What Hilson Moran does

Hilson Moran is a London-headquartered, UK-based interdisciplinary engineering consultancy founded in 1988 that delivers building services engineering (MEP), sustainability, fire safety consultancy, acoustics, security, vertical transportation, transport planning, building physics, environmental consultancy, energy and carbon advisory, connected smart buildings (IoT), and asset performance services across twelve service lines. Operating from five offices in London, Manchester, Cambridge, Bristol and Doha, Qatar, the firm serves commercial real estate developers and investors, corporate occupiers, government and public sector clients, life sciences and healthcare operators, and sports and entertainment venue owners, and has completed over 20,000 projects across its history.

Technical capabilities centre on BIM/Revit 3D design coordination, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and dynamic thermal modelling, whole-life carbon assessment tools, and IoT-enabled smart building platforms delivering real-time occupancy and energy data. Notable proprietary engineering work includes a pioneering low-energy ambient loop system deployed at The Alberton, modular and demountable MEP solutions demonstrated at Stadium 974 in Qatar, and the CarbonMe tool, which won the Digital Innovation Award at the 2026 CIBSE Building Performance Awards. Project outcomes cited include BREEAM Outstanding scores (Holborn Viaduct 92% design-stage; One Bank Street), NABERS UK Design for Performance 5.5 stars and WELL Platinum at 1 Broadgate, and Net Zero Carbon in Construction at 147 kgCO2e/m2 GIA at The Gilbert & One Lackington.

Commercially, Hilson Moran operates a project-fee-based professional services model with individually negotiated engagement pricing; no fees are publicly disclosed. Distribution is exclusively direct, via developer appointments, architect-led design team engagements, and recurring framework agreements with select clients (e.g., 100+ projects completed for IBM). The firm is a privately-held subsidiary of the Sweden-headquartered Tyréns Group and achieved B Corporation certification in 2024.

Name

Hilson Moran

Legal name

Hilson Moran

Website

https://hilsonmoran.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Hilson Moran is a UK-based interdisciplinary engineering consultancy delivering building services (MEP), sustainability, fire safety, acoustics, and smart building advisory across twelve service lines for commercial real estate developers, corporate occupiers, government, and life sciences clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Services Engineering Consultancy

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330), Engineering Services (54133), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Security, Safety & Fire/Life Safety Management (BPABAAAE), Energy Services (Retrofits/Commissioning/Testing & Balancing) (IMAIABAI), Fire & Life Safety Code Compliance Inspections & Consulting (AHJ Support) (BPABAHAJ)

Keywords

• Building services engineering
• MEP engineering consultancy
• Sustainability consulting
• Fire safety consultancy
• Smart building design

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering and Consultancy Fees: Hilson Moran generates revenue by providing interdisciplinary engineering and consultancy services across the full project lifecycle — from feasibility and planning through design to construction monitoring and post-occupancy operation. Revenue is derived from professional service engagements, typically billed on a project fee basis for government/institutional clients, real estate developers, architects, and corporate occupiers. The firm works across commercial, residential, hospitality, sports, education, healthcare, and infrastructure sectors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hilson Moran is an interdisciplinary engineering consultancy providing building services engineering (MEP design), sustainability, fire safety, acoustics, security, vertical transportation, transport planning, smart/connected buildings, environmental consultancy, building physics, asset performance, and utilities and energy infrastructure services across the full project lifecycle from feasibility and planning through design to construction monitoring and post-occupancy operation. The firm serves commercial real estate developers, corporate occupiers, government, life sciences/healthcare, sports venues, and education/research clients across the UK, Middle East, Europe, and North America.

Product overview

Hilson Moran is an interdisciplinary consultancy, engineering, and advisory firm providing a comprehensive portfolio of professional services for the built environment. The company offers twelve distinct service lines spanning Building Services Engineering, Sustainability, Fire Safety Consultancy, Security, Acoustics, Asset Performance, Building Physics, Connected Smart Buildings, Energy and Carbon, Environmental Consultancy, Transport Planning & Mobility, and Utilities & Energy Infrastructure. These services are delivered through their Plan-Design-Operate approach, covering the entire project lifecycle from initial planning through detailed design to operational building management. The firm serves diverse sectors including commercial, residential, educational, healthcare, sports stadiums, and infrastructure projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Building Services Engineering (MEP) MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) engineering design and consultancy for commercial, residential, sports, healthcare, education, and infrastructure projects, delivered across the full project lifecycle.
• Sustainability Consultancy

Quantifiable outcome

• Holborn Viaduct achieved BREEAM Outstanding with 92% design-stage score — one of the highest ever scores for a UK commercial office building
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers31 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Tyréns Groupparent companyOthersHilson Moran is part of the Tyréns Group, an international engineering and consultancy group. This parent company relationship provides Hilson Moran with institutional backing and integration within a broader European consultancy network.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Ramboll: Danish-headquartered engineering consultancy with UK building services and sustainability practices. Comparable to Tyréns (parent of Hilson Moran) in size and Nordic-heritage multi-disciplinary profile.
• WSP: Global professional services firm with a large building services and sustainability practice in the UK. Competes with Hilson Moran on flagship commercial and transport-oriented real estate projects, often at greater scale.
• Arup: Global engineering consultancy with deep MEP, sustainability, fire and acoustics practices including London landmark projects. Broader portfolio than Hilson Moran, but directly comparable on building services scopes.
• Mott MacDonald: Global engineering, management and development consultancy with a UK building services practice. Competes with Hilson Moran on infrastructure, healthcare and education sectors.

Others

• Sweco: Swedish engineering consultancy that acquired Tyréns (parent of Hilson Moran). Sister/acquirer entity providing pan-European building services scale relevant to Hilson Moran\u2019s growth trajectory.

Direct peers

• Buro Happold: International building services and structural engineering consultancy with strong MEP, sustainability and smart-buildings practices. Overlaps directly with Hilson Moran on stadium, masterplan and high-performance commercial work.
• Elementa Consulting: UK-based MEP engineering consultancy focused on sustainability and net-zero carbon. Direct competitor on BREEAM Outstanding, NABERS and WELL rated commercial and education projects.
• Cundall: UK- and Australia-based multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy with MEP, sustainability and building physics practices. Competes with Hilson Moran on UK commercial fit-out and refurbishment commissions.
• Hydrock (now Stantec UK): UK building services and sustainability consultancy (acquired by Stantec in 2024). Offers MEP, energy, fire and acoustics services directly comparable to Hilson Moran\u2019s service lines.
• Hoare Lea: UK-headquartered MEP engineering consultancy offering building services, sustainability, fire and acoustics to commercial real estate. Directly competes with Hilson Moran on London office, healthcare, education and stadium commissions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HilsonMoran

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles27 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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