Buyers seeking mechanical, electrical & building services businesses in the UK

Both are represented, but a balanced mix that combines project delivery with recurring planned maintenance is typically preferred. It smooths earnings and evidences a sticky customer base.

Yes. Buyers place a premium on self-delivery of core mechanical and electrical trades, with disciplined subcontract use for peaks and specialist work rather than as a substitute for direct engineer capacity.

WIP and retentions receive close attention. Buyers expect accurate project accounting, clean cost-to-complete forecasts and evidence that historic accounts have not carried undue optimism on incomplete jobs.

Each requirement states its own target turnover band, and many also set out profitability expectations, deal structure and the acquirer's funding position. Ranges run from owner-managed businesses through to established groups, so the individual mandate page is always the definitive statement of what that buyer will consider.

Nothing is published about your business. You read the acquirer's stated requirement, then write to our team quoting the mandate reference with a brief outline of your company. We review the fit and, where it is credible, make a discreet introduction. If you decide not to proceed, no trace of the approach is left.

Every acquirer has submitted a written mandate covering investment criteria, funding position, decision process and prior acquisition experience. Our team reviews each submission before publication, and requirements without a defined thesis or a credible route to completion are declined.