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Your Trusted Construction & Engineering Partner in Warrington
Established in 1985, we have built a reputation as a leading provider of mechanical and electrical engineering services, delivering complex projects across healthcare, education, and commercial sectors. Our in-house team of designers, engineers, and project managers combines the expertise of a national firm with the agility of a local business, ensuring tailored solutions that meet exact client requirements. With over 40 years of collective leadership experience, we maintain industry-leading accreditations including Gas-Safe and ISO standards, while investing heavily in staff development to guarantee excellence on every project.Our full-cycle approach spans concept design, cost analysis, BIM implementation, and aftercare maintenance, supported by a supply chain managed to the highest safety and quality benchmarks. Client testimonials highlight our ability to consistently deliver technically challenging projects on time and on budget, with 75% of our business coming from repeat clients who value our personal service and single-point-of-contact approach.
Services
Heating Systems
Ventilation
Air Conditioning
Public Health
Gas Systems
Electrical Work
Renewable Energy
Maintenance Plans
Aftercare Services
BIM Design
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- 40 years' experience delivering complex mechanical and electrical projects
- In-house BIM Level 2 design and full-cycle project management teams
- Accredited to Gas-Safe, Water-Safe and ISO industry standards
- Tailored maintenance plans with legal compliance certification
- Proven track record in healthcare and education sector projects
Associations and certifications
- Gas-Safe
- Water-Safe
- CQMS
- f-Gas
What people say
High-quality service
Professional approach
On time, on budget
Technical expertise
Strong supply chain
Services
Heating Systems
Design, installation, and maintenance of advanced heating systems for commercial and healthcare facilities. Our BIM-integrated approach ensures energy efficiency while meeting strict regulatory standards. Clients benefit from reduced operational costs and guaranteed compliance through our certified maintenance programs.
Ventilation
Custom ventilation solutions maintaining optimal indoor air quality in complex buildings. Using cutting-edge design software, we implement systems that balance fresh air delivery with energy efficiency, particularly critical in healthcare environments where infection control is paramount.
Gas Systems
Specialist installation of natural, medical, and laboratory-grade gas systems. Our engineers hold Gas-Safe certification for healthcare facilities, ensuring safe, compliant delivery of critical utilities to hospitals and research laboratories requiring precision gas distribution networks.
BIM Design
Full BIM Level 2 design services integrating mechanical and electrical systems into building models. This digital approach enables clash detection, cost analysis, and virtual testing before construction begins, significantly reducing project risks and on-site modifications.
Aftercare Services
Comprehensive maintenance contracts covering HVAC, electrical systems, and plumbing. Our service includes planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, and compliance certification, ensuring long-term system performance and regulatory adherence for commercial and healthcare clients.
People
Robin Hill
Managing Director
With 40 years' industry experience including 30 at Charleson, Robin leads as Chartered Engineer. Holds B.Eng. (Hons) and oversees strategic direction while maintaining CIBSE professional accreditation.
Stephen Evans
Technical Director
20-year Charleson veteran with M.Eng in Building Services Engineering. Manages technical standards and innovation, holding MIET membership and IOSH safety certification for executive leadership.
Chris Whittle
Operations Director
18-year Charleson leader with BTEC HNC in Building Services. NEBOSH-certified health and safety expert managing project delivery teams across complex construction programmes.
Paul Whittle
Aftercare & Services Manager
30-year mechanical engineering specialist with B.Sc (Hons). Oversees maintenance division, particularly experienced in healthcare sector systems requiring continuous operational reliability and compliance.
Alan Hill
Founder & Chairman
50-year industry veteran who established Charleson. Former Haden Young Ltd manager with extensive management experience, guiding company growth while maintaining core values of integrity and excellence.
Questions
What sectors does Charleson specialise in?
We specialise in healthcare, education, commercial, industrial, and science & research sectors, with particular expertise in technically complex builds requiring precision engineering solutions.
Are you accredited to industry standards?
Yes, we hold Gas-Safe, Water-Safe, CQMS, and f-Gas accreditations, along with ISO standards for quality management and environmental responsibility.
Do you offer maintenance services?
We provide comprehensive annual service plans covering HVAC systems, compliance checks, and reactive maintenance, tailored to meet specific client requirements and legal obligations.
How do you ensure project delivery timelines?
Our in-house design and delivery teams use BIM Level 2 software and modular construction techniques to reduce on-site time while maintaining strict project management controls.
Can you handle complex engineering challenges?
With 40 years' experience, our Chartered Engineers and technical team have delivered landmark projects including hospital wards and university laboratories requiring advanced MEP solutions.
