About us

Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Contractors

West Lancashire Group was incorporated in 2012 as an Electrical Contracting company, in 2014 due to demand our Facilities Maintenance Division was formed to assist with long term planned maintenance requirements. Our FM Division has now developed into a Nationwide Facilities Maintenance service for a broad spectrum of diverse organisations throughout the UK.

Due to continued client demands for a single source of MEP design, installation and responsibility, we established our Mechanical Division in 2016 facilitating a fully integrated MEP building services approach, further supported by our FM Division providing post completion planned and reactive maintenance.

In 2017 BIM/Revit was introduced as a natural progression from AutoCAD, providing fully coordinated MEP Revit models, further assisting in the early stages of the design and development process of the buildings, including creating direct efficiencies in the proposed building construction works.

In 2018, due to continued growth, we relocated to our new office facility on Poulton Business Park which has provided the business a greatly improved operational facility and further expansion capacity.

We believe one of the key elements to our continued success is our loyal employees who have an extensive knowledge, together with a broad and diverse experience across a large variety of projects.

Company Ethos

Our ethos, since conception, has always been to maintain a ‘pro-active’, ‘progressive’ and ‘forward-thinking’ professional approach, our continued drive for ‘Excellence in our Industry’ provides our clients with the highest level of service through continuing development strategies throughout our company.

Staff Development

As part of our continuing staff development from school leavers, first year apprentices, through to Electricians/Fitters and Approved Electricians/Technicians many of our staff have progressed their careers to Site Management and Contract Management roles bringing with them the knowledge gained over the past years, whereby they are now assisting in training the next generation of apprentices for the future.

Preffered Partner

We consider ourselves extremely privileged and proud to be preferred key supply chain partners for clients across the Northwest, which through continual engagement and development processes facilities extremely knowledgeable, capable, integrated project teams to repeatedly deliver successful projects for our mutual clients.

Business Development Summary

From inception our strategy has been to maintain a sustainable business model, facilitating controlled and structured growth based upon repeat business ensuring our exceptional level of service is sustained and continually improved upon.

Meet the Team

Meet our dedicated team across our four dynamic divisions. From Electrical and Facilities Maintenance to Mechanical and BIM/Revit, each division brings expertise and commitment to every project. Discover the individuals driving our engineering excellence and shaping the future of construction.

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Kevin O’Toole
Managing Director
Phil Pendlebury
Contracts Director
Chris Birrell
Design Director
Joanne Baron
Operations Manager

Our Projects

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Design & Build

Former Ancoats Dispensary

The Grade II listed Dispensary opened in 1874, to provide healthcare for the local community. After over one hundred years of serving its community, the hospital closed its doors in 1989.

There were plans for redevelopment in the 2000s however, these fell through and demolition plans followed. This saw huge backlash and prompted the formation of The Ancoats Dispensary Trust. 

The building was then transferred to the Council in 2018 and in 2021, alongside the developer, Great Places, plans were drawn for its redevelopment as 39 new affordable homes.

With the historical significance of the building, the Grade II listed facades have been retained and well as reconstruction of the tower and new-build works to the rear.

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The former Ancoats Dispensary in Manchester newly renovated by West Lancashire Group
Design & Build

Art B&B – Blackpool

ART B&B is a lot more than just a hotel, located on the sea front this extraordinary boutique hotel and venue provides unique and interesting accommodation with a creative programme of events for their guests.

‘Designed by Artist – Especially for You’ creatively designed featured rooms, provide interest and surprises… for the guests.

Operating as a Community business re-investing profits in Arts & Community projects.

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Traditional Project

Fraser House Building – Lancaster

Krol Corlett Construction undertook this £4m refurbishment of the Fraser House Building part of the White Cross estate in Lancaster on behalf of Lancashire County Council, the project was to create flexible, desirable office space over 3 storeys to suit the requirements of Lancaster’s Businesses.

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Design & Build

Kirkby Lonsdale – Queen Elizabeth Studio School

New Build MEP Design & Build to create a new 2,166 sq m Department of Education/Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) Studio School facility within the schools existing campus, including the integration of key MEP systems to retained buildings.

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Design & Build

Hale Barns – Apartments & Retail Space

Eric Wright Construction undertook this £8.1m, five storey prestigious development to deliver 24 luxury residential apartments across the upper 3 floors, together with sub-basement parking. The development provided an integrated building covering 2,700m2 for a Booths store with a further 1005m2 of Retail space for other high-end retailers.

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Design & Build/Traditional

Luxury Homes

Ousel Nest – Bolton (Mr & Mrs G Neville)
St Johns House – Manchester (Mr & Mrs G Neville)
Primrose Hill – Poulton le Fylde (Chairman FTFC)
Salisbury House – Preston (Chairman Forrest Construction)

Projects are referenced to provide further supporting insight into the MEP high-quality approach and finishes detailing required for these luxury homes.

Completed to the full satisfaction of our clients.

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