KJ Tait

Building Services Consultants for M&E, Sustainability and Net Zero

Shepherd and Wedderburn Edinburgh office fit out

Who we are

KJ Tait are chartered building services engineers with over fifty years of experience in delivering performance led design. We focus on engineering solutions that work in practice, combining mechanical and electrical expertise with deep capability in energy and carbon modelling, commissioning and building performance diagnostics.

Our culture is centred on technical integrity, evidence based decision making and long term collaboration with clients and design teams. Guided by recognised quality and environmental standards, we apply a rigorous and responsible approach to ensure buildings perform as intended throughout their life.

Who we are

Latest
insights

Engineering perspectives, project learnings and sustainability thinking across the business

9 February 2026
London Plan 2021 is the strictest planning policy in the UK.  The Plan sets out policies for housing, transport, and the economy.
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9 December 2025
Building owners and developers face complex choices when selecting refrigerants for heat pumps and refrigerants for VRF systems.
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Latest 
news

13 January 2026
From 27 January 2026 Ofgem begins regulating heat networks across Great Britain
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10 November 2025
APEX, Tribeca in Camden, London (also known as Plot A) has achieved a final BREEAM rating of Excellent.
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Engineering design, modelling and advisory services for high‑performing buildings

KJ Tait are chartered building services engineers providing mechanical and electrical design, sustainability consultancy and net zero carbon advisory services across the UK. Our team specialise in thermal and energy modelling through IES VE, TM54 operational assessments, decarbonisation pathways and building performance diagnostics that support compliant, low‑energy and future‑ready buildings.

We work closely with architects, developers and estates teams to deliver robust engineering solutions that are technically credible, commercially realistic and aligned with long‑term asset performance.

What we do

Where We Work

We deliver building services engineering, M&E consultancy and sustainability support across the UK through our teams in Aberdeen, Cambridge, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London and Manchester.

Our engineers work on projects of all scales, providing local knowledge backed by national expertise to support clients throughout every stage of design, delivery and building performance.

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Latest 
project

Portico & Belfast Surgeries, Hackney

These surgeries were two new build developments for Hackney Council. KJ Tait were involved up to Stage 4 only, with Stage 5 being undertaken by the appointed Contractor and their own design team.
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