NEWS
HUMPHREYS TRANSITION TO EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP
The owners of the business have always been open-minded in determining the best strategy for growth.
When the Management Board found themselves at a crossroads in 2023, employee ownership was one of the options on the table. After careful consideration, the move to an Employee-Owned Trust was decided as the right path as it secured the future of the business, encouraged employee engagement, and offered the potential to reward all employees for their hard work. See link for more info….
HME RECRUIT NEW EMPLOYEE
HME have pleasure in introducing our new member of the team, Aljohn Castillo.
Aljohn joins the team assisting John in the CAD/Revit Department.
These are exciting times for HME as we continue our growth. Al has been with us for a little while now and has settled in nicely, we look forward to continuing to work with him.
HME COMPLETE FURTHER MOD WORKS IN WESTERN SCOTLAND
We’re happy to announce completion of design work on two projects for Mitie FDIS on behalf of the Ministry of Defence. Mitie is carrying out the initial £160 million contract to provide maintenance work, repairs, servicing, and hard FM works in Scotland and elsewhere.
We’ve risen to a few challenges in connection with the capacity of the existing site infrastructure through innovative plant selection, whilst still meeting the Client’s tight deadlines.
HME WELCOMES OUR NEW DIRECTORS
HME are delighted to announce the promotion to Director for our existing staff members Sam Goodall, James Johnson, Mike Malt and Steve Caithness.
They will sit alongside Michael Bainbridge and Dave Smith on the main board of Directors, bringing a diverse range of skills and experience.
This is an exciting new phase in the history of the company, founded some 38 years ago by Jack Humphrey.
We wish Sam, James, Mike and Steve well in their new roles.
THE GRAND ULEV OPENING CEREMONY
Opening ceremony of an MoD sites new set of ULEV charging points, delivered by the Humphreys design team. Only one of many installations that HME are working on to provide the MoD nationally with an electric vehicle charging network!
MULTIPLE DESIGNS DELIVERED FOR AN EAST YORKSHIRE SITE
HME are pleased to have delivered several design packages at a busy site in East Yorkshire. These included a new Dental Suite and a number of boiler replacements and air conditioning refurbishments in critically important buildings.
Following close liaison with our valued Client and the on-site maintenance team, we led a multi-disciplinary team to deliver the design packages on time and to budget.
The Dental Suite project is one of a number being undertaken in the North of England and involves close co-ordination with specialist equipment manufacturers to ensure smooth project delivery.
We hope to continue our successful partnership with this key Client during 2024 as the upgrade work on this site and others in the region continues.
NORTH TYNESIDE CHRISTMAS APPEAL
North Tyneside Council do a fantastic job of supporting families that are less fortunate and we are delighted to have assisted them with making Christmas as enjoyable as possible for tenants and residents across North Tyneside.
We are completely overwhelmed by the donations we received from our colleagues and would like to say a huge thank you to all involved. Whether that was donations, support or delivering the van load of goodies.
Merry Christmas to all from HME 😊
LIVIN’ ON A SPARE
After a very busy year for HME, we had a well-deserved team night out at Lane 7 in Newcastle. We enjoyed some food & drinks alongside a couple of very competitive games of bowling & darts. What a great night had by all 😊
HANGAR REFURBISHMENT WELL UNDERWAY!
HME and our multidisciplinary partners responded to our valued client to deliver the complex design of a multi-million-pound refurbished aircraft hangar in just 16 weeks. We continue to work closely with the construction team, and we’re delighted to confirm that the refurbishment is well underway, on programme and on budget.
Further updates will follow in due course…
Well done team, you all know who you are! 😊
HME United – Match Report
On Friday 22 September we took part in a 5-a-side football tournament at the Beacon of Light, Sunderland.
The tournament was organised by Malone & McNally & Thompson. It was a great afternoon played in a great spirit. HME finished as runners up to a very good Brims Construction team. Read more…
WESTERHOPE UNITED U10 WHITES SPONSORSHIP
Humphrey M&E Consultants are pleased to announce that we are again sponsoring the away strip of Westerhope United FC Juniors, Under 10 Whites, who play in the Northumberland Football League.
