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About

A nationwide M&E contractor built on accountability

Our story

Where experience meets precision

IRC Group was founded by two people from different ends of the industry, one with years on the tools, turning designs into reality, and the other with a sharp eye for detail and a proven track record in project management. Together we saw an opportunity: to build a business that doesn't just deliver M&E projects, but raises the standard in retail, warehousing and commercial spaces.

Our combined skillsets mean we understand the full picture, from the technical nuts and bolts to the bigger strategic goals. We're hands on, detail driven and genuinely invested in every project we take on.

Mission & vision

Driving the future of M&E, where precision meets vision

Our mission

To deliver outstanding retail and commercial M&E projects by combining real world experience with precision project management, building trusted partnerships through quality, transparency and performance.

Our vision

To set a new benchmark in the M&E industry, where craftsmanship, reliability and professionalism are the standard, not the exception.

How we work

Our values

At the heart of everything we do is a foundation of integrity, reliability and craftsmanship. We approach every project with a sense of ownership, tailoring each solution to the challenge in front of us, and embedding safety, sustainability and continuous improvement into how we work.

Safety first

Safety isn't a priority, it's our foundation. Every installation is delivered to the highest standards, CDM 2015 compliant, with rigorous RAMS, supervision and a genuine safety first culture on every site.

Quality

We strive for precision in every detail, from first survey to final commission. Directly employed engineers deliver fully tested, compliant installations, handed over with complete O&M documentation.

Accountability

Honesty and transparency underpin every relationship. One responsible team owns the whole M&E scope, communicating clearly and standing behind delivery from start to finish.

Leadership

Meet the directors

Russell Cartmell, Company Director at IRC Group

Russell Cartmell

Company Director

Russell leads IRC Group with a hands-on approach to delivery and client relationships, drawing on extensive experience across mechanical and electrical contracting in the retail, warehousing and commercial sectors.

Paul Williams, Company Director at IRC Group

Paul Williams

Company Director

Paul oversees contracts, procurement and the commercial side of IRC Group, combining a sharp financial focus with sound supply chain management to keep projects competitively priced, well resourced and delivered to budget across every sector.

Accreditations

Certified, compliant, accountable

Our accreditations underpin a safety first, quality led approach, independently assessed and maintained across every discipline we deliver.