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
Richard Blacow
Commercial Director

Our Projects

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Design & Build

Farington Pavilion, Lancashire County Cricket Club

Full MEP Design & Build services were delivered at Lancashire County Cricket’s second home, Farington Pavilion, as part of a £20m investment in a new training and community facility.

The development provides a modern, dual-purpose cricket centre that supports professional men’s and women’s teams, while also offering long-term access for local clubs, youth programmes and wider community use. Sustainability and inclusive design were central to the project, ensuring the facility is efficient, accessible and future-ready.

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General external picture of the completed Farington Pavilion for Lancashire County Cricket Club
Design and Build

Royal College Manchester, Seashell Trust

MEP Design & Build services were delivered at the purpose-built Ged Mason Building. The project formed part of the £50m transformation of the Royal College Manchester, and met DfE standards and Net Zero Carbon targets.

The building provides a modern learning environment. It was designed to support 16–25-year-olds with complex disabilities and communication needs. The facility delivers high-quality, independent specialist college provision.

The 5,000m² college includes purpose-designed classrooms and specialist leisure facilities. These include rebound therapy rooms and a sensory theatre. The development also features a new sports hall and fitness suite. Flexible multi-purpose spaces support staff training, fitness classes, and community use. Dedicated workspace was provided for the Trust’s staff.

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External picture of the completed Ged Mason Building at Royal College Manchester (Seashell Trust)
Design and Build

Animate Cinema & Leisure Complex, Preston

MEP Design & Installation services for Preston City Centre’s £45m entertainment & leisure complex, incorporating an eight-screen cinema, bowling alley, food halls, bars, a public realm space, and a new city-based parking facility.

Built adjacent to the Preston Markets – a refurbishment previously completed by WLG.

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General external picture of Animate, Preston
Design and Build

Old Trafford, Lancashire County Cricket Club

MEP Design & Build services were delivered for this new-build stand, which incorporated a four-star Hilton Garden Inn hotel. The development included premium guest bedrooms, restaurant facilities, and flexible event spaces.

The Club’s plans included a major expansion of the existing Hilton Garden Inn. The former Red Rose Suite was replaced with a new extension constructed within the stadium footprint. This extension provided an additional 100 bedrooms, increasing the total on-site hotel capacity to 250 rooms.

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Design & Build

Former Ancoats Dispensary, Manchester

The Grade II listed Dispensary opened in 1874 to provide healthcare for the local community. It served the area for over a century before closing in 1989.

Developers proposed redevelopment in the 2000s, but the plans fell through. Demolition proposals followed and triggered significant public opposition. In response, local stakeholders formed The Ancoats Dispensary Trust.

The Council took ownership of the building in 2018. In 2021, it partnered with Great Places to bring forward redevelopment proposals. The scheme will deliver 39 new affordable homes.

The design team retained the Grade II listed façades to preserve the building’s historic character. The works also included reconstruction of the tower and new-build elements to the rear.

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Design & Build

Multi-Ply Head Office, Blackpool

WLG secured the £1.5m contract to deliver the mechanical and electrical installation at Multiply’s head office for Eric Wright Group.

The team delivered the project in two phases. During Phase One, they installed water, gas, hydrant and electrical infrastructure within the new building shell.

In Phase Two, they completed the full M&E fit-out. Works included containment and sub-main distribution. The scope also covered lighting, emergency lighting and external lighting. The team installed small power and structured cabling systems. They delivered fire alarm, intruder alarm and BMS systems. Installations also included disabled refuge and disabled toilet alarms.

Mechanical services included gas, cold water and domestic hot and cold water systems. The team installed fire hydrant pipework and steam boiler plant. They delivered heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems. The scope also included compressed air services and full thermal insulation.

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