Client Success Stories

Headquartered in Northern Ireland, Irwin M&E provides a full range of mechanical, electrical, energy and renewables installation and maintenance services across the UK and Ireland. Irwin M&E is future focused with a strong commitment to sustainability and the environment, as well as supporting local communities and developing their workforce.

With a focus on building long-term strategic partnerships with its clients by delivering a high-quality service, the business relies on its staff to make that a reality.

And when it came to hiring an Electrical Contracts Manager for a project in Vauxhall, they went in search for the best candidates for the job.

Enter the team at Vincent Gurney…

Fire Protection Limited is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers and installers of passive fire resisting systems, including ductwork and ventilation solutions. With its own R&D laboratory, the company provides a range of high-quality, fire-resistant products and services to clients across industries.

Fire Protection was established in 1994 and now, three decades later, Fire Protection prides itself on its commitment to innovation, expert teamwork and environmental activities. The company is part of the Grob Group (formerly Hotchkiss Group) and as such is focused on setting industry standards when it comes to safety, sustainability and reliability.

Fire Protection was on the hunt for a Ductwork Project Manager to help with a burgeoning workload in ductwork jobs.

Enter the team at Vincent Gurney…

Established in 1978, MJ Quinn is a leading provider of fully integrated end to end design, plan and build solutions across the retail, commerce, public services and education sectors in the UK and Ireland.

Headquartered in Liverpool, the company designs, installs and maintains telecoms, mechanical, electrical, fire detection and suppression systems, LED lighting, air cooling and building services.

With a presence across the UK and Ireland, MJ Quinn has 45 years of experience and connects over 21,000 customers every day. The company also employs more than 3,100 staff to deliver its quality services.

Enter the team at Vincent Gurney…

Johnson Controls has been in business for nearly 140 years. The company has a history of innovation and is now a world leader in delivering smart, safe and sustainable buildings and spaces across industries including healthcare, schools, data centres, airports, stadiums, hotels, manufacturing and more.

Headquartered in Cork, Ireland, Johnson Controls employs a team of more than 100,000 experts and has a presence in more than 150 countries, across six continents. This includes London, UK where the company delivers building technologies and solutions across industries.

During one such project in 2022 the company’s internal recruitment team encountered challenges in HVAC recruitment for a building and office refit for a pharmaceutical client.

Enter the team at Vincent Gurney…

Established in 1928, Kier Group plc is a leading provider of infrastructure services, construction and property developments. The group has approximately 10,000 employees and 400 live projects, delivering its services across the UK.

One of the main aims of any business, regardless of size, is recruiting the best staff for each role. Given the size and scope of Kier, and the projects the group works on, this is especially true for their MEP recruitment team. MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) services are the backbone of every building, turning architectural blueprints into habitable spaces. However, the challenge for Kier is finding those skilled candidates.

Enter the team at Vincent Gurney…

Balfour Beatty plc is an international infrastructure group. Founded in 1909 in London, the company now operates across the UK, US and Hong Kong, employing 25,000 people. Balfour Beatty finances, develops, builds, maintains and operates critical infrastructure that supports communities and national economies.

Delivering large, complex engineering and construction projects across key sectors, such as transportation, power and energy, water, and buildings, the group prides itself on its expert and committed staff.

Enter the team at Vincent Gurney…

Carmel UK, part of the Carmel Group, was established 40 years ago and is a leading company in the building services market. As one of the UK’s top 50 mechanical and electrical businesses, Carmel UK delivers excellence to customers across the retail, industrial, commercial, health, public healthcare and residential sectors. Having worked with brands including Ikea, John Lewis, Argos, Tesco and Sainsbury’s, the company has a motivated, multi-discipline team that delivers a seamless service across design, installation, commissioning, handover and ongoing support.

For Carmel UK, meeting project deadlines is critical. One of the challenges to this is building services recruitment – having the right staff in the right place for all HVAC and MEP jobs.

Enter the team at Vincent Gurney…

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