Business Details
12 Years
experience
Trusted Building Services & Acoustic Consultants in London
MZA Consulting Engineers is a building services design consultancy established in 2014, operating across the UK and Ireland. Our team collaborates with project teams to deliver infrastructure and systems that ensure buildings are safe, functional, and efficient. With expertise in mechanical, electrical, and public health engineering, we provide tailored solutions for commercial, custodial, education, residential, and healthcare sectors. Our proactive approach integrates innovative technical designs within budgetary and timeline constraints. We prioritise client collaboration, working closely with end-users, asset managers, and developers to achieve optimal outcomes. Our engineers bring decades of combined experience from global consultancies, ensuring technical excellence and adherence to industry standards.We specialise in prefabricated services strategies and sustainable design practices, reflecting our commitment to modern construction methods. Our acoustic division addresses noise, vibration, and environmental impact assessments for diverse projects. With offices in London, Dublin, and Holmfirth, we combine local knowledge with international expertise. Our team's track record includes landmark projects such as the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew and Crossrail stations, demonstrating our capability in complex, high-profile developments.
Services
Building Services Design
Acoustic Consultancy
Environmental Noise Assessments
Vibration Control
BIM Coordination
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer 10+ years' experience in multi-disciplinary building services engineering
- Our team includes Chartered Engineers with expertise in sustainable design
- We provide tailored solutions for commercial, residential, and healthcare sectors
- Our BIM specialists ensure seamless digital construction integration
- We maintain ISO 9001-compliant quality management systems
Services
Building Services Design
Our mechanical, electrical, and public health engineering solutions ensure buildings operate efficiently while maintaining comfort and safety standards. We deliver full lifecycle design from concept to completion, specialising in sustainable systems integration for new builds and refurbishments. Our expertise spans commercial developments, healthcare facilities, and critical infrastructure projects requiring complex service coordination.
Acoustic Consultancy
We provide comprehensive acoustic design and noise impact assessments for architectural and environmental projects. Our services include room acoustics optimisation, vibration control, and compliance with planning regulations. We address sound insulation requirements for residential, commercial, and industrial developments, ensuring optimal acoustic performance in both internal and external environments.
BIM Coordination
Our Building Information Modelling specialists create coordinated 3D models using Revit and AutoCAD to streamline construction processes. We implement ISO 19650-compliant workflows for project data management, enhancing collaboration between architects, engineers, and contractors through accurate digital representations of building systems.
Environmental Assessments
We conduct detailed environmental noise and vibration impact assessments for planning applications. Our services include windfarm noise studies, construction monitoring, and workplace noise assessments, providing practical solutions that balance development needs with regulatory compliance and community considerations.
Public Health Engineering
Our public health engineering services cover water supply, drainage, and waste management systems for residential and commercial buildings. We design efficient hot and cold water distribution networks, sustainable drainage solutions, and hygienic waste disposal systems that meet current building regulations and health standards.
People
Chris Bryant
Director
Chartered Electrical Engineer with 15+ years' experience leading MEP teams on complex projects. Co-founder of MZA Consulting Engineers, previously working at global engineering firms. Specialises in delivering critical infrastructure projects in live environments while maintaining operational continuity.
Michael Smith
Director
Chartered Mechanical Engineer and co-founder with expertise in prefabricated services strategies. Previously served as Regional Director at WSP, delivering 500m+ worth of custodial sector projects. Specialises in integrating modern methods of construction with traditional building techniques.
Daren Keep
Director
Chartered Mechanical Engineer with 30 years' industry experience across contracting and consultancy roles. Specialises in commercial and residential developments, with a focus on client relationship management and technical solution delivery for complex building systems.
Graham Hornby
Director
Acoustics specialist with 15+ years' experience managing multidisciplinary teams. Former Technical Director at international consultancy, with project experience across Australia, UK, and Europe. Expert in environmental noise impact assessments and building acoustics for sensitive developments.
Laura O'Leary
Associate Director
Mechanical Engineer with 10+ years' experience in low-carbon design strategies. Director of MZA's Dublin office, specialising in education and residential projects. Advocate for prefabricated solutions and sustainable engineering practices across the building services sector.
Questions
Which sectors does MZA Consulting Engineers specialise in?
We work across commercial, custodial, education, residential, healthcare, and leisure sectors, delivering tailored building services solutions for new builds and refurbishment projects.
Do you provide acoustic consultancy services?
Yes, our acoustic division offers noise impact assessments, vibration control, and room acoustics design for architectural and environmental projects across multiple sectors.
What geographic areas do you cover?
We operate throughout the UK and Ireland from our London, Dublin, and Holmfirth offices, with experience in international projects across Europe, Australia, and the Middle East.
Can you handle large-scale infrastructure projects?
Our team has extensive experience with major infrastructure developments including Crossrail stations, university campuses, and high-rise residential towers up to 70 storeys.
Do you offer BIM coordination services?
Yes, our Digital Design team provides ISO 19650-compliant BIM coordination using Revit and AutoCAD, ensuring seamless integration of building services in complex developments.
What sustainability credentials do you have?
We incorporate low-carbon design strategies, renewable technologies, and prefabricated solutions. Our engineers hold specialist accreditations in BREEAM, WELL, and Fitwel sustainability standards.