The lads managed to reach the League Cup semi-final last season and hope to go a step further this time around! We wish them all the best for the new season and are proud to support grassroots football in the North East. Read more…
Revitalising Sunderland Civic Centre with Countryside Partnerships North East
Humphrey M&E Consultants are delighted to continue our successful relationship with Countryside Partnerships North East (Formerly Vistry Partnerships) on Phase 2 of the Civic Centre Regeneration in Sunderland City Centre. This development is part of a wider plan to construct 7,000 new homes across the city by 2030.
Following demolition of the iconic 1960s Civic Centre building, the flagship project will comprise the construction of 265 new homes including 4No. new residential blocks.
Humphrey M&E Consultants have already completed the M&E design of Residential Block D which is currently under construction as part of Phase 1. Read more…
Welcome to our New Home in South Tyneside
Humphrey M&E Consultants are pleased to advise that following our move in early April, we’re settling in nicely to the new premises in Boldon Business Park.
We project managed various refurbishment works to ensure the new premises met all our operational needs, and now have two floors of high-quality office space in which to serve our many valued clients.
The staggered moves from our old Backworth and Durham Offices went very smoothly, thanks to extensive in-house planning and lots of cooperation from the staff! Read more…
HME GO INTERNATIONAL !! 😊
We are delighted to be working again with Glasgow-based Architect Convery Prenty Shields on an exciting new-build two-storey Nursery and Early-Years centre in Lenzie near Glasgow.
The centre will be built to the high profile end-users’ technical specification and will feature high-efficiency air source heat pumps serving underfloor heating and domestic hot water.
Heat recovery ventilation will be used in the majority of the rooms. The building will feature passive solar shading and the electrical power will be supplemented with a large roof-mounted photovoltaic array.
All the building services systems will of course be designed and installed with the safety of the young users in mind. Read more…
HMP BOILER PLANT REPLACEMENT M&E DESIGN WORKS
Humphrey M&E Consultants are delighted to be working with Amey plc on heating boiler and domestic hot water plant replacement works at a number of HMP establishments.
When undertaking initial site surveys, it was often found that the existing ageing boilers suffer from regular breakdowns, are less efficient than modern equivalents, are beyond economic repair as parts become obsolete and therefore required urgent replacement.
In each instance Humphrey M&E Consultants have undertaken Low and Zero Carbon Technology feasibility studies to determine the most energy efficient and sustainable solutions to help reduce MOJ establishment energy costs and therefore contribute to carbon savings. This included close engagement with the Client project delivery and site maintenance teams. Read more…
HMP SHOWER REFURBISHMENT M&E DESIGN WORKS
Humphrey M&E Consultants are delighted to be working with Amey plc and JYM Partnership on the refurbishment of shower facilities under the Capital and Decency Funding Programmes at multiple HMP establishments.
A number of the existing shower facilities were found to be of inadequate standard, with many experiencing mould growth and insufficient ventilation. The high level scope was to provide the maximum number of cubicle shower outlets for the given space and to comply with the MOJ Property Directorate Technical Standards.
All specified items were suitable for use within establishments including the use of anti-ligature fittings, fixtures, security rated grilles and louvres. Read more…
NORTH TYNESIDE CHRISTMAS APPEAL
As we head towards Christmas our thoughts move toward those families that are less fortunate, especially those that may find themselves struggling for food or presents to open on the special day. Some things that many of us take for granted.
HME have contributed several food hampers and sundry goods to North Tyneside Christmas Appeal who support ‘Looked after Children’, local food banks and VODA’s Good Neighbour Project.
With another challenging year to come for everyone due to inflation and cost of living pressures, Humphrey M&E Consultants have committed to support various local food banks on a regular basis in the coming year. Read more…
BABY BOOM AT HME
The directors and staff at Humphrey M&E Consultants send their warmest congratulations to Senior Mechanical Engineer Rachael Barnes and Finance Administrator Harriet Forster
Rachael gave birth to Carter William weighing in at a healthy 8lb 13 oz earlier this month. Congratulations to Rachael, husband Paul and daughter Rosa.
