About JLRSimmonds
Senior Electrical Engineer with a passion for susstainability!
Researcher Hello there! I am Jessica Simmonds, a seasoned Senior Electrical Engineer from the United Kingdom, with a robust track record spanning over a decade in the engineering sector. My professional journey has allowed me to develop a deep expertise in electrical systems within various top-tier engineering firms including McBains, Norman Disney & Young, and Troup Bywaters + Anders.
At McBains, I embraced the challenge of integrating cutting-edge electrical solutions in a fast-paced urban setting, a role I carried through with innovative strategy and leadership. Prior to that, my tenure at Norman Disney & Young involved overseeing substantial projects that pushed the boundaries of conventional engineering practices, enhancing both efficiency and sustainability.
I am currently pursuing a Master’s in Engineering Management, specializing in sustainability, to further bolster my skills and impact in creating environmentally conscious engineering solutions. This blog is a platform where I share my professional experiences, insights into sustainable engineering practices, and the lessons I've learned from a career dedicated to technological and sustainable advancement.
Stay tuned for more insights as I navigate the complex intersections of engineering, sustainability, and global impact.
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Planning condition discharge in England and Wales
A brief exoplanation from a building compliance expert, with further links.
Overheating guidance and tools for building designers
Guidance for dealing with element of building fabric control that have increasing importance.
Shading for housing, a design guide
From the Good Homes Alliance and British Blind and Shutter Association.
UK Standard Skills Classification (SSC)
A shared framework for describing skills needs.
Social media ban consultation comes to close
CIOB urges UK Government to consider social media’s role in careers guidance in ban debate.
The latest of eight Skills England apprenticeship units
The addition of battery manufacturing welcomed by ECA with a warning about the risks of fast-tracked apprenticeship units.
Building Control Independent Panel final report
A precis of a key report led by Dame Hackitt with full recommendations and link to the government response.
Building Safety recap April, 2026
A short and longer run-through of the month, with links to further information and sources.
CIAT May 2026 briefing.
From medieval scribes to modern word art.
ECA welcomes crackdown on late payment and push for clean energy, whilst CIOB seek fixed cladding removal timeframes.
Cyber Security in the Built Environment
Protecting projects, data, and digital assets: A CIOB Academy TIS.
Managing competence in the built environment
ITFG publishes new industry guide on how to meet the ICC principles.
The UK's campaign to reduce noise pollution: Mythbusting, articles and topic guides.