Business Details
42 Years
experience
Sustainable Building Services Solutions Milton Keynes
MBA Consulting Engineers is a market-leading multi-disciplined consultancy practice with a reputation for innovation and economy of design. Established over four decades ago, we specialise in delivering sustainable building services solutions across all market sectors. Our team of highly skilled engineers ensures capital and future expenditure costs are minimised through strategic design approaches. With expertise in mechanical and electrical systems, refrigeration, automation integration, and fire protection, we provide end-to-end solutions tailored to client needs. Our commitment to sustainability is demonstrated through BREEAM assessments and renewable technology implementation.We maintain strong relationships with major insurers and developers, offering project compliance and infrastructure design services. Our engineers combine technical excellence with practical experience, having worked across industries including logistics, food manufacturing, and commercial developments. We prioritise collaboration with clients and stakeholders to ensure projects meet regulatory standards while achieving long-term operational efficiency. Our multidisciplinary approach enables holistic problem-solving, from initial feasibility studies to final implementation.
Services
Sprinkler Design
Fire Protection
Sustainability Assessments
Automation Integration
Refrigeration Systems
Insulated Structures
Project Compliance
BREEAM Certification
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- Market-leading multi-disciplined consultancy with a reputation for innovation and economy of design
- Over 40 years' experience in refrigeration and temperature-controlled structures
- Specialist knowledge in automation integration for logistics and distribution facilities
- BREEAM-accredited professionals delivering sustainable building solutions
- Proven track record with major developers including Ocado and SEGRO
What people say
Professional, knowledgeable approach
Go the extra mile
Commitment to innovate
Straightforward to work with
Expertise evident throughout
Services
Sprinkler Design
Our sprinkler design team delivers engineered fire protection solutions across diverse environments. We specialise in performance-based designs that meet BS9251 and FM Global standards while ensuring compliance with insurance requirements. Our engineers collaborate directly with insurers to develop appropriate protection strategies for warehouses, commercial buildings, and industrial facilities. We provide comprehensive services from feasibility studies through to installation monitoring.
Automation Integration
We integrate building services with advanced automation technologies including ASRS, shuttle cranes, and shoe sortation systems. Our expertise covers operational resilience assessment, fire strategy development, and MEP coordination for automated facilities. We work with clients to optimise warehouse efficiency while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Our team has completed numerous temperature-controlled logistics centres for major retailers.
Refrigeration Systems
As UK leaders in temperature-controlled structures, we design refrigeration systems for food manufacturing and storage facilities. Our engineers handle ammonia, CO2, and cascade systems ranging from 50kW to 10MW capacity. We provide full lifecycle support including feasibility studies, detailed design, and commissioning. Our team's contracting experience ensures practical, maintainable installations that meet F Gas regulations.
Sustainability Assessments
Our BREEAM-accredited professionals deliver comprehensive sustainability strategies from project inception to completion. We specialise in Part L calculations, EPC assessments, and renewable energy integration. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures coordinated MEP solutions that meet environmental targets while maintaining operational efficiency. We provide pre-assessment through to post-construction certification services.
Project Compliance
We ensure building services installations meet British Standards and project specifications through rigorous compliance monitoring. Our services include MEP witnessing, commissioning management, and statutory audits. We conduct technical design reviews at RIBA stages 3-4 and provide expert witness support. Our team performs life safety testing and benchmarking workshops to ensure long-term operational readiness.
People
Nick Crewe
Managing Director
Nick leads MBA Consulting Engineers with over 20 years' experience in mechanical engineering. He specialises in refrigeration systems and temperature-controlled structures, having delivered numerous high-profile logistics projects. Nick focuses on strategic growth while maintaining technical excellence across all projects.
Naresh Chander
Director
Naresh oversees electrical engineering services with expertise in power distribution and renewable energy systems. He manages complex infrastructure projects for commercial and industrial clients, ensuring compliance with the latest regulations while optimising energy efficiency.
Kieran Sexton
Associate Director
Kieran specialises in automation integration for logistics facilities. With extensive experience in MEP coordination for automated warehouses, he ensures seamless integration of building services with material handling equipment across multiple temperature zones.
Paul Beattie
Associate Director
Paul leads fire protection projects, combining expertise in sprinkler systems with building compliance. He works closely with insurers to develop appropriate fire strategies for high-risk facilities while ensuring adherence to LPC/FM standards.
Dominic Haines
Associate Director
Dominic specialises in sustainability assessments and BREEAM certifications. He develops energy strategies that balance environmental targets with operational requirements, providing expert guidance from initial feasibility through to final certification.
Questions
What building sectors do you specialise in?
We work across all market sectors including logistics, food manufacturing, commercial developments, and temperature-controlled storage facilities.
Can you handle complex automation projects?
Yes, we specialise in integrating building services with advanced automation systems including ASRS, shuttle cranes, and shoe sortation technology.
Do you provide BREEAM assessments?
Yes, our BREEAM-accredited professionals offer pre-assessment through to post-construction certification services for sustainable building projects.
What refrigeration systems do you design?
We design ammonia, CO2, and cascade systems for temperature-controlled structures ranging from 50kW to 10MW capacity.
How do you ensure project compliance?
We provide statutory audits, MEP witnessing, and commissioning management to ensure installations meet British Standards and project specifications.
Do you work with major UK developers?
Yes, we have long-standing relationships with developers including Ocado, SEGRO, and Mulberry Developments across multiple sectors.
