ve successfully delivered for our clients.
Mike Macdonald
Operations Director
MEng (hons), CEng MICE, Chartered Civil Structural Engineer and Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers.
Operations Director, Mike has over 13 years’ experience in the construction industry both in the United Kingdom and the Middle East as the lead Structural Engineer for a wide range of new-build and refurbishment schemes within the Education, Defense, Healthcare, Residential, Commercial and Rail sectors.
Mike also specialises in temporary works and demolition, leading the demolition of the fire damaged Echo Arena Multistorey car park whilst protecting access to the Arena during demolition works.
Prior to joining JPS, Mike was a part of the structural engineering division of W. S. Atkins, one of the UK’s largest engineering consultancies. Mike was responsible for the design of several North Wales school projects and was Structural Lead for Doha Souq Waqif, a three storey subterranean subway station on the Doha Metro Gold Line project in Qatar.