Mechanical and Electrical Services
M&E means mechanical and electrical services – the heating, power, lighting and safety systems that keep a building running. We design, install, test and look after these systems so they stay safe, efficient and compliant.
Mechanical Systems
Mechanical systems are the parts of a building that move, heat or cool things. They may use electricity, but their main job is to provide a physical action. Common examples include:
- Escalators
- Elevators
- Air Conditioning Systems
- Machinery
- Tools & Equipment
- Boilers
Electrical Systems
Electrical systems deliver and control power, lighting and life-safety services across a building.
They can also drive equipment, but their main role is to provide safe, reliable electricity.
Here are some common examples:
- Lighting Systems
- Control Systems
- Electric Car Charging Points
- Fire Alarms
- Power Supplies
Instalation
Mechanical and electrical systems should always be installed by qualified engineers. Our teams are trained to handle every stage – from planning and installation to testing and ongoing maintenance – so your systems stay safe, reliable and cost-effective.
Sectors We Serve
British Builders Engineering Services (BBES) provides integrated mechanical and electrical (M&E) solutions for customers across the UK. We design, install and maintain systems that keep buildings safe, efficient and compliant.
- Residential & Mixed-Use – Heating, hot water, ventilation, small power and lighting for homes and apartments.
- Commercial Offices – Comfort cooling, lighting, power distribution, controls and life-safety systems.
- Industrial & Logistics – Mechanical plant, process systems, compressed air, distribution boards and specialist power.
- Retail & Leisure – Lighting schemes, HVAC, controls and energy-efficient upgrades for shops, gyms and hospitality.
- Public Sector & Education – Schools, colleges, public buildings and local authority facilities.
- Healthcare & Specialist Environments – Ventilation, pressure regimes, critical power and resilient systems.
What Makes Us Different
Our engineering teams combine technical expertise with a practical, buildable approach. From concept design through installation and ongoing maintenance, we focus on safe, efficient and reliable building systems.
- End-to-End M&E Capability – Survey, design, coordination, installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance.
- Working in Live Environments – Phased works and out-of-hours delivery to keep critical spaces operational.
- Technical Authority – Experienced engineers and supervisors who understand complex plant and control systems.
- Energy & Efficiency – Upgrades that reduce running costs and improve the performance of existing buildings.
- Compliance & Safety – Designs and installations that meet current regulations, standards and client policies.
- Integrated Delivery – Close coordination with our construction, fit-out and maintenance teams for smoother projects.
Case Studies
Office M&E Upgrade – Central London
Replacement of ageing heating and cooling plant with high-efficiency equipment, new controls and LED lighting across multiple floors in an occupied office building.
Scope: new AHUs, chillers, BMS integration, lighting, testing and commissioning.
Logistics Facility – Midlands
Design and installation of power, lighting and mechanical systems for a new-build distribution centre, coordinated with racking, conveyors and automation.
Scope: LV distribution, general and emergency lighting, ventilation, small power.
Education Campus Refurbishment – North West
Phased refurbishment of teaching blocks and workshop spaces, upgrading heating, ventilation and electrical systems during term breaks and out of hours.
Scope: boiler plant, radiators, ventilation, rewiring, containment and lighting.
Health Safety
Our ‘Let’s work towards safety’ Zero Harm programme helps us keep people safe on every site. It encourages our people, supply chain and clients to plan work carefully, stop unsafe activities and make safety everyone’s shared responsibility.
