ABOUT US

Specialist Consulting Engineers helping create high performing and sustainable buildings.

WHO WE ARE

Kaizen Consulting Engineers is a Building Services consultancy helping clients create safe, comfortable, high-performing buildings. Since 2020, we’ve driven innovation and sustainable design for diverse sectors across the UK. Our team members offer extensive experience and are dedicated to delivering tailored engineering solutions for our clients.

In 2022, we partnered with Verisys, a specialist commissioning and validating consultancy. Together, we provide an integrated approach to the building life cycle, ensuring our clients receive superior outcomes.

Kaizen aims to reduce the construction industry’s environmental impact by promoting sustainable development. We assist our client’s goals in achieving net zero carbon whilst creating a future that benefits people, the planet and the space we live in.

HOW WE LIKE TO WORK

We are a professional team of engineers, designers and advisors who always deliver successful client results. Our robust procedures are well established and proven to bring value to projects, supported by our proactive engagement with key stakeholders.

We have a strong cultural affinity with innovation and are committed to continuous improvement, allowing us to build long-term relationships with all our clients.

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MEET THE TEAM

CHRIS TATE

Director

Chris is the founding Director of Kaizen and has been responsible for the business’s success over the last few years. He is a degree-qualified engineer with over 19 years of experience in the contracting and consulting sectors of the construction industry.

Chris is passionate about sustainable and low-energy design solutions and has worked with numerous high-profile UK and international clients.

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LEIGH FARR

Director

Leigh has extensive experience within the building sector, from being an apprentice electrician in his early years to a specialist consultant in building services engineering.

Leigh offers over 20 years of consultancy experience and has worked across various challenging projects in retail, commercial, banking, industrial, educational and private equity organisations.

PHIL RIDDEAL

Director

Phil is an experienced contractor who has spent years working for a significant UK MEP contractor. Phil works as a technical project manager on selected commissions in the UK and the Middle East and brings a wealth of practical, on-site knowledge to the entire team.

Phil has worked with many large, complex projects in Dubai and the UK and now brings his expertise to the Kaizen team.

Sam Pope

Associate Director

Sam is a degree-qualified engineer with strong leadership experience managing a team of Mechanical and Electrical engineers. Adept at ensuring technical quality, coordinating project delivery, and driving consistent standards across all work packages. 

He is experienced across both client-side and contractor design stages, with a proven ability to take projects from early conceptual design through to full delivery and completion. Recognised for building trusted relationships with clients, developing new business opportunities, and communicating complex engineering requirements clearly and effectively.

Hannah Lupton

Business Manager

Hannah is our Business Manager, overseeing all core operational functions that support the smooth and efficient running of the company. She manages Health & Safety compliance, leads our ISO accreditation processes, and oversees the day-to-day running of the company.

With 19 years of industry experience, Hannah brings extensive knowledge, strong organisational leadership, and a solutions-focused approach to every aspect of her role. Her commitment to maintaining high standards across compliance, quality, and operational performance makes her an integral part of the company’s continued growth and success.

Richard Farrell

Associate Engineer

Richard is a degree-qualified Electrical Engineer with over 20 years of experience in the construction industry in both the Contracting and Consulting Sectors.

Richard has enhanced his site-based knowledge by combining both technical and practical skills to provide quality engineering solutions across a wide range of electrical systems. He has developed his experience across all sectors, including Education, Commercial, Retail, and Industrial projects.

He specialises in lighting design and in providing solutions that utilise natural daylighting and low energy technologies.

Raymond Knights

Associate Engineer

Raymond is a Mechanical Engineer with diverse experience across a range of sectors within the construction industry. Raymond is a qualified to degree level and holds MCIBSE IEng status. Raymond enjoys developing strong working relationships with Clients and other design team members in order to successfully deliver quality projects.

Raymond has a strong background in Stage 4 construction design, with a focus on technical excellence and delivery. Raymond brings a high level of proficiency in project management, consistently ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. He has successfully led multidisciplinary teams across all project stages, from initial concept through to completion, with a strong emphasis on coordination, communication, and client satisfaction.

Steve Riley

Principal Mechanical Engineer

Steve has over 25 years’ experience working within the construction industry. He has worked as a contractor and a consultant. He can use his knowledge and experience to provide mechanical engineering advice on all stages of the design, from concept to building completion.

He has worked on a range of projects including commercial, retail, leisure, education, offices and health care. With extensive experience working on heritage, educational and commercial projects.

Due to his time in the industry he has become experienced at co ordinating design and coming up with solutions to spacial fit issues. He liaises with the construction team and electrical engineers to ensure that there are no clashes and the build can commence.

Steve is passionate about incorporating sustainability within his designs, whilst ensuring that they are a workable solution for the client.

Sam Sugden

Senior Electrical Engineer

Sam joined the industry in 2012 as a Junior Electrical Design Engineer. As well as attending college and learning to be a designer he also gained practical experience of carrying out surveys and basic handson electrical skills. This knowledge and experience enhances the electrical  engineering advice he provides.

Sam has worked hard to gain experience and qualification within the industry. He has worked on a range of projects across all sectors. These have included a retirement village, upgrading and replacing services in retail units to smaller and  10 story multi use building for a University.

Liam Kirkbright

Intermediate Mechanical Engineer

Liam started his career in building services in 2019 as an apprentice. Since then he has gained his BTEC qualifications and is now in his 2nd year of a degree in Building Services Engineering.

He has undertaken  a wide variety of projects from stages 2-5, and worked in many sectors more notably healthcare and commercial projects. His responsibilities have included delivering feasibility studies, stage 3, stage 4 design packages and conduct installation reviews after the project has been complete.

