H D S

Experts in MEP & Construction Talent. Partners in Project Delivery.

HDS supports the companies building and servicing some of the most challenging projects in the UK & Europe. Whether you're delivering high-performance MEP systems or managing full-project construction packages, we find the talent that keeps your programme moving.

Focused. Technical. Trusted.
Recruitment done properly.

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HDS Consultancy Services

HDS Consultancy Services is a specialist technical recruitment partner dedicated to the Mechanical, Electrical & Public Health (MEP) sector across the UK and Europe. We support contractors and consultancies delivering complex projects in life sciences, pharmaceuticals, data centres, commercial fit-out, R&D facilities, infrastructure, and high-technology environments.

Founded with a simple mission—to raise the standard of recruitment in the MEP industry—we combine deep sector knowledge with a highly targeted, relationship-driven approach. Our team understands the pressures of delivering £10m–£150m+ building services packages, commissioning high-performance systems, and sourcing talent with the right technical depth, safety mindset, and project experience.

From senior appointments to project-critical site teams, we partner with our clients and candidates with honesty, pace, and precision. Every search we undertake is tailored, proactive, and aligned to real-world project needs.

At HDS, we believe in three things:
Quality over quantity.
Experts speaking to experts.
And long-term partnerships built on trust.

Whether you’re scaling a major framework, delivering a flagship project, or planning your next career move, HDS Consultancy is here to support you—professionally, transparently, and with a genuine understanding of the MEP landscape.

sectors

Sectors

M&E Contracting

Building Services Design

Building Contracting

Data Centres & Mission Critical

Life Science & Healthcare

Testimonials

Words From Our Partners

Sam McCallum
Sam McCallumBriggs & Forrester Living
Over the past 2 years we have formed a strong partnership with HDS - the quality of candidates Tommy and the team have put forward are always well tailored to our needs. This leads to highly efficient process in a very time sensitive industry
Mike Terry
Mike TerryBriggs’s & Forrester Engineering
I’ve partnered with Harry for many years and he remains my go-to for commercial appointments. He knows exactly what good looks like in a Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager and always takes the time to fully understand our brief. The candidates he provides are well-screened, technically capable and the right cultural fit for the team. Harry is straightforward, transparent and genuinely adds value to our recruitment process.
Andy Heaphy
Andy HeaphyMace Group
I’ve worked with Harry for several years and he remains one of the most dependable recruiters I’ve dealt with. He knows the MEP market inside out, genuinely listens to what we need, and always provides people who fit both the technical requirements and the culture of our team. His communication is clear, he’s proactive without being pushy, and he’s consistently helped us land strong candidates on some very challenging projects.
Richard Barnard
Richard BarnardMaze Engineering
HDS listened to what we needed and found suitable candidates in a difficult market. We were kept up to date through the whole process, enabling us to not lose focus on the day job.
Andy Bown
Andy BownMala
HDS Consultancy consistently listens to the specific requirements of each role we require and delivers well-matched candidates for interviews.

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Phone

0137 681 1240

Email us

careers@hdsconsultancy.co.uk

Address

18-20 Bank St, Braintree, Essex, CM71UP

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M&E Contracting

HDS Consultancy supports consultancies, contractors and specialist design practices with high-calibre Building Services Design professionals across Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health disciplines. We understand the technical detail behind design development and supply talent capable of delivering coordinated, compliant and cost-effective solutions on complex projects.

We recruit for all stages of the design lifecycle, including:

Concept & Feasibility
Early-stage design studies, design options, load calculations and system strategy.

Developed & Detailed Design
Full mechanical, electrical and public health design packages, detailed drawings, modelling and technical submissions.

BIM & Digital Engineering
BIM Coordinators, Digital Engineers and Technicians supporting 3D modelling, clash detection and integrated design delivery.

Design Management
Professionals able to lead design teams, coordinate with project stakeholders and ensure design meets programme, cost and compliance expectations.

Technical Governance & Compliance
Designers and engineers experienced in building regulations, standards, sustainability requirements and industry best practice.

