About JLRSimmonds
Senior Electrical Engineer with a passion for susstainability!
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.
Featured articles and news
Edmundson Apprentice of the Year award 2026
Entries now open for this Electrical Contractors' Association award.
Traditional blue-grey slate from one of the oldest and largest UK slate quarries down in Cornwall.
There are plenty of sources with the potential to be redeveloped.
Change of use legislation breaths new life into buildings
A run down on Class MA of the General Permitted Development Order.
Solar generation in the historic environment
Success requires understanding each site in detail.
Level 6 Design, Construction and Management BSc
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Open for business as of April, with its 2026 prospectus and new pipeline of housing schemes.
The operational value of workforce health
Keeping projects moving. Incorporating unplanned absence and the importance of health, in operations.
A carbon case for indigenous slate
UK slate can offer clear embodied carbon advantages.
Costs and insolvencies mount for SMEs, despite growth
Construction sector under insolvency and wage bill pressure in part linked to National Insurance, says report.
The place for vitrified clay pipes in modern infrastructure
Why vitrified clay pipes are reclaiming their role in built projects.
Research by construction PR consultancy LMC published.
Roles and responsibilities of domestic clients
ACA Safety in Construction guide for domestic clients.
Fire door compliance in UK commercial buildings
Architect and manufacturer gives their low down.



