Harriet gave birth to twin boys on 16 November. Jack weighing in first at 6lb closely followed by Tommy 19 minutes later weighing in at 5lb 12oz. Congratulations to Harriet, husband Craig and daughter Ava, who are all looking forward to starting life as a family of 5. Read more…
CYBER ESSENTIALS PLUS CERTIFICATION
Humphrey M&E Consultants are delighted to announce CYBER ESSENTIALS PLUS registration through the IASME Consortium. This was achieved through a rigorous application process including a ‘hands-on’ technical audit.
Thanks must go out to the staff involved as well as our IT partner PNTS.
The accreditation provides our current valued clients and future clients peace of mind that we take cyber security seriously.
ABUL LAIS PROMOTION TO SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER
We are pleased to announce the promotion of Abul Lais.
Abul has been with the company since 2019 and through his hard work and dedication, he has now been promoted to Senior Mechanical Engineer.
HME would like to congratulate Abul on his promotion and wish him the best of luck in his new position.. Read more…
WE’RE BACKING THE WHITES!
Humphrey M&E Consultants are pleased to announce that we are sponsoring the away strip for Westerhope United FC Juniors, Under 9 Whites who play in the Northumberland Football League, Sunday U9s mini league.
The lads have had mixed results so far, but a big win is just around the corner!
We wish them all the luck for the coming season and are proud to support grass roots footie in the North East. Read more…
HUMPHREY M&E CONSULTANTS RECRUIT 2 NEW EMPLOYEES
Humphrey M&E Consultants have pleasure in introducing our new team members, Sam Stott and Scott Lundy.
Sam joins the Administration team assisting Ashleigh, Harriet and Lynette and will be based in our Durham office.
Scott joins the Mechanical team in our Durham office as a Senior Mechanical Engineer. Scott has 5+ years’ experience working in the building services industry with a MEng in Building Services Engineering… Read more…
BOILER REPLACEMENT SCHEME
HME have recently completed a large boiler replacement scheme at a prestigious MOD site.
Working with Integral and Amey Defence Services the project was recently handed over and was completed on time and within budget.
ENJOY YOUR WELL EARNED RETIREMENT JOHN LAU
Humphrey M&E Consultants would like to wish John Lau a happy retirement.
John has been with HME for over 30 years and has retired from his position as Joint Managing Director, he will be sorely missed by all HME Staff and everyone else with whom he came into contact both professionally and personally. Read More ….
LEAVING FOR VENTURES NEW – MIKE SIMMONS
Humphrey M&E Consultants would like to wish Mike Simmons all the best in his pursuit of a new career.
Having been part of HME for over 13 years, Mike was a valued member of the team, and we are pleased to say that he will continue to work alongside us in a consultancy capacity on both legacy and forthcoming projects.
Once again, we’d like to wish Mike every success on his new career path.
CONGRATULATION TO OUR PROMOTED ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS
HME are proud to announce that Mechanical Associates Steve Caithness and James Johnson and Electrical Associate Mike Malt have recently been promoted to Associate Directors.
WELL DONE KIERAN ON BECOMING A FULLY QUALIFIED LCEA EPC L5
Humphrey M&E would like to congratulate Kieran Wallis on becoming a fully qualified Low Carbon Energy Assessor Level 5.
ISO14001 : 2015 ENVIRONMENTAL ACCREDITATION
HME have successfully achieved ISO14001 : 2015 Accreditation and now have certification.
Well done to all those involved in achieving this goal.
NO MOW MAY
HME North Tyneside office took part in the national campaign “No Mow May” letting the lawns, grow freely around the office enabling bees, butterflies and other wildlife to get a much-needed boost this spring. All we had to do was resist the urge to cut the lawn in May. Once the grass was left various species of wild orchids grew in abundance including Bird’s nest orchid and early purple orchid along with rare meadow flowers.
Research has revealed that mowing lawns less frequently can provide enough nectar sugar for ten times the amount of bees, butterflies, moths, beetles and other pollinators.
CONGRATULATIONS KIERAN WALLIS
We would like to send our congratulations to Kieran for passing his recently taken IES Part L Dynamic Simulation Examination.
Kieran will now be completing his CIBSE Energy Assessor application and will become a fully qualified Energy Assessor in the near future.
