WWith new senior appointments, a larger London office and a new talented multidisciplinary team joining, Wallace Whittle is driving collaboration, expertise, and a people-first approach across the capital.  

With a presence in London for over 20 years, in the past year we have continued to accelerate our growth in the city – establishing our Sustainability team back in the beginning of the year, to now in the last few months, we’ve welcomed 15 new members of staff in our London office from MEP Consultancy Mecserve. These additions sparked the need for our office expansion in London, and we have now moved into a bigger space facilitating this rapid growth.  

London is a key area of growth for us, with opportunities spanning the south of England across multiple industries. Our recent senior appointments, including Peter Kirk as London Location Director and Carl Saxon as Regional Director South of England, demonstrate our commitment to expanding within the region. The most recent addition to the London Team comes from Mecserve, and they bring a wide variety of expertise alongside expertise.  

Peter Kirk, our new Location Director in London, brings extensive sector experience and deep client relationships that underline the strength of the team. 

“The team culture in London is excellent. They’re a vocal, energetic group that actively engages with one another and consistently offers support across the team. Our strength lies in our experienced and communicative team. Many of us have worked directly with contractors or been involved in contractor-led design projects, giving us a strong understanding of MEP services and associated specialist works from inception through to completion. This depth of knowledge enables us to produce accurate and practical designs at every stage of a project.” 

Supporting Peter at a regional level is Carl Saxon, Regional Director for the South of England, who has been closely involved in integrating the London team into the wider business. We also draw on the expertise of Craig Robertson, our Regional Business Development Director, who also brings valuable guidance and cross-office collaboration to support the London team’s development. 

“I’m really looking forward to continuing our good work in and around London. I’m very grateful to our clients and friends who are so supportive of our efforts and quality approach. Wallace Whittle has been in London for a long time now and the future looks brighter than ever.”  

Craig Robertson shared with us.  

With specialists now across mechanical, electrical and public health, the London office combines multidisciplinary expertise with a people-first working culture. This has helped create a collaborative environment where our teams can work closely together to solve complex challenges and deliver forward-thinking solutions.  

“The London team’s greatest strength is our synergy. Many of us have worked closely together for years, and because of that, our collective output is truly greater than the sum of its parts. In a challenging marketplace, having a resilient team that sticks together and can be relied upon to get the job done is absolutely essential.

We’re fortunate to have a healthy balance of experienced engineers and emerging talent, allowing us to offer a broad range of services and high-value advice. Our Director team remains very hands-on — rolling up their sleeves, contributing directly to engineering delivery, and supporting our younger engineers as they develop their skills and build a strong foundation for the future.”

Robert Wilshere, Electrical Director based London, shared with us. 

Sustainability continues to be a key discipline within our London office. With members of our sustainability team based in the city, London has become a hub for driving forward our sustainability ambitions across the business. 

The recent addition of the Mecserve team has further strengthened this, with Youssef Safadi joining Wallace Whittle as Director of Sustainability. Youssef brings a wealth of sector experience and technical expertise, adding another valuable layer to our expanding sustainability offering, one that supports projects and clients across the entire UK. We spoke to Youssef to hear how he’s finding Wallace Whittle: 

“It’s great to be part of Wallace Whittle, working alongside familiar faces and supported by a nationwide team whose collective experience strengthens everything we deliver. Across the UK we see too many projects where sustainability is treated as an afterthought, but here there is a clear focus on practical solutions and buildability that genuinely facilitate the design and build process. The close synergy with our MEP teams, combined with the breadth of knowledge and lessons learned across the country, ensures we can support clients with approaches that are both achievable and impactful.” 

Together, our London-based sustainability specialists are helping shape strategies, guide compliance, and embed low-carbon thinking at every stage of design. Their presence in the capital ensures we remain close to evolving regulatory requirements, client needs, and sector trends, positioning Wallace Whittle at the forefront of sustainable building services engineering. 

London presents a wide range of opportunities across commercial, residential, refurbishment, data centre, and life sciences sectors. Our team continues to deliver highly technical, high-value schemes across these markets, supported by our broader national expertise. 

