Building services engineering

A dedicated, directly employed team of M&E experts

The Robertson Engineering Services team, based at our Gateshead office, provides mechanical and electrical subcontract services across the North of England. 

We forge close partnerships, whether working with Robertson Construction or external customers, on traditional or design and build projects. 

We value local skills and expertise and are proud to directly employ M&E engineers and specialist trades in our team. 

Our growing experience of renewable technologies assures our customers of innovative solutions and quality delivery when tackling the decarbonisation of existing buildings.

Delivering complex engineering projects in live environments

From occupied university campuses and healthcare estates to commercial workplaces, Robertson Engineering Services delivers complex mechanical and electrical upgrades while keeping buildings operational. Our team carefully plans and phases works, managing shutdowns, service changeovers and stakeholder requirements to minimise disruption and maintain business continuity.

Whether replacing critical heating infrastructure, upgrading plantrooms or integrating new systems into existing buildings, we bring the technical expertise and coordination needed to deliver safe, high-quality outcomes in challenging environments. fit for the future.

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Refurbished chemistry laboratory at Durham University, delivered by Robertson Construction

Specialist expertise across diverse sectors

Our engineers have extensive experience delivering services installations and upgrades across higher education, healthcare, hospitality and public sector buildings. We regularly work in highly serviced environments, including teaching spaces, research laboratories, office accommodation and specialist facilities where safety, performance and compliance are paramount.

With experience working within heritage and listed buildings, we can also deliver modern building services while preserving historic character and meeting the specific requirements associated with protected environments, from discreet service installations and sympathetic lighting schemes to period-style heating systems and carefully selected fixtures and fittings.

Our capabilities span heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical installations, lighting, life safety systems, building management systems and specialist laboratory services, providing customers with a single delivery partner for a wide range of engineering requirements.

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copper feature bath in luxury hotel bathroom

Supporting building performance and decarbonisation

We help customers improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and maximise the long-term performance of their estates. From low-carbon heating solutions and solar PV installations to LED lighting upgrades and intelligent building controls, our team delivers practical solutions that support sustainability goals while improving occupant comfort and reducing operational costs.

By combining engineering expertise with a collaborative approach, we help organisations future-proof their buildings and create environments that are more resilient, efficient and fit for the future.

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Robertson construction decarbonisation refurbishment solar PV
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