Measured thinking when it matters most
MESH Consulting Engineers
Structural Design Consultancy from concept to completion, working across Bristol, Bath and the South West.
Whether you need a concept design, a full structural design service or a structural inspection, MESH advises on buildings where careful decisions make a real difference.
What We Do
Often the most important outcomes are the ones you never see.
The MESH team bring decades of experience and an integration of different disciplines, so we focus on giving you advice that is proportionate, buildable, and responsive to the demands of the site and project.
Measured thinking
We look carefully at what’s already there and what’s worked (or not) in the past, before deciding what needs to happen.
Practical intelligence
Engineering grounded in hands-on experience, helping good design go from drawing to buildable reality.
Clear communication
Straightforward advice, clearly explained and without unnecessary jargon.
Historic expertise
MESH have a wealth of experience working with traditional materials and historic buildings, respecting how they were made and caring deeply how they should be repaired.
Sustainability focused
We pride ourselves on seeking eco-friendly solutions, preserving heritage, reusing structures and recommending sustainable and lower-impact materials wherever possible.
Clarity you can build on
We provide consulting structural engineering services including::
Concept design and feasibility studies
Full technical design consultancy
Construction-phase advice
Civils, drainage, geotechnical and other specialist services
Structural inspections and assessments
The aim is always the same, to give project teams clarity they can rely on, and decisions they can build on with confidence.
“MESH’s extensive experience and knowledge in dealing with historic buildings are evident, and they bring a wealth of expertise to the table.”
Featured Projects
Our work spans heritage and listed buildings, civic and institutional sites, commercial and complex residential projects.
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Orangery
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Bristol Museum
Meet the team behind MESH
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Mark Jerzak CEng MICE
Managing Director / Chartered Engineer
With over two decades of experience in structural and conservation engineering, Mark is known for clear judgement and excellent (jargon-free) communication, as well as practical solutions. Under his direction, MESH Consulting Engineers provides careful, holistic, and balanced consultation for complex and often historical or sensitive buildings.
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Sam Lear MEng (Hons)
Senior Engineer
Sam’s background spans structural design, dangerous structures response and regulatory oversight. His experience in high-risk environments means he brings calm analysis and dependable judgement to situations that need a cool head.
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Meg Lovell
Finance Director
Meg leads the financial and strategic side of MESH, combining corporate legal experience with independent consultancy and business strategy. She oversees financial governance and long-term planning, ensuring the practice remains stable, commercially sound and aligned with its values.
Resources
Our Resources page contains articles, guides, and references on topics ranging from barn conversions, what to expect when appointing a structural engineer, VAT policy, building control information and more.
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