Our MEP Consultancy Services Explained

Independent MEP Advice Backed by 30 Years of Industry Experience

TMS provides independent, client-focused MEP consultancy services to support the successful planning, design, delivery and optimisation of building services systems. With over three decades of industry experience, we act as trusted technical advisors to developers, asset owners, contractors and design teams across the UK.

Our consultancy role sits at the critical intersection between design intent, technical compliance, construction reality and long-term operational performance – ensuring MEP systems are efficient, coordinated, compliant and future-ready.

What Is MEP Consultancy?

MEP consultancy goes beyond producing drawings. It is about providing clear, impartial technical leadership across the full project lifecycle.

As MEP consultants, we:

  • Represent our client’s technical interests
  • Challenge assumptions and reduce risk
  • Ensure compliance with current standards and legislation
  • Optimise systems for performance, cost and carbon
  • Support informed decision-making at every project stage

Our consultancy services are frequently engaged where clarity, experience and accountability are absolutely essential – particularly on complex, regulated or high-value developments.

Our MEP Consultancy Services

Client-Side Technical Advisory

We act as lead or supporting MEP advisors on behalf of clients, providing assurance that building services strategies are robust, coordinated and aligned with project objectives.

Typical advisory roles include:

  • Acting as Lead MEP Technical Advisor
  • Reviewing consultant and contractor designs
  • Providing independent technical oversight
  • Supporting procurement and appointment of design teams

Technical Due Diligence & Design Reviews

We undertake structured technical reviews to identify risks, omissions and opportunities early – when they are cheapest and easiest to resolve!

This includes:

  • Review of MEP design information across RIBA Stages 1-4
  • Assessment of statutory compliance (Building Regulations, planning conditions, energy targets)
  • Value engineering and system optimisation
  • Review of BIM coordination and clash management

Employer’s Requirements & Performance Specifications

Clear Employer’s Requirements are critical to controlling cost, quality and programme.

We develop robust technical documentation, including:

  • MEP Employer’s Requirements
  • Performance-based specifications
  • Technical schedules and output specifications
  • Contractual clarity between client, designer and contractor

Energy Strategy & Compliance Advice

Our consultancy supports planning, compliance and sustainability strategies without compromising buildability or operational performance.

We advise on:

  • Energy strategy development
  • SAP / SBEM coordination
  • EPC and compliance pathways
  • Decarbonisation and Net Zero alignment
  • Integration of low and zero carbon technologies

Construction & Delivery Support (Stages 5–6)

During construction, we provide experienced technical input to maintain design intent and resolve issues efficiently on site.

Services include:

  • Technical query resolution
  • Contractor design review
  • Site inspections and progress reviews
  • Witness testing and commissioning support
  • Handover and close-out technical assurance

Sectors We Support

Our MEP consultancy services are delivered across a wide range of sectors, including:

  • Residential & mixed-use developments
  • Commercial offices & workplaces
  • Healthcare & care environments
  • Education facilities
  • Food, drink & manufacturing
  • Leisure & sports facilities
  • Heritage & complex refurbishments

This cross-sector experience allows us to apply proven solutions while responding appropriately to sector-specific challenges and regulations.

Why Appoint TMS as Your MEP Consultant?

TMS provides expert MEP consultancy services across a wide range of sectors, including residential and mixed-use developments, commercial offices and workplaces, healthcare and care environments, and education facilities. Our experience also extends to food, drink, and manufacturing projects, as well as leisure and sports facilities, with particular expertise in heritage buildings and complex refurbishment schemes.

Speak to Our Consultancy Team

Whether you require early-stage technical advice, independent design review, or full lifecycle MEP consultancy support, TMS can tailor our involvement to suit your project’s needs.

Contact us today to discuss how our MEP consultancy services can support your next project.