The team joining us recently has worked on some major London-based projects, including projects like Sixty London Wall, which highlights the calibre and complexity of the work the team can deliver. You can read more about 60 London Wall here 

“Sixty London Wall was a huge commercial scheme in London with LaSalle Investments and Citygrove. We had a fantastic team on that project, I was working alongside our Directors, Joanna and Rob. It was challenging, but everything was thrown at the job, It was a really rewarding scheme and it opened up other pipelines for key work.” 

Peter shared with us.  

London Job Openings

As winter approaches, we’re excited to highlight the newest internal promotions across Wallace Whittle. November is traditionally a busy and energising period for our industry, and it offers the ideal opportunity to celebrate the people whose talent and dedication power our success.

Our continued growth wouldn’t be possible without our team, and it’s inspiring to see so many individuals taking on new challenges, stepping into leadership positions, and progressing within the business.

Swipe through the team’s photos to hear directly from them about their promotion and new role.

Glasgow

The recent promotions within our Glasgow office reflect both individual achievement and the wider ambitions of the business. As the team continues to grow, we must empower those who embody our core values of leadership, quality, and teamwork. These promotions support our strategic priorities and ensure that Glasgow remains a strong driving force within Wallace Whittle.

“We believe in investing in our people and supporting them as they develop their careers. The progress we’re seeing in our Glasgow office goes to show the drive and commitment of our team, and it’s this effort that fuels the wider growth of the business. With the company moving into an exciting phase, recognising and rewarding that hard work through promotions remains a key part of our approach.”

Barry McKeane, Location Director for Glasgow shared.

Warrington

As Wallace Whittle continues to expand its presence in England, we are proud to recognise the contributions of our talented team members in Warrington, who have played a pivotal role in driving this progress. Paul Dean, Director of our Warrington and Manchester offices, shared his thoughts on the recent promotions within his area.

“Alisdair & Colin’s promotions from Associate to Associate Director are true recognition of their technical performance across multiple sectors, their longevity and commitment to Wallace Whittle and their relationships and trust gained with repeat clients. Matthew has also been promoted to Intermediate Mechanical Engineer, recognising the outstanding performance he has shown since joining us as a Graduate Engineer.” Paul shared.

This kind of leadership has been instrumental in building a strong foundation for our growth in the English market. The Warrington team’s achievements reflect our wider strategy to strengthen our leadership capability as we continue expanding across the UK.

Belfast

The latest promotions in Belfast create space for greater leadership, new responsibilities, and fresh opportunities for growth. Those stepping up will be instrumental in developing their teams, enhancing quality, and helping to bring consistency across the business. Their ability to support, motivate, and work collaboratively with others will be central to our success moving forward.

“It’s been a fantastic year for our Belfast office. We’ve moved into our new office space, grown our team, and built real momentum. Aidan has been instrumental in driving this forward, and Nick’s arrival has added even more strength and depth to the team. Their promotions to Associate reflect their dedication and the positive impact they’ve made. Huge congratulations to both, I couldn’t be happier for them“

Gavin McCausland shared, Location Director for Belfast.

Birmingham

Since launching last year, our Birmingham office has gone from strength to strength under the leadership of Darren Wright, alongside Carl Saxon, Regional Director for the South of England. The team continues to demonstrate exceptional dedication, quality, and hard work, driving the growth of the office and delivering excellent outcomes for our clients. It is this commitment and “graft” that we are proud to recognise through promotions within the team.

“I’m proud of the progress our Birmingham team has made since opening last year. Seeing the dedication, talent, and teamwork every day is inspiring, and Lewis’s promotion is a great reflection of the hard work and commitment he has shown. It’s a pleasure to see our people grow and succeed.” Darren shared.

Aberdeen

Our Aberdeen office, Wallace Whittle’s most northern location, continues to go from strength to strength, serving projects across the Highlands of Scotland. The team’s dedication to high-quality delivery and client service are central to this success, and we are pleased to recognise this through a well-deserved promotion within the office.

“Douglas is a technically strong and competent engineer and his work is always carried out to a very high standard.  His promotion to Senior Electrical Engineer is very well deserved.”

Director of Aberdeen, Andy Forbes, shared.

