What Method Consulting does

Method Consulting is a UK-based specialist engineering and sustainability consultancy operating as a limited liability partnership since 2011, headquartered in Swindon with five additional offices across Oxford, Bristol, Exeter, Cornwall, Cardiff, and London (opened 2025). The firm employs 51-100 staff and serves clients in the built environment, with primary customer segments including architects and design teams, public sector bodies (local councils, NHS, education institutions), property developers, main contractors, and real estate investors. Its service portfolio spans mechanical and electrical (M&E) engineering, building performance analysis, sustainability consulting, BREEAM and related certification, fire safety consulting, civil and structural engineering, net zero carbon advisory, and BIM coordination using Revit, AutoCAD, IES VE, Dialux and One Click LCA.

The firm's business model is professional services project-based consulting, with revenue generated through direct client engagements, contractor appointments, and competitive appointments to UK public sector procurement frameworks (LHC, Perfect Circle BECS, South East Consortium, Bath and North East Somerset Council). Pricing is quote-based and project-specific rather than standardised, with no publicly disclosed rate cards. The go-to-market relies heavily on framework access for public sector work, alongside direct enterprise sales to developers, contractors, and real estate investors; geographic expansion to London in 2025 was supported by the hire of Tom Bentham (formerly of Max Fordham) as partner and London office head. The firm competes on integrated sustainability expertise rather than scale, evidenced by a portfolio of 300+ BREEAM assessments including Excellent and Outstanding ratings, multiple Passivhaus and net zero certified projects, and consistent inclusion in Building Magazine's Top 150 Consultants and Top 50 Engineers rankings.

Name

Method Consulting

Legal name

Method Consulting

Website

https://methodllp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Method Consulting is a UK specialist engineering and sustainability consultancy (51-100 staff, 6 offices) delivering mechanical & electrical, structural/civil, sustainability, BREEAM certification, fire safety, and net zero carbon services to public sector bodies, property developers, architects, contractors, and real estate investors across the built environment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineering and Sustainability Consultancy

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Management Consulting Services (54161), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainability & ESG Consulting (BPAHACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA), Risk, Compliance & Internal Controls Consulting (BPAHACAJ), Reliability, Safety & Risk Engineering (RAMS/PSM) Consulting (BPAHAIAK)

Keywords

• Building services engineering
• M&E consultancy
• BREEAM assessment
• Net zero carbon consulting
• Building performance simulation

Headquarters

HQ city

Swindon

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 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 Consultancy Services: Project-based consulting fees for mechanical and electrical engineering, building physics, and sustainability services. Revenue is generated through direct client engagements, public sector framework appointments, and contractor appointments on construction projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Method Consulting is a specialist engineering and sustainability consultancy that delivers mechanical & electrical (M&E) services, civil and structural engineering, building performance analysis, sustainability and BREEAM assessment, fire safety consulting, and net zero carbon advisory for the built environment. Services span RIBA Stages 2 to 4 using BIM (Revit, AutoCAD) and building simulation tools (IES VE, One Click LCA, Dialux) and are delivered to developers, contractors, architects, local authorities, NHS bodies and investors across the UK.

Product overview

Method Consulting is a specialist engineering and sustainability consultancy offering a unified portfolio of integrated services focused on the built environment. The core offering encompasses Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) services, Building Performance analysis, Sustainability consulting with BREEAM certification, Fire Safety Consulting, Civil and Structural Engineering, Net Zero Carbon consultancy, and BIM services. These services are delivered holistically with sustainability at the core, using intelligent engineering and expert technical analysis to reduce environmental impact of buildings. The company serves various sectors including education, healthcare, residential, commercial, and heritage projects across multiple UK locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• M&E Services Mechanical and electrical engineering design services for buildings, covering lighting, power, water systems and sustainable M&E design with an emphasis on reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions.
• Building Performance Building performance analysis using dynamic 3D computer simulation software to assess energy use, thermal performance and daylighting, supporting Part L compliance and occupant comfort.
• Sustainability Services Comprehensive sustainability consultancy including BREEAM assessments, embodied carbon analysis, masterplanning, planning stage services, and construction/operational stage support to embed environmental considerations throughout project lifecycles.
• Building Assessments and Certifications Assessment and certification services across multiple schemes including BREEAM (New Construction, Refurbishment, Communities, In-Use, International), Home Quality Mark, SKA Rating, DREAM, WELL, Fitwel, and RESET Air certification for indoor air quality.
• Fire Safety Consulting Fire safety design consulting from concept to completion, including fire hazard analysis, suppression system specification, fire statements, strategy reports, and passive and active fire protection advice.
• Civil and Structural Engineering Civil and structural engineering services including structural design and analysis, assessment of existing structures, refurbishment and existing buildings, construction stage support, sustainable structural solutions, structural inspections, and civil engineering for drainage and external works.
• Net Zero Carbon Consultancy Net zero carbon consultancy addressing operational energy and embodied carbon using RICS Whole Life Carbon and UKGBC Net Zero Carbon Buildings approaches, including whole life carbon assessments, decarbonisation strategies, EV charging consultancy, fossil fuel replacement, Passivhaus, and AECB Retrofit Standard.
• BIM Services Building Information Modelling services using Revit and AutoCAD for creating complex MEP models, clash detection, and compliance with ISO 19650 and BSRIA BG/6 standards from RIBA Stage 2 through Stage 4.

