Construction
Healthcare
MEP
Consultancy
Panel upgrades to full energy centres
This anonymised MEP showcase draws on schemes where the scope ranged from modest panel and pump replacements to complete plant room rebuilds and new energy centres. To protect client confidentiality we do not name sites or show identifiable plant, but the types of systems, constraints and sequencing described here are taken directly from our work.
Typical projects include replacing tired boiler or chiller plant, reconfiguring distribution within cramped plant rooms, adding resilience or temporary connections to support major refurbishments, and delivering new energy centres to improve performance and capacity across an estate.
New plant integrated into existing infrastructure, with clear labelling, access and isolation points so estates teams can operate and maintain systems confidently.
Designing and sequencing MEP work around real buildings
On one representative scheme, the client needed to replace ageing heating and domestic hot water plant serving a cluster of buildings while also creating capacity for a planned extension. The existing plant room was confined and had to remain operational while the new equipment was installed.
Working with the client’s engineers and our designers, we developed a phasing plan that installed new plant on a carefully prepared plinth and pipe bridge within the same space, with prefabricated sections used where possible to reduce time on site. Changeovers were then staged so that only limited areas were affected at any one time and rollback options were available if needed.
On another project, a new energy centre was built in a dedicated enclosure separate from the main building. This allowed much of the construction and commissioning to take place without disturbing daily operations. Final connections and switchover were completed during carefully planned windows agreed with the client team.
Across projects like these, we focus on integrating MEP works with the reality of the building and estate: access, space constraints, existing services routes and the client’s appetite for downtime or temporary arrangements. The result is not just new plant, but a sequence that fits with how the site actually runs.
What clients get from our MEP teams
Comfortable with all scales
Small pump or panel upgrades through to rewiring, major plant replacement and new energy centres across wider estates.
Clear sequencing and changeovers
Logical phasing, temporary supplies and rollback plans so clients understand how services will be maintained through the works.
Neat, maintainable installations
Pipework, cabling and plant laid out so that valves, access panels and critical components can be reached without dismantling half the room.
Alignment with energy and ESG goals
Plant selection, controls and metering that support the client’s energy performance and carbon reduction objectives, not just immediate capacity needs.
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Years of deliveryHow we work
Four disciplines, one delivery partner
Wellmens brings together construction, healthcare, MEP and consultancy under one roof. Our teams plan and deliver complex projects in live environments, aligning design, programme and governance so outcomes are safe, predictable and sustainable.
Construction & Fit-Out
Healthcare Expertise
Integrated MEP
Risk & Governance
Quality & Safety
Digital QA
Social Value
Responsible Supply Chains
Long-Term Partnerships
Evidence-Based Delivery
People First
Continuous Improvement
Trusted partner for live, critical projects
Built for live environments
Our business is shaped around working in hospitals, offices and operational sites where downtime is not an option.
One integrated team
Construction, MEP, healthcare specialists and consultants working together so design and delivery stay aligned.
Proven in complex estates
Decades of experience across acute hospitals, life sciences, logistics and commercial portfolios across the UK.
Programme and risk control
Two stage planning, live risk registers and clear governance that turn complex programmes into manageable steps.
Quality and compliance
HSEQ and regulation built into the process with digital QA and evidence so sign off is straightforward.
People who care
Pragmatic teams who listen, communicate plainly and stay visible from first brief through to handover.
Peace of mind on every project
live projects delivered
From early options to final sign off we stay close to the detail. Programmes are challenged, risks are owned and tracked and change is controlled. On site we pair strong supervision with digital QA so that quality is recorded not assumed. The result is fewer surprises, cleaner handovers and projects that stand up to clinical scrutiny, technical review and board level questions.
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Live ward refurbishment delivered in night windows with red and blue routes and negative pressure—no unplanned disruption to care.
Deputy Director of Estates, NHS TrustTheir preconstruction and design management gave us clear gateways, risks and costs so approvals were swift and defensible.
Head of Capital Projects, Acute HospitalComplex MEP changeovers were planned in detail with temporary supplies and rollback plans—delivery finished clean and ahead of programme.
Engineering Manager, Teaching HospitalProgramme control and commercial oversight across multiple packages kept our city centre regeneration scheme on track.
Project Director, Mixed Use DevelopmentTheir teams were visible on site, honest in progress reviews and proactive in solving issues rather than hiding them.
Operations Director, Logistics ClientFrom the first workshop to handover the same faces were at the table which built real trust with our clinical teams.
Chief Nurse, University HospitalFour disciplines, one delivery partner
Wellmens combines construction, healthcare, MEP and consultancy under one roof. We work across live and new estates so strategy, design, programme and governance pull in the same direction from day one.
Clear steps from brief to handover
Understand & shape
Objectives, constraints and stakeholders clarified so the brief reflects how your estate really works.
Plan & design
Feasibility, options, cost plans and coordinated design so schemes are robust before they go to site.
Deliver in live estates
Phasing, access and safety planned in detail so construction and MEP can progress while services continue.
Handover & support
Commissioning, training, digital records and soft landings so buildings perform from day one and beyond.
Everything you should know about Wellmens
- About Wellmens
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What does Wellmens do?Wellmens is a construction and building services partner focused on live, critical environments. We combine construction, MEP, healthcare expertise and consultancy to plan and deliver complex projects in hospitals, offices, labs, logistics estates and other operational settings.Which sectors do you work in?We work principally across healthcare, commercial offices, industrial and logistics, life sciences and labs, data centres, education, mixed use regeneration and wider public sector estates.When should we involve Wellmens?The earlier the better. We add most value when we can help shape the brief, phasing, design and route to market, but we also regularly support schemes already in design or on site that need clearer control or recovery.Do you only work under one contract or framework type?No. We work through a range of frameworks and contract forms. We can advise on frameworks, traditional tender, design and build or PCSA-based approaches and fit in with your preferred governance and procurement route.How do you manage health, safety and quality?HSEQ is integrated into our process. We use clear procedures, competent supervision, digital QA, inspections and open reporting. In live environments we add specific controls for access, infection prevention, fire strategy and safeguarding patients, staff or the public.How does ESG fit into your work?We treat ESG as practical actions: embodied and operational carbon, energy and water performance, social value, responsible supply chains and governance. These are reflected in our design and construction decisions, not just policies.Do you replace our internal teams?No. We work alongside estates, clinical or operational teams, project management, finance and procurement. Our role is to provide extra capacity and specialist expertise, not to displace existing roles or responsibilities.Can you provide consultancy without building the project?Yes. Our consultancy and preconstruction teams can support with development strategy, feasibility, design management, cost and value reviews, programme planning and compliance as standalone commissions or as part of a wider delivery.Where do you work geographically?We primarily operate across the UK, with teams used to working in acute urban sites, regional hospitals and industrial and logistics locations. If you have projects outside the UK we are happy to discuss what is possible.How do we start a conversation about an upcoming scheme?You can reach us through the contact page or use the Book a site visit form. We are happy to have an early, no obligation discussion to understand your brief, constraints and timescales.
