Emtec

What Emtec does

Emtec Group Limited is a UK building services contractor founded in 2003 and headquartered in Hamilton, Scotland, with operational and manufacturing presence in Glasgow. The group operates through nine wholly-owned subsidiaries delivering mechanical and electrical (M&E) engineering, hard facilities management, passive fire protection, fire and security systems, solar PV and battery storage, multi-trade construction and refurbishment, off-site design-for-manufacture-and-assembly (DfMA) of prefabricated MEP modules, and Independent Connection Provider (ICP) utility services. Emtec's core technology stack combines BIM-enabled design (Revit, MEP, Navisworks) with an in-house Glasgow off-site DfMA facility producing plantrooms, skid modules, and riser modules, complemented by a 24/7 CAFM-backed helpdesk supporting multi-site managed estates.

The group serves public sector bodies (Scottish Water, Sunderland City Council, NHS Lanarkshire, North and South Ayrshire Councils, University of Edinburgh), enterprise construction primes (Robertson, McLaughlin & Harvey, Chap Construction, Clarks Contracts, Marshall Construction), industrial operators (Oil States, Smith Anderson, Vastint), and residential/retirement-living providers (Homes for Students, McCarthy and Stone, Retail Trust). Revenue is generated through project-based M&E contracts (typically £179k to £2.8m per engagement), ongoing facilities management and maintenance contracts, EPC solar PV installations, and turnkey multi-trade construction works. Distribution is via direct B2B sales, framework agreements including the Scape Framework for public sector work, and competitive tendering.

Emtec Group is a private limited company registered in Scotland (Company No. SC342923) and has been a majority-owned subsidiary of the Swiss Sauter Group since 2021. The group reports £100m turnover and 553 employees across 7 UK locations, with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 certifications, FIRAS accreditation for passive fire protection, EcoVadis Silver Medal status, and ten consecutive RoSPA President's Health and Safety Awards.

Name

Emtec

Legal name

Emtec Group Limited

Website

https://emtecgroup.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Emtec Group is a UK building services contractor providing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, facilities management, fire protection, solar PV, off-site manufacturing, and utility services through nine subsidiaries to public sector, commercial, and industrial clients across seven UK locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Services Contracting

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Underground Distribution (Cable, Duct Bank & Vault) EPC (EUAEACAB)

Keywords

• Mechanical electrical plumbing
• Building services engineering
• Facilities management services
• Solar PV installation
• Passive fire protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Uddingston

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Building Services M&E Contracts: Project-based revenue from mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installation contracts. Projects range from new build installations to refurbishments, typically one-time engagements with contract values from £280,000 to £2,800,000.
2. Facilities Management Services: Ongoing M&E maintenance contracts providing recurring revenue through planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance services. Includes 24/7/365 helpdesk support.
3. Solar PV Design and Installation: Engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for solar PV systems with battery storage. Turnkey solutions from design through installation and commissioning.
4. Multi-trade Construction Services: Turnkey construction and refurbishment services from initial engagement through technical support, design, and project completion. Includes new build, fit-out, and maintenance services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Emtec Group is a UK building services contractor delivering mechanical, electrical and plumbing (M&E) engineering, hard facilities management, passive fire protection, fire and security systems, solar PV engineering, multi-trade construction, off-site prefabricated M&E solutions, and ICP utility services through nine operating subsidiaries, serving public sector, commercial, industrial, and residential clients across the UK.

Product overview

Emtec Group is a leading UK contractor in the building services sector offering a comprehensive portfolio of specialist companies under one umbrella. The group provides integrated building services through eight distinct divisions: Emtec Building Services (mechanical, electrical and plumbing), Emtec Facility Services (Hard FM), Emtec Core and Protect (diamond drilling and passive fire protection), Emtec Fire Systems (fire suppression, detection and security), Emtec Energy (solar PV engineering), Emtec Property Services (multi-trade construction), Emtec Off-Site (prefabricated M&E solutions), and Emtec Utility Services (ICP/electrical infrastructure). These divisions operate independently while sharing group resources and a common goal of being the Partner of Choice for clients, delivering professional, quality and cost-efficient services with £100m group turnover and 553 employees across 7 UK locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emtec Building Services National mechanical, electrical and plumbing (M&E) contracting business providing design, installation, and commissioning for commercial, public sector, and residential construction projects, served through a network of regional offices.
• Emtec Facility Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Scottish Water Howden: 1.2MW solar + 1.8MWh battery providing 932,630kWh annual generation, offsetting 169 tons carbon annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SpifoxminorOthers · 1 January 2026Emtec Sauter Group serves as Principal Sponsor of Spifox Glasgow Lunch 2026. Spifox is a charity supporting children and young people across Scotland. The annual lunch brings together professionals and businesses to raise awareness and generate essential funding.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• NG Bailey: The UK's largest independent M&E and building services contractor, offering mechanical, electrical, off-site manufacture (Offsite Solutions) and digital services. Closely comparable to Emtec Building Services and Emtec Off-Site in scope and target clients.
• Vital Energi: UK specialist in renewable heat, CHP, district heating and on-site energy solutions. Comparable to Emtec Energy's renewable and low-carbon EPC offering and to Emtec Utility Services' infrastructure work.
• SPIE UK: Part of the European SPIE group, providing multi-technical M&E services, facilities management and energy services to UK commercial, public and industrial clients – directly overlapping Emtec's M&E and FM offering.
• Mitie Group: UK-listed facilities management and building services group with strong public-sector exposure. Comparable to Emtec Facility Services and the wider group's integrated M&E + FM value proposition.
• Bouygues Energies & Services: UK arm of the French Bouygues group delivering M&E, energy and FM services. Direct overlap with Emtec's mechanical, electrical, energy and facilities management business lines.

Broad incumbents

• Balfour Beatty: Large UK-listed infrastructure and construction group with a substantial M&E and FM services portfolio. A larger incumbent operating in the same building services space but with a far broader scope including major civils and PFI.
• SSE: UK-listed utility with a significant enterprise contracting and distributed energy business (SSE Enterprise). Comparable to Emtec Energy and Emtec Utility Services for HV/LV connections and renewable infrastructure.
• Skanska UK: UK arm of the Swedish Skanska group delivering construction, M&E and facilities services. Operates in the same integrated building services space as Emtec but at much greater scale and with a broader portfolio.
• Kier Group: UK-listed construction, infrastructure and property services group. Comparable as a UK-wide M&E and FM contractor with public-sector exposure, though operating at significantly greater scale and with wider infrastructure activity.
• Wates Group: Privately held UK construction and property services group with significant M&E, fit-out and maintenance capabilities. Overlaps with Emtec's multi-trade construction and FM offering, particularly in public-sector and commercial real estate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Emtec_Group
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/emtec-group

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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