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The Former Cliff Hotel, Salford
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The Former Cliff Hotel, Salford

Once a proud example of late 19th-century Gothic revival architecture, the Former Cliff Hotel now sits on the national ‘at risk’ register - a structure both vu…

Role
Structural Engineer
Sector
Conservation
Status
Delivered
Engineer's note

Tom Jeffcoat

Working on the Former Cliff Hotel has been a fascinating challenge. It’s a structure with immense historic and architectural value, but years of neglect have left it in a fragile state.

01 / BriefProject summary

What the brief was — and what we delivered.

Type
Conservation
Role
Structural Engineer
Plates
4

Once a proud example of late 19th-century Gothic revival architecture, the Former Cliff Hotel now sits on the national ‘at risk’ register - a structure both vulnerable and significant.

MJC was appointed to carry out a detailed structural assessment, identifying deterioration and instability across the existing fabric.

Our investigation supports ongoing regeneration plans, ensuring that restoration efforts are safe, informed, and structurally viable.

MJC provided:

Detailed structural condition survey

Stability analysis for retained façades

Recommendations for repair and retrofit

Advice on temporary works and safe access

02 / PlatesOn site

The work, in plate order.

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04 / Conversation

Structural Support That Performs On Stage and On Site

From listed theatres and concert halls to airport concessions and live venues, we bring practical structural engineering to complex environments. Whether you're planning a refurbishment, fitting out a retail unit, or navigating venue constraints, we'll help you make it buildable - and make it happen.