BIM

Our BIM team is fundamental to the success of Wallace Whittle, providing expertise and guidance across projects nationwide. They ensure the consistent application of standards, facilitate seamless collaboration, and help mitigate risks, supporting both our teams and our clients. This year, several members of the BIM team have received well-deserved promotions, a testament to the department’s ongoing success and the high-quality contributions they make to the business.

“BIM is at the heart of how we deliver projects efficiently and consistently across the country. Seeing so many team members promoted this year is fantastic recognition of their dedication, skill, and commitment to supporting both our teams and our clients.”

Associate Director, Martin Lorimer shared

This year’s promotions across our offices reflect the talent, dedication, and hard work of our people. Each promotion is not just a recognition of individual achievement, but also a reflection of the collaborative spirit, expertise, and commitment that drives Wallace Whittle forward.

As we continue to grow and take on exciting projects, we remain proud to invest in our people, nurturing their careers and celebrating the successes that make our business stronger.

If you’re interested in joining Wallace Whittle or learning more about our ethos, please reach out to us at [email protected] or visit WW:Careers

Our target is to double our England turnover within the next three years. This bold ambition is underpinned by our unwavering commitment to quality and a client-focused approach, delivered through consistent standards across all Wallace Whittle locations.

With six decades of expertise rooted in Scotland, and well-established offices in London and Warrington, our recent launches in Birmingham and Manchester further demonstrate our drive for progress and sustained growth, and we’re not stopping there.

Most recently, Carl Saxon has joined Wallace Whittle as Regional Director, with responsibilities for growth across the South of England, supported by our Birmingham and London offices. With 27 years of industry experience, Carl brings a wealth of knowledge in developing teams and delivering large-scale projects across the UK. He will work closely with our Directors in Birmingham and London to propel further growth and development.

Carl shared with us,

“Wallace Whittle is first and foremost a business centered around people – colleagues, clients and communities. That’s what delivers real success and will be central to moving forward and increasing the brilliance the business already enjoys.

The standard of quality and technical expertise is unmatched so it’s now about solidifying our presence across England and becoming the defining characteristic of building services engineering. This quality and personal touch is why the team is tackling some of the sector’s biggest challenges like regulation compliance – for example securing Gateway 2 approvals – with success and a smile.

We are also keenly aware of the skills gap within our field and are proud to be supporting accessible training pathways for the next generation, as well as encouraging career progression. We are inspired by the opportunities that lie ahead and want to promote that throughout the business, the region and the industry.”

With a strategic focus on growth across the Midlands, Carl will work closely with Birmingham Location Director Darren Wright, who has played a key role in establishing our presence in the region over the past 18 months, including a recent office move to the prestigious Colmore Business District to support team growth. Darren shared:

“While we have built a strong residential portfolio in Birmingham, this continued growth is what will enable us to branch out into new territory; life sciences, healthcare, and the soaring demand for data centres. Working seamlessly and collaboratively with Warrington, Manchester and London gives us unrivalled, collective experience. We are a safe pair of hands, offering consistency regardless of where the resource comes from.”

We’ve also strengthened our London office, welcoming 14 new team members in the past two months, and relocating to a larger space. London Location Director Peter Kirk, who has been leading operations since his appointment in August, shared:

“Our team in London benefits from deep, and longstanding client relationships that Wallace Whittle has supported through extremely complex and unusual schemes. However, we are not just relying on our past success; it is important to be focused on the future. This means continuing to deliver the quality that we are known for, being that reliable partner for new and existing clients, and making room for fresh talent.

That’s how we make sure our great reputation is only going to grow further. We have the people, the expertise, the resources, and the forward plan – and it’s by bringing that all together with our personal touch to relationships that delivers true success for clients and their projects.”

Carl added, saying:

“Wallace Whittle measures success not just by commercial growth, but by the continuous stream of repeat business, which is seen as the ultimate barometer of client satisfaction and technical delivery excellence. Our England teams are dedicated to ensuring every project serves as a vehicle for the next one, fostering engaged, long-standing relationships across the industry.”

The capability and credibility of our team is reflected in major projects such as the recommenced Smithfield regeneration in Birmingham, one of the largest schemes in the Midlands outside of HS2, and the redevelopment of the Bush House South West Wing at King’s College London, led by Kier.”