HEATING UPGRADE TO A PRESTIGE BUILDING AT A MOD SITE
The replacement of the existing heating system at a prestige building on a MOD site is nearing successful completion.
The project is on time and on budget.
UNEXPECTED BUT PLEASANT VISITORS AT HME
Humphrey M&E Consultants found themselves with five unusual visitors. Five local sheep had made their escape from the local School and found themselves at Humphrey M&E Offices in Backworth. The sheep were extremely friendly and didn’t cause any issues and staff ensured that the sheep were kept safe until they were reunited with their owner.
A DRIVE TO NET CARBON ZERO ON A MILITARY ESTATE
Humphrey M&E Consultants are proud to be involved in the drive for Net Carbon Zero on a military estate with the completion of carports with Solar PV and intelligent 20 bay Electric Vehicle Charging.
Well done to the design and construction teams, you were all a credit to your organisations.
HELPING THE ENVIRONMENT
Humphrey M&E Consultants are delighted to make a contribution to assist Backworth Clean Team in their efforts in cleaning up the local area.
Backworth Clean Team are a group of local residents who have teamed up to address the issues of litter and fly tipping in the beautiful historic village of Backworth and surrounding area.
DISTRICT HEATING REPLACEMENT
A District Heating Replacement scheme at a prominent MOD site nearing completion.
REFURBISHMENT OF A VITAL MOD ESTABLISHMENT IN SCOTLAND
HME have successfully delivered another bespoke M&E Design for a substantial refurbishment of a vital multi-agency MOD establishment in Scotland.
HME lead a multi-disciplinary team and the success of the project was centred around continuous liaison with the Client Team and Building Users to ensure all customer aspirations were met.
Well done to all involved.
CONGRATULATIONS ABUL LAIS
Well done Abul – Mechanical Engineer at Humphrey M&E Consultants on recently passing the IES Part L Dynamic Simulation Examination.
Humphrey M&E will continue to support Abul with his development and to becoming Registered as a Level 5 Low Carbon Energy Assessor.
JAMES JOHNSON PROMOTION TO ASSOCIATE
We are pleased to announce the promotion of one of our Principal Mechanical Engineers to Associate – James Johnson.
James has been with the company since 2017 and through his hard work and dedication was promoted to Principal Mechanical Engineer in 2020. … Read More
CONSTRUCTIONLINE GOLD MEMBERSHIP
HME are pleased to announce that we have achieved Constructonline Gold Membership.
This further confirms the commitment HME are providing to our existing and future clients of the company’s credentials for environmental management, quality management, equal opportunities, modern slavery act adherence and anti-bribery and corruption policies.
NEW PREMIER INN HOTEL IN ALNWICK
Humphrey M&E Consultants are working with H Malone and Sons on the new Premier Inn Hotel in Alnwick.
The project is for the design of the M&E services serving the 80 bed hotel that includes 12 premier plus rooms, restaurant, kitchen, reception and back of house facilities. The Main contractor is Compass Developments.
CYBER ESSENTIAL PLUS CERTIFICATION
HME are proud to announce that we have achieved Cyber Essential PLUS certification.
This is another step HME are doing to reassure our clients that we are working to secure our IT against cyber attack.
HME FOOTBALL MATCH AGAINST MALONE
After numerous postponements since December 2020 due to Covid restrictions HME and Malone finally got to enjoy a friendly game of football in an exciting match where the final results were HME 6 and Malone 9.
Well, done to everyone who took part.
We hope Malones enjoyed the game as much as we did.
‘WE’RE COMMITTED TO THE FUTURE OF HME’
Here at Humphrey M&E our employees across both our offices at Carter House, Durham and Prosperous House, Newcastle Upon Tyne are encourage to further their education, by undertaking courses which lead to a recognised educational or professional qualification.
Whether it be accomplished through College, University or an Online Course.
Michael Bainbridge, Joint Managing Director at Humphrey M&E Consultants said: “We’re a rapidly expanding business and it needs skilled young people to support its development”. … Read More
WELL DONE KIERAN WALLIS
Humphrey M&E would like to congratulate Kieran on passing the CIBSE Low Carbon Consultant Design Exam. Kieran joined Humphrey M&E in 2019 and has become a valued member of a well established engineering team.