We provide Building Services Designers for sectors such as life sciences, pharmaceuticals, data centres, commercial fit-out, healthcare, education, industrial, mixed-use and public sector environments.

Whether you’re strengthening an in-house design team or supporting a contractor’s pre-construction and technical functions, HDS delivers design professionals who combine technical expertise with practical understanding of real-world construction environments.

Building Services Design

HDS Consultancy is a specialist supplier of Mechanical, Electrical & Public Health talent, supporting contractors and consultancies delivering the UK & Europe’s most technically demanding building services projects. We recruit for a wide range of MEP-driven sectors, including:

Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals
Complex process environments, cleanrooms, laboratories, R&D facilities and GMP-compliant production spaces.
Data Centres & Mission-Critical
High-density cooling, power distribution, critical infrastructure and hyperscale projects across Europe.
Commercial & Corporate Fit-Out
CAT A/CAT B fit-out, office refurbishments and high-quality workplace environments.
Healthcare & Hospitals
Highly regulated clinical facilities, acute care expansions, specialist treatment areas and MEP upgrades.
Education & Research
University labs, research campuses, teaching facilities and specialist engineering spaces.
Infrastructure & Transport
Rail, airports, stations, tunnels and major public works requiring robust MEP integration and commissioning.
Industrial & Advanced Manufacturing
Process plants, production lines, clean manufacturing environments and energy-intensive facilities.
Energy, Renewables & Decarbonisation
Low-carbon systems, EV infrastructure, heat networks, energy-transition projects and building optimisation.

Building Contracting

HDS Consultancy works with leading main contractors, developers and specialist construction businesses across the UK & Europe, supplying high-calibre talent for projects of all sizes. We recruit for a wide range of construction sectors, including:

Commercial Offices & Workplace
New-build, CAT A/CAT B fit-out, refurbishments and major corporate developments.

Residential & Mixed-Use
Large-scale apartment schemes, Build-to-Rent, regeneration projects and complex urban developments.

Industrial & Logistics
Warehousing, distribution centres, manufacturing facilities and large industrial estates.

Healthcare & Education
Hospitals, healthcare facilities, schools, colleges and university campuses.

Civils & Infrastructure
Groundworks, highways, public realm works, utilities, enabling works and structural packages.

Retail & Leisure
Shopping centres, hospitality venues, gyms, hotels and experience-led spaces.

Heritage & Refurbishment
Listed buildings, conservation projects and sensitive restoration works.

High-Rise & Complex Structures
High-rise residential, commercial towers, podium structures and technically demanding builds.

Across these sectors, we supply professionals in site management, project management, commercial roles, engineering, planning, H&S, quality, logistics and project support.

data centres & mission critical

HDS Consultancy supports some of the most advanced and technically demanding environments in the built environment — sectors where precision, reliability and specialist expertise are essential.

We supply high-calibre professionals across both mission critical and science-led projects, ensuring our clients have the specialist talent required to deliver engineering excellence, programme certainty and uncompromising compliance.

Mission Critical

We recruit for organisations delivering high-performance facilities where uptime, resilience and technical integration are non-negotiable.
This includes:

Data Centres (Hyperscale, Colocation & Enterprise)
High-density cooling, power distribution, complex MEP integration and critical commissioning.

Critical Infrastructure & Control Facilities
Power infrastructure, network operations centres, secure environments and emergency response facilities.

Technology & Digital Infrastructure
High-tech, 24/7 operational spaces requiring robust systems and resilient engineering.

Life Science & Healthcare

We support projects where scientific integrity, environmental control and regulatory compliance sit at the core.
This includes:

Pharmaceutical & Biotech Facilities
GMP production, cleanrooms, sterile environments, HVAC-critical spaces and process areas.

R&D Laboratories & Science Campuses
Specialist research environments, university labs and technology hubs.

Healthcare & Clinical Settings
Complex treatment spaces, imaging suites, controlled environments and medical infrastructure.

Across both sectors, we provide professionals in project management, engineering, commissioning, design, construction delivery, safety, quality and technical support.

HDS delivers talent that understands the performance, compliance and technical demands of these high-stakes environments — ensuring clients can deliver mission-critical assets with confidence.