Mechanical and Electrical Services
Specialist M&E Design, Installation & Maintenance for Live Commercial Buildings
Rocare delivers mechanical and electrical (M&E) services that support every stage of a building’s lifecycle. Our teams provide end-to-end M&E design, installation, commissioning and maintenance across commercial spaces, refurbishment programmes and complex live sites.
Drawing on more than forty years of construction experience, Rocare integrates M&E engineering seamlessly into wider fit-out, refurbishment, and design-and-build schemes. Mechanical and electrical packages are coordinated with fabric works, finishes, and phasing plans to ensure building services support the overall project outcome.
M&E works are planned around busy, occupied environments. Our teams phase activity to keep heating, cooling, power, controls and life-safety systems operating safely while upgrades, refurbishments or new installations take place.
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Our Mechanical & Electrical Services
Reliable Engineering Support Across Commercial, Public & Specialist Sectors
Rocare structures mechanical and electrical delivery around clear project ownership and communication. Dedicated project managers coordinate in-house engineers and specialist subcontractors, providing a single point of contact and ensuring design, installation and commissioning stay aligned with programme and site constraints.
Engineering and project teams collaborate with clients, facilities managers, and Rocare’s refurbishment, fit-out, and design-and-build divisions to sequence work. Pre-construction planning, design workshops and regular progress reviews help manage risk, protect operational uptime and deliver reliable, high-performing building services.
Operational Sectors
Proven Supply Chain Built on Quality, Safety & Collaboration
Rocare’s mechanical and electrical services are supported by a well-established national and local supply chain. This network provides access to specialist M&E expertise, reliable labour and high-quality components. Thanks to our team, installations meet demanding technical and safety standards across commercial, public and residential projects.
Rocare works closely with local specialist M&E subcontractors who form an important part of the wider delivery team. These long-standing partners receive regular updates on health and safety, building regulations and current mechanical and electrical technologies. This supports skills development, strengthens community value and helps maintain consistent workmanship across all sites.
All mechanical and electrical partners undergo detailed vetting before joining the supply chain. Competency, accreditations, training records and compliance with building regulations and IEE wiring standards are reviewed to ensure they meet Rocare’s expectations. Routine audits and performance checks maintain high standards across active projects and support continuous improvement.
Rocare promotes collaboration and knowledge sharing between in-house teams and supply chain partners. Planning sessions, technical briefings and shared learning help improve efficiency, safety and system performance. The business also monitors emerging technologies and industry benchmarks to support energy-efficient solutions and cost-effective building services strategies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mechanical and electrical (M&E) services encompass the core systems that enable a commercial building to operate safely and efficiently. This includes heating, ventilation, air conditioning, power, lighting, controls and life-safety systems. These services support compliance and day-to-day functionality. To see how these systems fit into wider project delivery, explore Rocare’s full range of building services.
An M&E contractor designs, installs and maintains the mechanical and electrical systems that support a building’s performance.
To meet regulatory and operational needs, they coordinate:
- Heating
- Cooling
- Lighting
- Power distribution
- Fire safety
- Controls
Contractors also manage specialist subcontractors and compliance checks. Learn how Rocare structures its delivery through experienced teams.
Yes, heating is a core part of mechanical services and sits within the broader M&E category, which includes:
- Boiler systems
- Heat pumps
- Warm-air systems
- Integration with controls
Heating interacts closely with electrical components such as pumps, sensors and safety shutoffs.
M&E refers to “mechanical and electrical” services, while MEP includes an additional discipline: plumbing. However, in many UK-based commercial projects, plumbing is already integrated within the mechanical package. Due to this, the two terms are often used interchangeably. The scope depends on project requirements and regulatory needs. For further details on sector-specific service delivery, see Rocare’s sector page.
A mechanical and electrical engineer develops and coordinates the technical design for building services.
These engineers calculate:
- Heating and cooling loads
- Size equipment
- Specify materials
- Produce drawings and models
They then check that these proposals meet building regulations and client requirements. Their work provides the blueprint for installation teams on site. Visit Rocare to learn more about how our engineering teams operate.
In a commercial building, M&E typically covers the coordinated design and installation of:
- Heating
- Ventilation
- Air conditioning
- Lighting
- Power
- Emergency systems
- Building controls
Depending on the project, it can also include data cabling, specialist alarms and integrated BMS. These elements are planned as a single package to make services easier to maintain and upgrade over time. For a breakdown of how Rocare groups these packages, see Our Services page.
Mechanical and electrical engineers coordinate early in the design process to ensure heating, cooling, ventilation, power, lighting, and controls work as one integrated system. Collaboration reduces clashes and supports compliance, energy efficiency and easier maintenance.
Mechanical and electrical systems comprise the installed plant, equipment, and distribution routes that sit behind walls, ceilings, and plant rooms.
This includes:
- Air-handling units
- Chillers
- Boilers
- Risers
- Containment
- Switchgear
- Distribution boards
- Control panels
Together, these elements form the infrastructure that delivers heating, cooling, power and controls to occupied spaces. Explore how this infrastructure varies by environment on our Sector page.
In many UK projects, plumbing falls under the mechanical element of M&E. It covers water services, boosted systems, drainage and integration with heating and cooling equipment. Whether plumbing is treated separately depends on project scope and onsite requirements. For complete clarity on how Rocare structures its services, visit Our Services page.
M&E systems support safety by delivering compliant:
- Fire alarms
- Smoke control
- Emergency lighting
- Electrical safety measures
- Reliable ventilation
Mechanical systems also ensure safe temperatures and air quality, while electrical systems manage emergency shutdowns and controls. Rocare’s approach prioritises safety and regulatory compliance, as shown in our Health & Safety Accreditations page.
Mechanical services for commercial buildings cover the design, installation and maintenance of plant and distribution systems.
This includes:
- Sizing and selecting equipment
- Coordinating routes with the broader design team
- Commissioning systems to achieve the required performance
- Providing ongoing servicing to keep plant rooms safe and efficient
M&E teams manage live buildings by planning around occupancy, phasing work, safely isolating systems, and coordinating closely with facilities teams. The goal is to minimise disruption while maintaining essential services such as heating, cooling and power. Rocare’s experience in live-site environments supports precise coordination across a range of Projects.
Mechanical systems in a commercial building focus on the movement of air and water. They include boilers, chillers, heat pumps, air-handling units, ductwork, pumps, pipework, pressurisation units and associated controls. These systems manage temperature, air quality and water distribution across offices, hospitals, schools and specialist environments. For sector-specific examples, visit Our Sectors page.
Electromechanical services combine mechanical components – such as pumps, fans or compressors – with electrical controls that power and regulate them.
They are essential in systems such as:
- HVAC
- BMS controls
- Automated equipment
This integration ensures reliability and safe operation. You can explore related engineering disciplines in Rocare’s broader Services coverage.
The role of an M&E engineer extends from early design into construction and operation. They review contractor proposals, attend site meetings, resolve clashes, witness testing and commissioning, and help optimise systems once a building is in use. Throughout the process, they focus on safety, compliance and lifecycle performance. For insight into Rocare’s engineering capability and delivery teams, visit our Projects page.
