Preston consultancy joins growing national group

Preston-based health and safety consultancy Aegis Services has been acquired by testing, inspection, certification and compliance provider enevo for an undisclosed sum.

The deal strengthens Leeds-headquartered enevo's presence in Lancashire and the North West.

Established in 1995, Aegis provides construction design and management, principal designer services, construction-phase health and safety support and risk management consultancy to the construction and engineering sectors.

The business employs 15 people and has worked on around 6,000 projects for more than 600 clients.

Adam Kaley, director at Aegis Services, said: “Having built a successful business over nearly three decades, it was important to find a partner that values both our technical standards and client relationships.

“Joining enevo gives us the platform to grow further while continuing to deliver the hands-on, practical support our clients rely on day-to-day.

“From our clients’ point of view, this is business as usual. We are still Aegis and projects will continue to be delivered by the same expert team, with access to an even wider pool of technical expertise.”

Mark Heptonstall, chief executive and founder of enevo, said: “Bringing Aegis into the group strengthens our presence in Lancashire and adds further depth to our building safety capability.

“For clients, this will mean continuity from the Aegis team they know, with access to broader technical support as projects and regulatory duties become more complex.”