MCP Environmental

What MCP Environmental does

MCP Environmental is a Bradford-headquartered specialist contractor providing asbestos management and civil engineering services to UK property owners, utilities, rail operators and public-sector clients. The business delivers ten service lines spanning asbestos surveying (management, refurbishment/demolition, re-inspection), licensed and non-licensed asbestos removal with encapsulation and consultancy, a UKAS-accredited in-house bulk sample analysis laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025:2017, Testing Cert 6376) offering tiered turnaround from while-you-wait to five-day delivery, and civil engineering works including groundworks, drainage, asset protection and GRP installation. UKAS inspection accreditation (ISO/IEC 17020:2012, Cert 0387), an in-house licensed HSE hazardous waste transfer station, and BESC-certified civil operatives enable work in regulated utility and rail environments. All field data is captured electronically and surfaced through the proprietary Alpha Tracker client portal, giving customers 24/7 access to registers, photographic evidence and KPI dashboards.

The company operates a B2B, sales-led, project- and framework-based model. Revenue is generated on a per-survey, per-sample, per-delegate or per-project basis, with multi-year framework agreements underwriting baseline volume from local authorities and social housing providers. Customer concentration is diversified across named logos including National Grid, Network Rail (via J. Murphy & Sons and Colt Construction), Leeds City Council (52,000-property framework), Yorkshire Building Society (80+ branches), University of Leeds, Incommunities, Clarion Housing, Morgan Sindall, Keepmoat, DONG Energy/RWE, National Highways and Castle Howard, spanning utilities, rail, local government, housing associations, education, heritage and commercial property. GTM relies on direct sales, principal-contractor subcontracting, public-sector procurement frameworks, and a content marketing and community-sponsorship presence anchored by LinkedIn and the company news section.

Founded in 1979, MCP grew to approximately 120 staff and around £15m of annual revenue before being acquired in June 2026 by FCS Group, the Nottinghamshire parent of Force Contracting, with Beechbrook Capital exiting as financial sponsor. The combined platform is positioned across civil engineering, infrastructure, asbestos and broader environmental services.

Name

MCP Environmental

Legal name

MCP Environmental

Website

https://www.mcp-environmental.com/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Bradford-headquartered specialist contractor providing UKAS-accredited asbestos surveying, removal and bulk sample analysis alongside civil engineering works, serving utilities, rail, local authorities, social housing, education and commercial property clients across the UK.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Compliance and Civil Engineering Services

NAICS

Remediation Services (562910), Hazardous Waste Collection (562112), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Sanitary Services (4950), Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Asbestos, Lead & Mold Abatement (IMAIAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Asbestos/Lead/Mold Inspection, Testing & Consulting (BPALALAD), Hazardous Materials Transportation & Disposal (Asbestos/Lead/Mold Waste) (BPALALAJ), Radiological & Hazardous Materials Monitoring (Radiation, Asbestos, Lead) (EUAHACAJ)

Keywords

• Asbestos management services
• Asbestos surveying
• Civil engineering contracting
• Legionella risk assessment
• Hazardous waste removal

Headquarters

HQ city

Bradford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Asbestos Surveying and Management Services: Project-based fees for asbestos management surveys, refurbishment and demolition surveys, re-inspections, and consultancy. Charged per survey or contract scope, typically as one-time service engagements or recurring framework agreements with public sector clients.
2. Asbestos Removal and Remediation: Licensed and non-licensed asbestos removal and encapsulation services. Revenue is project-based, varying by site scale, complexity, and regulatory requirements. Includes waste disposal via the company's own licensed hazardous waste transfer station.
3. Civil Engineering Services: Groundworks, drainage, concrete structures, asset protection, and specialist civil engineering works for power, utilities, highways, and public sector clients. Revenue is contract/project-based, working both directly and as a subcontractor for principal contractors.
4. Asbestos Sample Laboratory Analysis: Bulk sample analysis provided as a standalone UKAS-accredited service with tiered turnaround pricing (while-you-wait, 24-hour, 3-day, 5-day). Can be bundled with surveying services or offered independently.
5. Asbestos Awareness Training: UKATA-approved asbestos awareness training courses, delivered at client premises or MCP's head office. Revenue per delegate or course booking, provided in partnership with Pragmatic Consulting for CITB-accredited courses.
6. Legionella Risk Assessments: Legionella risk assessment services for hot and cold-water systems, charged per assessment or contract scope.
7. Decent Homes / HHSRS Surveys: Housing health and safety rating system surveys for local authorities and social housing providers, typically contracted through framework agreements.
8. Radon Testing and Mitigation: Radon measurement and mitigation services including risk profiling, testing, and remediation works. Revenue is service/project-based.
9. Bespoke Property Compliance Management: Additional compliance services including Energy Performance Certificates, fire risk assessments, structural surveys, damp and mould, Japanese knotweed, and ecology reports. Provided as an add-on to core asbestos and surveying services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MCP Environmental provides customer-focused asbestos management and civil engineering services to public sector, utilities, infrastructure, and commercial clients across the UK. Core offerings include asbestos surveying, licensed and non-licensed asbestos removal and encapsulation, UKAS-accredited bulk sample laboratory analysis, civil engineering groundworks and drainage, and complementary property compliance services such as legionella risk assessments, HHSRS/Decent Homes surveys, radon testing, and asbestos awareness training. The company operates an in-house licensed hazardous waste transfer station and a UKAS-accredited laboratory to support end-to-end delivery.