Liam is also competent at using the IES virtual environment to produce thermal models and conduct loading analysis tasks. He can also develop BRUKL compliance documentation.

Evan Walton Hardwick

Assistant Engineer

Evan joined the business in 2022 as an apprentice trainee engineer and has been an integral part of the electrical department progressing to Assistant Electrical Engineer with EngTech status through the IET.

He is skilled in providing high-quality technical support to senior engineering teams. Experienced in producing detailed design drawings and performing essential calculations such as cable sizing, containment design, and lighting modelling.

Evan is also proficient in industry-standard software including Trimble ProDesign and Relux. Plays a key role in ensuring smooth project delivery by working efficiently under pressure, managing deadlines, and maintaining a strong commitment to engineering excellence.

Ethan Healey

Trainee Engineer

Ethan joined the team in 2022 as an apprentice trainee engineer and has a keen passion for engineering and construction.

He has shown that he has an affinity to the mechanical side of the design process and is a welcome addition to the mechanical team where he supports other engineers on live projects, whilst gaining valuable experience..

He has completed his Level 3 BTEC in Building Services Engineering and is due to start Level 4 in September 2025.

Oliver Barker

Trainee Engineer

Oliver joined the team in August 2024 and began his BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Building Services Engineering in September 2024.

After gaining early experience across both Mechanical and Electrical disciplines, he has become a valued member of our Electrical Engineering department. Oliver works well both independently and within the team, showing strong progress in his academic studies and a keen enthusiasm for on-the-job learning.

He particularly enjoys Low Voltage Distribution, lighting design, and working with industry-standard software, and continues to develop his skills and understanding across all aspects of Electrical Engineering

Jack Holloway

Trainee Engineer

Jack joined us in August 2025 and began his BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Building Services Engineering in September 2025.

He is enthusiastic and keen to learn all he can about the industry. He’s yet to decide if he prefers electrical or mechanical design.

 

Rob Richards

Digital Engineer

Rob has over 5 years experience as a BIM Coordinator. After gaining exposure to a diverse range of projects across residential, commercial & public sectors at all RIBA stages, my knowledge and understanding is now extremely broad.

He has extensive experience of using various software packages including, AutoCAD, Solidworks, Revit and Navisworks.

James Smedley

Revit/CAD Manager

James is a BIM Manager with over a decade of industry experience, specialising in leading digital design and coordination workflows. Since starting in the industry in 2011, he has developed extensive expertise in Revit and BIM and now manages a team of five Revit Technicians and Coordinators.

BSI BIM Accredited, James is highly skilled across a wide range of software including AutoCAD, CAD Duct, Revit, Inventor, Navisworks, Solibri, Revizto, ConVoid, XBim, and DiRoots tools. He also brings five years of COBie experience, contributing to Stage 4 and 5 project delivery on schemes such as DfE Sugar Hill, DfE Skelton, and DfE Brunswick.

James is committed to driving efficient, accurate, and collaborative BIM processes across every project he supports.

Matt Norfolk

Senior Revit/CAD Engineer

Matt has over 23 years of experience working in CAD and Revit. He has worked for several building services contractors and consultants across all major sectors. His work involves coordinating mechanical and electrical designers’ information, document control and integrated design with architecture and structural services.

Matt is an experienced 3D BIM and Revit modeller, skilled in multi-disciplinary coordination and project delivery. He is highly proficient in producing 2D AutoCAD mechanical and electrical layouts and schematics, consistently ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

Known for his strong work ethic, excellent time and task management, and dedication to going above and beyond, Matt is highly regarded for his ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality outputs. His technical expertise, combined with a proactive approach, makes him a reliable and valuable member of any project team.

 

Paul Race

Revit/CAD Engineer

Paul has over 15 years’ experience working in CAD. He joined Kaizen Consulting Engineers in 2023 from another building services consultancy firm where he worked across all major sectors including education, industrial, commercial and healthcare.

Paul is a highly skilled Revit coordinator with expertise in mechanical and electrical design, document control, and seamless integration with architectural and structural services. Known for his meticulous attention to detail, Paul has a keen eye for spotting errors and ensuring projects are delivered right the first time. A true team player, he thrives in collaborative environments and consistently supports his colleagues to achieve smooth, high-quality project outcomes.

 

Deighton Coulson

Revit/CAD Engineer

Deighton started his CAD training in 2017 and has gone onto become proficient in AutoCAD and Revit. He joined Kaizen Consulting Engineers in 2024 from another building services consultancy firm where he worked across all major sectors including education, industrial, commercial, and healthcare.

Deighton is an experienced mechanical, ventilation, and pipework coordinator with strong expertise in Revit and AutoCAD. He has an advanced understanding of BIM standards and workflows, leveraging tools such as Navisworks for clash detection, model validation, and multi-discipline coordination. Deighton also develops and applies Dynamo scripts to automate repetitive tasks, improve model accuracy, and streamline project delivery. His strong organisational and time-management skills ensure that project deadlines are consistently met with high-quality outputs.

Richard Chadwick

Revit/CAD Engineer

Richard is experienced in the coordination of mechanical and electrical designers information, document control and integrated design with architecture and structural services.

Richard Chadwick has over 15 years of experience working in CAD and joined Kaizen Consulting Engineers in 2023. He previously worked at a leading building services consultancy, contributing to projects across major sectors including education, industrial, commercial, and healthcare.

Richard is highly skilled in coordination, editing families and parameters, and supporting colleagues in the office. Known for his exceptional attention to detail, efficient time management, and strong work ethic, he consistently ensures high-quality project outcomes.

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sustainable innovation and best practices in mind.