Humphrey M&E will continue to support Kieran with his development and to becoming a Registered Energy Assessor.
WHICKHAM FELLSIDE U10 BLACKS
Whickham Fellside U10 Blacks would like to thank Humphrey M&E Consultants for their kind sponsorship.
HME have sponsored the kits and jackets for the team this season. The kits were worn for the first time in their recent game against Gateshead Whites where they managed to win 5-4 in an exciting game. We are proud to be associated with this fine group of players and wish them all the best for their future games.
HUMPHREY M&E CONSULTANTS APPRENTICE BECOMES TRAINEE MECHANICAL ENGINEER
We are delighted that Ben Buckley, following completion of a 2-year Cad apprenticeship has decided to take up our offer of a position as a Trainee Mechanical Engineer with HME.
Ben started with Humphrey M&E Consultants as an Apprentice Cad Technician in August 2019 and during this time has completed a BTEC Level 3 in Construction & the Built Environment. … Read More
NEW RECRUIT – BETHAN ROBERTSON – TRAINEE MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Humphrey M&E Consultants are delighted to have recruited Bethan Robertson – Trainee Mechanical Engineer.
Bethan completed her PlanBEE placement with us in 2020 regrettably due to COVID-19 her placement was shorter than expected. Having now completed the 2 year PlanBEE course which is run by Gateshead College and where Bethan gained a HND qualification. … Read More
GOODBYE AND GOOD LUCK TO OUR FIFTH AND FINAL PLANBEE STUDENT – REBECCA PARDUE
Rebecca our fifth and final PlanBEE student has completed her PlanBEE placement with Humphrey M&E Consultants at our Carter House office.
Hopefully, we have passed on a wealth of experience and knowledge to Rebecca for her to carry forward with her professional journey and we wish Rebecca every success in her chosen career path.
WALLSEND EXPLORER SCOUT UNIT
Wallsend Explorer Scout Unit (WESU) would like to thank Humphrey M&E Consultants for their kind offer to purchase 4 expedition tents for the unit.
They have been used during Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award expeditions over the summer.
CAPTAIN’S CHARITY DAY AT SLALEY HALL
Humphrey M&E are pleased to have supported the Captain’s Charity Day at Slaley Hall by sponsoring a hole and providing prizes for the auction and raffle. The event raised much needed funds for Macmillan Cancer Support and Tyneside Kidney Patients Association.
Our team consisted of Steve Bradley, John Lau, Kieran Wallis and Mike Simmons.
CONGRATULATIONS ABUL LAIS
Well done to Abul on passing the CIBSE Low Carbon Consultant Design Exam. Abul joined Humphrey M&E in 2019 and has become a valued member of a well established engineering team.
Humphrey M&E will continue to support Abul with his development and to becoming a Registered Energy Assessor.
WAREHOUSE & OFFICE AT DUNNINGTON YORK FOR NORTHERN POWERGRID
Humphrey M&E Consultants are delighted to work alongside Todd Milburn Partnership to deliver the design of a new warehouse and office for Northern Powergrid at Dunnington York. The project comprises a 540sqm office block, 980sqm warehouse and external areas and parking.
WAREHOUSE FIRE WALL AND FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM DESIGN
Humphrey M&E Consultants are engaged to design fire remedial works for a warehouse on a MOD site. The project involves the creation of fire partitions, sprinkler tanks and pumping stations serving sprinklers within the 32,000sqm warehouse. The challenge of this project is that the sprinkler distribution will need to be supported from independent structures and not from the building.
SHOWER REFURBISHMENT SCHEME AT HMP ESTABLISHMENTS
Humphrey M&E Consultants are delighted to be working with Amey PLC on the refurbishment of showers under the Capital and Decency Funding Programmes at a number of HMP establishments. The projects involve the refurbishment of aged shower areas to safe, decent and fit for purpose shower facilities. Designs are carried out to comply with Estates Directorate Technical Standards including the use of anti-ligature fittings and fixtures.
WELL DONE JACK MANN ON GAINING HIS HNC
Humphrey M&E Consultants would like to congratulate Jack Mann on achieving HNC with Distinction.
