Business Details
26 Years
experience
Sustainable Building Services Experts in London
Established in 2000, Watkins Payne has evolved into a leading practice specialising in building services engineering and sustainability consultancy. Our team of certified professionals delivers comprehensive solutions across Mechanical, Electrical, Public Health, Fire Protection, and Vertical Transportation systems. With expertise in BREEAM, NABERS, WELL, and Fitwel accreditations, we have successfully certified over 160 projects, 40% achieving Excellent or Outstanding ratings. Our commitment to sustainability is demonstrated through active involvement in net zero initiatives, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2030. The practice maintains a client-centric approach, with 90% of projects originating from repeat business or recommendations. Our Director-led methodology ensures technical excellence and consistent project management across diverse building types. As a NABERS UK Delivery Partner since 2019, we achieved the first UK Office Whole Building NABERS 5.5* rating in our Surrey office.Our consultants provide specialist knowledge in Whole Life Carbon assessments and sustainability strategies tailored to client needs. The firm's growth reflects its dedication to innovation, with patented processes in energy efficiency and environmental performance. Client testimonials highlight our proactive approach, attention to detail, and ability to deliver complex projects with precision. Our London-based operations serve clients nationwide, maintaining UK-based servers powered by renewable energy.
Services
Building Services
Sustainability Consultancy
BREEAM Assessments
NABERS Ratings
Carbon Assessments
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- Established in 2000 with specialist building services expertise
- Certified over 160 BREEAM projects with 40% Excellent/Outstanding ratings
- NABERS UK Delivery Partner since 2019
- Director-led approach ensures consistent project management
- Committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2030
Associations and certifications
- BREEAM
- Fitwel
- RESET
- WELL
- ActiveScore
What people say
Professional, friendly
High-quality service
Knowledgeable and proactive
Attention to detail
Excellent design work
Services
Building Services
We provide comprehensive mechanical, electrical and public health engineering solutions for commercial buildings. Our services cover fire protection, vertical transportation and building services audits. With over two decades of experience, we deliver technically robust systems that meet sustainability standards while ensuring operational efficiency for diverse building types across London and the UK.
Sustainability Consultancy
Our accredited consultants offer expert guidance on environmental performance standards including BREEAM, NABERS and WELL certifications. We develop tailored sustainability strategies that reduce carbon footprints while maintaining building functionality. Our team helps clients achieve their net zero goals through comprehensive assessments and implementation of circular economy principles in building operations across various sectors.
BREEAM Assessments
We conduct BREEAM assessments to evaluate building sustainability performance against rigorous environmental standards. Our assessors have certified over 160 projects, with 40% achieving Excellent or Outstanding ratings. We guide clients through the assessment process, providing technical expertise to optimise building designs and operations for improved environmental performance across commercial properties in the UK.
NABERS Ratings
As a NABERS UK Delivery Partner since 2019, we provide accredited energy rating assessments for commercial buildings. Our experts helped achieve the first UK Office Whole Building NABERS 5.5* rating. We offer strategic advice to improve energy efficiency and environmental performance, supporting clients in meeting regulatory requirements while enhancing building marketability through improved sustainability credentials.
Carbon Assessments
We conduct comprehensive carbon assessments to measure and reduce building environmental impact. Our consultants use Whole Life Carbon analysis to evaluate emissions across building lifecycles. As part of our net zero strategy, we help clients implement carbon reduction measures aligned with our own target of carbon neutrality by 2030, providing technical solutions that balance sustainability with operational requirements.
People
James Chapman
Director
With over 20 years' experience in building services engineering, James leads project teams delivering complex sustainability solutions. He specialises in BREEAM assessments and has managed numerous award-winning projects across London's commercial sector.
Anna Fleming
Director
Anna brings extensive expertise in environmental performance standards, overseeing the practice's NABERS and WELL certification services. She has contributed to over 100 sustainable building projects, focusing on innovative carbon reduction strategies for commercial developments.
Mark Pratchett
Director
As Director at Abakus Consulting, Mark collaborates with Watkins Payne on mechanical and electrical systems integration. He has managed multidisciplinary teams delivering sustainable building solutions for complex refurbishment projects across central London.
Matthew Redgrove
Senior Development Executive
Matthew has worked extensively with Watkins Payne on cut-and-carve refurbishments, leveraging their expertise in vertical transportation and sustainability services. He values their proactive approach to delivering high-quality design solutions for commercial developments.
Questions
What building services do you specialise in?
We specialise in mechanical, electrical, public health, fire protection and vertical transportation systems for commercial buildings across London and the UK.
How do you help achieve sustainability certifications?
Our accredited consultants guide clients through BREEAM, NABERS, WELL and Fitwel certifications, implementing strategies to achieve Excellent or Outstanding ratings.
What sustainability initiatives do you offer?
We provide Whole Life Carbon assessments, circular economy strategies and net zero roadmaps aligned with our own 2030 carbon neutrality target.
How experienced is your team?
Our directors have over 20 years' experience, with proven expertise in delivering 160+ BREEAM-certified projects and complex commercial developments.
What areas do you cover?
We operate nationwide with offices in London and Surrey, serving clients across the UK commercial building sector.
How do you ensure project quality?
Our Director-led approach guarantees consistent management, technical excellence and regular client communication throughout all project stages.
