Engineering Stack
Explore the MARCH Engineering Stack and the services that support every stage of the asset lifecycle, from design and delivery to maintenance and optimisation.
Mechanical & Electrical is one of nine capabilities within the MARCH Engineering Stack.
Our teams design, install, test and commission mechanical and electrical systems on live sites, combining strong delivery capability with a practical understanding of safety, compliance, constructability and long term maintainability.
Services range from LV and HV electrical installation and power distribution through to M&E project delivery, motors, drives, substations, temporary power solutions, containerised solutions and specialist testing and commissioning.
Our embedded teams work alongside customer operations, supporting live environments and ensuring solutions are tailored, responsive and sustainable.
Safe and reliable low voltage electrical systems depend on designs that reflect operational requirements, site conditions and applicable standards. Low voltage electrical design covers power distribution, protection, earthing, containment and interfaces with control systems, providing a clear foundation for installation and operation. The result is safe, compliant electrical infrastructure, reduced installation risk and a lower long-term maintenance burden.
Mechanical installation provides the link between design intent and operational performance. Positioning, alignment, fixing and integration of plant and equipment are carried out to the required tolerances, helping ensure systems operate as intended from day one. The result is reduced installation risk, improved reliability and more efficient commissioning.
Mechanical and electrical projects bring together multiple disciplines, suppliers and delivery activities that must be coordinated effectively. Integrated project delivery provides a single point of responsibility, helping manage interfaces, maintain quality and keep projects aligned to programme objectives. The result is reduced interface risk, improved programme certainty and predictable cost, quality and delivery outcomes.
Consistency becomes increasingly important when mechanical and electrical packages are deployed repeatedly across multiple sites and programmes. Functional testing and interface validation help confirm that packages perform as intended and operate correctly within the wider system. The result is greater consistency, improved quality and faster deployment across large-scale programmes.
Low voltage electrical installation provides the foundation for safe and reliable electrical systems. Cabling, containment, terminations, devices and final circuits are installed in accordance with design requirements and industry standards, helping ensure systems operate as intended from day one. The result is reliable electrical installation, reduced defect rates and more efficient commissioning with long-term system safety.
High and low voltage infrastructure forms the backbone of many industrial and utility operations. Installation of switchgear, transformers, cabling, containment and associated mechanical and electrical plant is carried out in accordance with design requirements, safety standards and operational needs. The result is a safe, compliant installation that protects people and assets while supporting reliable energisation and long-term operation.
Electrical control systems provide the link between instrumentation, motors, drives, control panels and the wider operational process. Installation and integration activities ensure signals, controls and equipment interfaces work together as intended within the overall control architecture. The result is improved operability, greater maintainability and stronger system resilience.
High-voltage power infrastructure forms the foundation of many industrial, utility and critical operational environments. Design and installation of substations, protection systems and primary distribution assets helps ensure power is distributed safely, efficiently and in accordance with operational requirements. The result is robust power infrastructure, improved operational continuity and capacity for future expansion.
Related expertise: HV & LV Power Systems
The transition to electric vehicle fleets requires charging infrastructure that can be integrated safely and effectively into existing electrical systems. EV charging solutions are designed around available capacity, site layouts and future demand, helping ensure charging assets are practical, scalable and easy to manage. The result is progress towards decarbonisation objectives, readiness for fleet electrification and safe, future-proof charging infrastructure.
Variable speed drives and electric motors play a critical role in controlling energy use, process performance and equipment reliability across industrial operations. Specification, installation and integration activities help ensure motors and drives are correctly matched to the application, protection requirements and operating conditions. The result is improved energy efficiency, enhanced motor control, extended equipment life and reduced operational energy costs.
Related expertise: VSDs & Electric Motors
Successful handover begins with confidence that mechanical and electrical systems have been installed, configured and tested correctly. Testing and commissioning activities verify performance, functionality and compliance before systems enter operation, helping identify and resolve issues before they affect end users. The result is reduced start-up risk, fewer defects at handover and greater confidence that systems will perform reliably from day one.