After successfully completing his apprenticeship with us in 2017, Jack began his career as a Trainee Electrical Engineer studying at Hartlepool College in partnership with Teesside University to gain an HNC with Distinction in Building Services Engineering. He will continue to further his studies to complete his Degree.
CONGRATULATIONS RACHAEL SMITH
Well done Rachael – Senior Mechanical Engineer at Humphrey M&E Consultants on passing the IES Part L exam. Rachael will now begin the process with CIBSE to become a Registered Energy Assessor.
Humphrey M&E Consultants look forward to supporting Rachael with her future studies.
NEWCASTLE CENTRAL GATEWAY PROJECT
Humphrey M&E Consultants are delighted to be working with H Malone & Sons on Phase 2 of the Newcastle Central Gateway project.
The projects involves the design and relocation of existing refrigeration cooling units that serves air handling plant in and around Newcastle Central Station, to allow the new west entrance to Central Station to be formed.
WHICKHAM FELLSIDE U9 BLACKS PROMOTION
Humphrey M&E Consultants would like to pass on a huge congratulation to Whickham Fellside U9 Blacks who won the Delta division of the Northeast Junior Football League and gained promotion to the Castles division.
It has been a great season for the boys and testament to their commitment and enthusiasm that they have been able to achieve this despite numerous interruptions to the season due to COVID restrictions. … Read more
MAINTENANCE DELIVERY UNIT, WELFARE FACILITY AND WEIGH BRIDGE
Humphrey M&E Consultants are delighted to be working with Studio One on the design of a new Maintenance Delivery Unit (MDU) Welfare Facility and Weigh Bridge for Network Rail / Colt Construction.
The Studio One team is made up of highly qualified and experienced engineers and specialists who are passionate about buildings, the built environment and maintaining a strong focus on environmental impact and protecting the natural environment.
Founded in 2012 when the turmoil of the recession presented an opportunity, Studio One aims to deliver civil and structural engineering excellence. Based in Manchester, the team work on a variety of projects in a wide range of sectors including residential, commercial, transport infrastructure and events.
REFURBISHMENT OF BEDDELL HOUSE CARE HOME
After four years of involvement, the £5.2m transformation of Grade II listed care home Beddell House near Durham City is finally complete after a major refurbishment program.
The building, situated within 15 acres of parkland, sits at the heart of a collection of residential care buildings operated by Sherburn House Charity. … Read more
WELCOME STEVE BRADLEY – SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Humphrey M&E Consultants are pleased to announce Steve Bradley has joined the HME Team as Senior Electrical Engineer working from our office in Durham City.
With over 40 years experience, Steve is a highly organised and motivated Electrical Building Services Design Engineer. Steve has worked on many successful new build and refurbishment projects to date, these include: Law, Local Government, Residential, Commercial, Health, Education and Leisure. Steve brings with him a wealth of experience in the electrical industry.
These are exciting times for Humphrey M&E Consultants as we continue our growth and we look forward to working with him.
HME WELCOMES JONATHAN ASHBY AS NEW INTERMEDIATE ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Please welcome our new team member Jonathan Ashby as Intermediate Electrical Engineer who joins us to work out of our offices in Durham City.
Jonathan gained his level 3 in Electrical Installation at Gateshead College in 2018 and then gained a Distinction in Building Services Foundation Degree in 2020. Jonathan previously worked as a Lighting Design Engineer for 2 years and prior to that worked as a Junior Electrical Engineer for a local building services consultant alongside a number of other HME staff including Mike Malt, Ben Battram, Sean Mills and Harriet Forster.
We welcome Jonathan to the HME Team and we look forward to working with you.
HME WELCOMES LATEST PLANBEE STUDENT
We would like to welcome Rebecca Pardue to Humphrey M&E Consultants, our 5th PlanBEE student.
Rebecca will be working in all aspects of building services design from our offices in Durham and Newcastle. This experience will be a fantastic opportunity for her to gain in depth knowledge and valuable experience from her 2 year PlanBEE course. Welcome to the team Rebecca, we hope you enjoy your time with us and we are confident that you will gain valuable knowledge and experience. … Read more
GOODBYE AND GOOD LUCK TO OUR FOURTH PLANBEE STUDENT – COURTNEY LOWE
Courtney our fourth PlanBEE student has completed her PlanBEE placement with Humphrey M&E Consultants at our Carter House office. Hopefully, we have passed on a wealth of experience and knowledge to Courtney for her to carry forward with her PlanBEE journey and we wish Courtney every success in her chosen career path.