Quantifiable outcome

• North Quay House achieved BREEAM Outstanding with 85.6% score
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• LHC FrameworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMethod Consulting is appointed as a supplier to the LHC Framework, operating under 5 local hubs including LHC London and South East Region, SWPA (South West Procurement Alliance), and WPA (Welsh Procurement Alliance). LHC is a leading provider of free-to-use framework agreements for local authorities.
• Perfect Circle (Pick Everard, Gleeds, AECOM)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPerfect Circle is a unique partnership between Pick Everard, Gleeds and AECOM set up exclusively to deliver the Built Environment Consultancy Services (BECS) Framework. Method Consulting is appointed to this national framework serving public sector clients.
• South East ConsortiumcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe South East Consortium's Asset and Development Consultancy Framework supports public sector organisations including housing, healthcare, and education providers. Method Consulting is appointed to Lot 3: Zero Carbon Consultancy and Lot 4: M&E Consultancy.
• Bath and North East Somerset CouncilcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMulti-supplier framework for Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health Installations Consultancy serving the local authority and public sector clients in the Bath and North East Somerset region.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Max Fordham: UK-based M&E and building services engineering consultancy with a strong sustainability and net zero focus, serving cultural, education, and high-end commercial clients. Direct overlap with Method's core M&E, building physics, and sustainability offering; Tom Bentham (Method's new London head) joined Method from Max Fordham.
• Hydrock: UK engineering consultancy offering M&E, structural, civil, fire, and sustainability services, with strong presence in education, residential, and commercial sectors. Comparable mid-sized UK engineering consultancy with overlapping service lines.
• Cundall: Multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy with offices across the UK and internationally, offering M&E, structural, fire, and sustainability services with a strong BREEAM and net zero practice. Closely comparable in service mix and sustainability-led positioning, though larger in scale.
• Hoare Lea: UK specialist building services (M&E) engineering consultancy with deep sustainability and building physics capabilities. Highly comparable in service portfolio and client segments (developers, architects, public sector) but materially larger headcount.
• Pick Everard: UK multi-disciplinary construction and property consultancy offering M&E, structural, sustainability, and BREEAM services. Direct competitor on public sector frameworks; co-partner in the Perfect Circle BECS framework that Method is appointed to.
• Elementa Consulting: UK-based building services engineering and sustainability consultancy focused on low-carbon, BREEAM-led, and Passivhaus projects. Highly comparable niche positioning, though smaller and concentrated in specific UK regions.

Broad incumbents

• Ramboll UK: Global engineering, sustainability, and design consultancy with significant UK operations. Overlaps Method in building services, sustainability, and BREEAM, plus a much broader portfolio including infrastructure and environment.
• Sweco UK: European engineering consultancy with a UK practice offering M&E, structural, sustainability, and environmental services. Comparable service offering but with substantially larger scale and international breadth.
• BDP (Building Design Partnership): Multidisciplinary design and engineering practice integrating architecture, M&E engineering, structural, and sustainability services. Comparable in offering integrated design with sustainability at the core, though much larger and with broader service lines.
• Buro Happold: International engineering consultancy with a strong sustainability and building performance practice alongside structural, MEP, and advisory services. Overlaps Method's service mix but at a far larger scale and broader scope including major infrastructure and complex buildings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/methodllp

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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