Our team of experienced MEP engineers provides expert consultancy across all stages of design and construction, helping to optimise efficiency, ensure full regulatory compliance, and future-proof every project.
EDC is the trusted choice for M&E Design in London, working closely with developers, main contractors, M&E contractors, architects and planning consultants to deliver high-performance, sustainable building services solutions.
Our team of experienced MEP engineers provides expert consultancy across all stages of design and construction, helping to optimise efficiency, ensure full regulatory compliance, and future-proof every project.
London asks more of building services than most UK planning authorities. These are the requirements that shape MEP design on London schemes, what each means for you, and what we deliver.
Higher-risk buildings get building control approval from the Building Safety Regulator. Gateway 1 applies at planning through a fire statement. At Gateway 2, before construction starts, the full design, building services included, has to be submitted and approved. Gateway 3 reviews the as-built information before the building can be occupied.
Changes during construction go through formal change control, and the information is kept as a golden thread for the life of the building.
We work to the RIBA Plan of Work, the same stages as the rest of your design team. The earlier we are involved, the more cost and risk we can design out.
Before design starts, we check what the site can support and what the scheme will need.
The big decisions: heat source, energy strategy and where plant goes. Getting them right now avoids redesign later.
A coordinated MEP design and the reports your planning application needs, usually submitted at the end of Stage 2 or 3.
Full technical design and specifications. For higher-risk buildings, the MEP information the Building Safety Regulator needs before work starts.
We stay involved on site to protect the design intent, review contractor proposals and manage change.
Commissioning is witnessed and the as-built information assembled for handover and, for higher-risk buildings, Gateway 3.
Energy performance in use is reported under the London Plan's Be Seen requirement, and we help close the gap between design and reality.
Progressive MEP design from engineers who stay involved, from early engagement through to handover.
We engage the wider design team early and integrate infrastructure into the MEP design from the start, backed by a QA process that monitors every project. Design once. Get it right. Deliver with confidence.
First consultancy in Ireland and the UK to achieve Level 2 BIM accreditation, now ISO 19650
Every client has a dedicated single point of contact who takes an active role in the project, so decisions don't stall. Senior leadership from Day 1.
Guaranteed 24-hour response time
We define performance requirements early and apply cost oversight throughout design development, preventing over-engineering and late-stage redesign.
Cost and risk management is one of our core services
| Project | Location | Client | Value | EDC scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notting Hill Place | London | Midgard City Ltd, part of the JRL Group | £175 m | MEP Design 4C and full installation drawing package |
| The Printworks & 807 | Tottenham, Londo | McAleer & Rushe | £50m | MEP Design Energy & Sustainability BREEAM Consultancy |
| The Green Quarter | Southall, London | St. George (Part of Berkeley Group) | Total Development: £2b | MEP Design |
| Embassy Gardens | Nine Elms, London | Ballymore | £200m | MEP Design (Stage 2 - 6) Energy & Sustainability Services |
| The Habour Central | London | Galliard Homes | £220m | MEP Design |
| Consort Place (The Aspen) | Canary Wharf, London | JRL Ark M&E | £470 million | MEP Design |
| Holborn Viaduct | London | McAleer & Rushe | – | MEP Design, Energy, BREEAM |
| The Ark, Canary Wharf | Canary Wharf, London | O'Shea | £50m | MEP Design, Fire Engineering, BREEAM, eNERGY |
Straight answers to what we're asked most about MEP design on London schemes.
As early as RIBA Stage 1 or 2. The heat source, plant space, riser routes and energy strategy shape the architecture, and they need settling before a planning application. Appointing late usually means redesign, lost floor area or a weaker planning submission.
Share a few details and a London engineer will come back to you. Every client gets a dedicated point of contact with a guaranteed 24-hour response.
Alan TyrrellRegional Director - London
Josh TobinAssociate Director - London