NEW ACCOMMODATION MODULES AT HMP ESTABLISHMENTS
Humphrey M&E Consultants are delighted to be working with Amey PLC on the provision of new accommodation modules at a number of HMP establishments. The projects involve the construction of individual living accommodation units together with modular association spaces for break-out areas, servery, office and laundry facility.
HUMPHREY M&E CONSULTANTS RECRUIT NEW EMPLOYEE
Humphrey M&E Consultants have pleasure in introducing our new team member Ashleigh Griffiths.
Ashleigh joins the administration team assisting Harriet and Lynette. Ashleigh will divide her time between Carter House and Prosperous House offices.
These are exciting times for Humphrey M&E as we continue our growth. We welcome Ashleigh to the Humphrey’s team and we look forward to working with you.
HMP ACCOMMODATION EXPANSIONS
Humphrey M&E Consultants are delighted to be working with JYM Partnership on a number of HMP Accommodation Expansion projects around the UK.
JYM Partnership was founded in 1996 to provide multi-disciplinary Building Consultancy Services throughout the UK. The Partnership has grown providing professional services in Project Management, Architecture, Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying and Principal Designer.
HME SPONSOR LOCAL FOOTBALL CLUB
Humphrey M&E Consultants are delighted and proud to sponsor local football team Whickham Fellside U9 Blacks.
Whickham Fellside Youth Football Club are a well-established, much respected, and entirely voluntarily run group, whose member base is taken from the immediate community in the Gateshead area of the North-East.
The team recently had their first game after lockdown and had a hard fought 2-1 win against Wylam. Well done to the boys and keep up the brilliant hard work.
STEVE CAITHNESS PROMOTION TO ASSOCIATE
As we continue with the growth of our business, we are delighted to announce the promotion of one of our Principal Mechanical Engineers to Associate – Steve Caithness.
We’d like to congratulate Steve on his promotion in recognition of his performance and commitment to Humphrey M&E Consultants.
Steve joined Humphrey M&E Consultants in 2016 and brought with him many years of local and national experience in … Read more
HME WELCOMES FOURTH PLANBEE STUDENT – COURTNEY LOWE
Please welcome our newest, and fourth, PlanBEE student Courtney Lowe. Courtney will be working in all areas of building services design from our Carter House office. This experience will be a fantastic opportunity for her to gain in depth knowledge and valuable experience from her 2-year PlanBEE course.
Welcome to the team Courtney, we hope you enjoy your time with us, and we are confident that you will gain valuable knowledge and experience.
GOODBYE AND GOOD LUCK TO OUR THIRD PLANBEE STUDENT – MATT MILLER
Matt has completed his PlanBEE placement with Humphrey M&E Consultants at our Carter House office. Hopefully, we have passed on a wealth of experience and knowledge to Matt for him to carry forward with his PlanBEE journey and we and wish him every success in her chosen career path.
MIKE MALT PROMOTION TO ASSOCIATE
Humphrey M&E Consultants are pleased to announce, in recognition of his performance & commitment to Humphrey M&E, the promotion of Mike Malt from Principal Electrical Engineer to Associate. Mike has been with the company since June 2019.
Mike has brought a wealth of experience in the electrical industry to the company, and we are excited about his new role. … Read more
WELCOME TO OUR THIRD PLANBEE STUDENT – MATT MILLER
Humphrey M&E consultants are delighted to welcome their third PlanBEE student Matt Miller who joined us in September.
Matt is currently working from our Carter House office and will spend time in each department whilst attending college. … Read more
GOODBYE AND GOOD LUCK TO OUR SECOND PLANBEE STUDENT – BETHAN ROBERTSON
Bethan completed her PlanBEE placement with Humphrey M&E Consultants. Regrettably, due to COVID-19 her placement was shorter than expected but we hope, during the time she spent with us, we passed on a wealth of experience and knowledge and wish her every success in her chosen career path.
