M&E Consultants Edinburgh
Our Edinburgh team supports clients across the city and the Lothians with mechanical and electrical design, sustainability advice and building performance services. We help commercial estates, education providers and public bodies deliver reliable engineering outcomes, lower operational energy and planning submissions compliant with Section 6 and City of Edinburgh Council requirements. If you need experienced building services engineers in Edinburgh, we provide practical, commercially grounded guidance for new build and refurbishment in heritage settings from first survey to in‑use verification.
Key Contacts
Edinburgh — Building Services, Net Zero and Planning FAQs
Do you prepare Energy Statements that align with City Plan 2030 and Section 6
Yes. We produce planning‑ready energy and sustainability statements that demonstrate a fabric‑first approach, low and zero carbon technology options and readiness for future heat network connection where appropriate. We also coordinate with verifiers to streamline building warrant submissions.
Can you deliver overheating assessments for Edinburgh planning
Yes. We run dynamic thermal models using CIBSE TM59 for dwellings and PBSA, and TM52 where non‑domestic comfort is in scope. Mitigation is built into design iterations so planning and design teams get clear decisions early.
How do you design for heat network zones and connection‑ready buildings
We assess proximity to prospective or emerging networks, size plate heat exchangers and substations appropriately and detail low return temperature strategies. Where a network is not yet available, we specify cost‑effective provision for future connection.
Can you support refurbishment in conservation areas and listed buildings
Yes. We develop sensitive M&E solutions for the Old and New Town and other conservation areas, prioritising discrete fabric improvements, ventilation strategies that protect heritage value and plant selections suited to constrained risers and roofscapes.
What does the New Build Heat Standard mean for our Edinburgh projects
For new builds and some conversions, we specify zero direct emissions heating such as heat pumps or heat networks and document any permitted exceptions. We also assess electrical load, acoustic impacts and seasonal performance to ensure practical operation.
Do you align projects with Edinburgh’s Local Heat & Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES)
Yes. We map sites against LHEES layers, identify heat‑network or heat‑pump opportunities and produce delivery plans that support funding applications and stakeholder engagement.
How are you preparing clients for the reformed EPC regime
We run early reference‑building checks, forecast the likely rating for design options and create upgrade paths for leases, acquisitions and disposals. For multi‑let assets we pair EPC uplift with metering and controls improvements that also cut OPEX.
Can you help universities, schools and healthcare estates cut operational energy
Yes. We combine quick wins such as controls tuning, sequencing and power factor correction with phased plant replacement and smart metering. For large campuses we provide TM54 assessments, seasonal commissioning and post‑occupancy evaluation.
Do you produce BREEAM strategies and circular economy evidence
Yes. We integrate energy credits with low‑carbon heat feasibility, materials reuse, refrigerant impact and embodied carbon advice. We coordinate with the design team so credits are secured efficiently.
How do you manage grid capacity and EV charging in Edinburgh
We engage early with the DNO, model diversified loads and stage EV infrastructure to match demand growth. Where capacity is tight, we deploy load management, PV and battery strategies to de‑risk programme and cost.
Can you provide M&E design for complex refurbishments and fit‑outs
Yes. From first survey to RIBA Stage 4 we deliver coordinated mechanical and electrical design, landlord‑tenant split strategies, resilience planning and clear tender documentation to keep cost and programme on track.
Do you offer in‑use verification
Yes. We verify outcomes against the design intent with metered data, soft landings, fine‑tuning and targeted re‑commissioning. Findings feed back into controls to close the performance gap.