Plant upgrades, relocations and layout changes often require existing electrical services to be modified without disrupting wider operations. Isolation, relocation and reinstatement activities help ensure electrical infrastructure is adapted safely and efficiently while maintaining compliance and operational continuity. The result is safer site modifications, reduced disruption to live operations and efficient delivery of plant changes.
New machinery must integrate effectively with existing utilities, services and control systems before it can deliver the expected operational benefits. Integration and testing activities help verify that OEM equipment interfaces correctly with site infrastructure and performs as intended within the wider process. The result is reduced integration risk, fewer commissioning delays and smoother introduction of new equipment into existing operations.
Moving and positioning heavy or awkward equipment requires the right combination of lifting capability, transport expertise and site coordination. Lorry and Hiab services provide specialist vehicles and handling equipment to support the safe transport, placement and relocation of assets across industrial environments. The result is safer asset movement, reduced reliance on multiple contractors and more efficient project delivery.
Power cable systems are only as reliable as the joints and terminations that connect them. High and low voltage cable joining includes the jointing, termination and testing of power cables by qualified personnel, helping ensure networks are installed correctly and perform as intended. The result is safe, compliant cable systems, reduced risk of electrical faults and greater long-term reliability.
Related expertise: HV & LV Power Systems
Distribution boards provide the control and protection needed to safely distribute power throughout electrical installations. Design, supply and installation activities help ensure final circuits are organised, protected and easy to maintain, while supporting efficient fault identification and isolation. The result is safer power distribution, improved fault management and greater maintainability of electrical systems.
Containerised solutions bring electrical and mechanical infrastructure together into complete, self-contained units that can be delivered and deployed wherever they are needed. Design and assembly activities are completed off site, allowing systems to be manufactured, tested and prepared before arriving on location. The result is reduced on-site construction time, faster deployment and greater flexibility when delivering packaged infrastructure.
Power houses bring critical electrical distribution, protection and control equipment together within a single engineered environment. Engineering and construction activities create secure, purpose-built facilities that support the safe operation, management and maintenance of essential power infrastructure. The result is centralised power provision, improved operational control and greater reliability of critical electrical systems.
Bringing control, operation and maintenance requirements together within a single electrical solution can simplify the management of critical infrastructure. COMA packages integrate high and low voltage distribution, protection and associated electrical systems into coordinated solutions aligned with operational and maintenance objectives. The result is safer operation, improved maintainability and electrical infrastructure designed to support long-term performance.
Authorised oversight plays a critical role in the safe operation and control of high-voltage electrical systems. Authorised Engineer (AE) and Senior Authorised Person (SAP) support provides the expertise needed to manage operational control, switching activities and standby responsibilities in accordance with established procedures. The result is safer operation of HV systems, reduced risk to personnel and assets, and stronger compliance with operational requirements.
Related expertise: HV & LV Power Systems
Substations provide the connection point between incoming power supplies and the electrical systems that support day-to-day operations. Design and installation activities bring together civil interfaces, switchgear, transformers and protection systems into a coordinated solution aligned with operational and capacity requirements. The result is safe and reliable power infrastructure, improved resilience and the capacity to support future growth.
Related expertise: HV & LV Power Systems
Temporary power keeps essential operations running during planned upgrades, site works and unexpected disruption. Installation, commissioning and round-the-clock support ensure a dependable power solution is available for as long as it is needed. The result is continuous operations, reduced installation risk and minimised operational disruption through a safe and reliable temporary power solution.
LEV systems must be commissioned and performance tested before handover to confirm they are operating in accordance with the original design intent. Airflow and static pressure testing, fan duty verification, balancing, filter integrity checks and commissioning activities in line with HSG258 Chapter 8 establish a verified performance baseline for the system. The result is confidence that the installed system achieves its required performance and a documented benchmark against which future TExT examinations can be measured.
Related expertise: Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) Systems