HME welcomes new PlanBEE Student
HME welcomes Abul Lais as new Intermediate Engineer
Please welcome our new team member Abul Lais.
Abul Lais is an Intermediate Mechanical Engineer who joins us to work at our Head Office in Backworth.
Abul graduated in 2015 in Mechanical Engineering at Northumbria University with a BEng (Hons) and joined us in November 2019
These are exciting times for Humphrey M&E as we continue our growth. We welcome Abul to the Humphrey’s family and we look forward to working with you.
Promotion to Principal Engineer
As we continue with the growth of our business, we are delighted to announce the promotion of one of our Senior Engineers to Principal Engineer.
James Johnson (Mechanical) has been with Humphrey’s over 3 years now and has a wide range of experience.
We’d like to congratulate James on his promotion in recognition of his hard work and commitment to our company.
We say goodbye to our first PlanBEE Student.
New commissions from Successful Design
On the back of a successful design of a battery charging facility at a training camp in north of England, we have now been commissioned to design a further 3 more installations at MOD training camps in the north and north west of England.
Humphrey designed the CompEx compliant installation for the battery charging facility including ATEX rated electrical and ventilation equipment together with the bespoke ventilated shelving systems.
Humphrey’s join the green team
Look what we’ve just had installed at our offices in Backworth.
As the car industry heads more towards electric vehicles for the future, we have installed an Electric Car Charging Point to help offset carbon omissions and provide the charging facility for our members of staff.
PlanBEE Programme
An engineering consultancy that has worked on high-profile regeneration schemes around the country has pledged its support for an innovative scheme designed to attract new talent into the built environment industry.
Humphrey M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) Consultants has signed up to become a sponsor of PlanBEE, a unique, flexible training programme that was launched in 2016 to attract and retain the brightest new talent in the region, plug skills gaps and create a more flexible workforce capable of working across various construction disciplines. … Read more
Progress with district heating main installation for works at MOD Site.
The photo below shows inspection being carried out and the progress being made with the district heating main installation as part of a £3M project at a local MOD base.
Humphrey M&E Consultants appointed as Designer for works at MOD
We have been appointed for the design services for the installation of 2No 800kVA transformers to extend the network infrastructure to serve confidential military facilities at a base in the East of the UK’.
Humphrey M&E Consultants welcomes first PlanBEE Apprentice
Please welcome Matthew Huxtable who is Humphrey’s first PlanBEE Student. We are delighted to have him join the team for his first placement on what will be an exciting 2 years of training.
Humphreys appointed as Designer for works at Halton Training Camp.
HME are delighted to be working with Landmarc Support Services at Halton Training Camp in Lancaster, on the Kitchen Ventilation remedial works. These works include the replacement of the existing ventilated ceiling with dedicated canopies and new supply and extract plant and new ceiling. ... Read more
HUMPHREY M&E CONSULTANTS BECOME A PLANBEE SPONSOR
It is a great pleasure for Humphrey M&E Consultants to be able to be involved in this program.
The PlanBEE program is run by Gateshead College and was established by Ryder Architecture. … Read more
FROM APPRENTICE TO TRAINEE ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Humphrey M&E Consultants would like to congratulate Jack Mann on completion of his apprenticeship with us and on taking up his new position as Trainee Electrical Engineer.
Jack joined Humphreys in 2017 as a CAD Apprentice and will be attending Hartlepool college on a day release basis to gain further qualification to advance his career.
We wish Jack well for his new career and we look forward to watching his career progress.
PROMOTION OF 2 SENIOR ENGINEERS
As we continue with the growth of our business, we are delighted to announce the promotion of two Senior Engineers to Principal Engineers. … Read more
STEPHENSON RAILWAY MUSEUM
Humphrey M&E Consultants were approached by local charity North Tyneside Steam Railway Association to assist with an engineering design specification for works at Stephenson Railway Museum. … Read more
VERTU MOTORS
Humphrey M&E Consultants are delighted to have been awarded the Mechanical and Electrical Design Services for a new development for Vertu – Farnell Land Rover Dealership. The scheme includes … Read more