Product overview

MCP Environmental is a 45-year-old environmental services business founded in 1979, providing a comprehensive suite of asbestos management and civil engineering services. The company operates a portfolio of 10 distinct but interrelated service offerings, with Asbestos Surveying, Asbestos Removal & Remediation, and Civil Engineering forming the core service lines, complemented by specialized offerings including Legionella Risk Assessments, Asbestos Awareness Training, Decent Homes/HHSRS Surveys, Radon Testing & Mitigation, Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis, Bespoke Services, and Fire Risk Assessments. Services are delivered through a customer-focused approach with dedicated project managers and real-time reporting via client portals, serving customers across the North of England and nationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Asbestos Surveying

Quantifiable outcome

• Asbestos refurbishment and management surveys completed for 52,000 Leeds City Council social housing properties under a framework agreement.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FCS GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNottinghamshire-based FCS Group (parent company of Force Contracting) acquired MCP Environmental in June 2026. The deal combines two regional businesses operating across civil engineering, infrastructure, asbestos, and environmental services. MCP continues to operate under its existing senior management team. The acquisition creates a combined platform with increased scale, broader capabilities, and opportunities for collaboration and future growth. FCS Group expands its capabilities and market presence in the sector through the acquisition.
• RG Corporate FinanceminorOthersRG Corporate Finance acted as adviser to MCP Environmental shareholders in connection with the acquisition by FCS Group. This was a transaction advisory role.
• Burges SalmonminorOthersBurges Salmon provided legal representation for the acquisition transaction. This was a legal advisory role.
• Pragmatic ConsultingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCP entered a collaborative venture with Pragmatic Consulting to deliver CITB Site Safety Plus Scheme courses at MCP's Bradford head office. MCP provides UKATA-approved Asbestos Awareness Training as part of the collaboration. Pragmatic leads CITB-accredited courses including SMSTS and SSSTS. Every asbestos awareness course booked generates a £1 donation per delegate to the Mavis Nye Foundation (MCP donates £1, Pragmatic donates £1). The partnership allows construction professionals to develop skills locally.
• Morgan SindallcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMorgan Sindall is a principal contractor that regularly appoints MCP for civil engineering and asbestos surveying projects. Notable projects include the University of Leeds five-a-side football pitch refurbishment and ongoing social housing property services. The relationship is a long-standing principal contractor–specialist subcontractor arrangement.
• J. Murphy & SonscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJ. Murphy & Sons (principal contractor) appointed MCP for asbestos removal works at Blackpool North railway station as part of the Great North Rail Project. MCP worked as specialist subcontractor providing asbestos services under Murphy's project management.
• Colt ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerColt Construction appointed MCP for asbestos removal at Network Rail's Watford Junction station, working to strict deadlines over the Christmas period. This is a principal contractor–specialist subcontractor relationship.
• UK Radon AssociationminorOthersMCP Environmental is a full member of the UK Radon Association, providing the company with access to specialist support, advice, and resources on radon assessment and mitigation.
• UK Asbestos Training Association (UKATA)coreOthersUKATA is the certifying body for MCP's asbestos awareness training courses. All MCP presentation materials, exam papers, course handouts, and trainers' narratives are assessed by an independent UKATA verifier. UKATA is a member of The CPD Certification Service.
• Health and Safety Laboratory (HSL) — AIMS SchememinorOthersMCP's laboratory actively participates in the HSL proficiency Asbestos in Materials Scheme (AIMS), which assesses laboratory performance in the identification of asbestos in bulk materials.
• ConstructionlineminorOthersConstructionline is a UK government-owned procurement and supply chain management service. MCP holds Constructionline Gold accreditation, which satisfies over 80% of standard pre-qualification questionnaires across the public sector.
• Mavis Nye FoundationminorOthersMCP Environmental supports the Mavis Nye Foundation, which provides financial support for UK mesothelioma patients, grants for research, and assistance with treatment and care. MCP donates £1 per delegate for every asbestos awareness training course booked, in partnership with Pragmatic Consulting.
• Bradford BullsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMCP Environmental has sponsored Bradford Bulls rugby league team since 2020. Sponsorship includes branding on the back of both playing and replica shirts, support for Academy sides, and the club's Player of the Year Awards. The partnership was renewed for the 2025 season.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lucion Services: UK-headquartered specialist in asbestos management, surveying, and laboratory analysis with environmental consulting offerings; the closest direct competitor on asbestos surveying, removal, and UKAS laboratory services.
• SOCOTEC UK: Operates asbestos surveying, removal and laboratory testing across the UK under a similar integrated compliance-services model, with comparable UKAS-accredited laboratory credentials.
• Bureau Veritas UK: Global TIC firm with UK-based asbestos inspection, testing, and remediation services operating as a larger specialist with comparable proprietary data/reporting platforms.
• Citation Group: UK provider of property compliance services (asbestos, fire, Legionella, HR) serving small-to-mid-market clients with a recurring/managed-service model in an adjacent but overlapping segment.
• Hillcrest Environmental Services: Northern UK-based asbestos and environmental services contractor with integrated surveying, removal, and consultancy offerings targeting social housing and public sector clients.
• Concept Access Surveys: UK specialist in asbestos surveying, management plans, and consultancy serving local authorities, housing associations, and commercial clients in a directly comparable service mix.
• AA Environmental: UK environmental services contractor offering asbestos surveys, removals, and remediation with similar focus on social housing, education, and commercial property clients.

Broad incumbents

• RPS Group (WSP): Large environmental and built-environment consultancy (now part of WSP) competing for surveying, contamination assessment, and remediation mandates on enterprise/infrastructure tenders where MCP also operates.
• Mitie Group: UK facilities management leader offering bundled compliance services (asbestos, fire, Legionella) within broader FM contracts — a credible threat if it expands its specialist compliance proposition downward into MCP's mid-market.
• SLR Consulting: Environmental and advisory consultancy offering site investigation, remediation, and asbestos services to infrastructure and industrial clients; overlaps with MCP's environmental compliance scope but with broader advisory positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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