Desco (design & consultancy) Ltd

We are showcasing at Teesside University Engineering and construction apprenticeships - talent match event today. Neil Duffy and Jess Selkirk are on hand to discuss apprenticeships, sharing what Desco are looking for in potential apprentices and what opportunities are available in the industry. Neil and Jess are there to answer any questions and share their experience with anyone interested in a career in engineering or construction. #mepapprenticeships #mepdesign

Congratulations to our award-winning BIOS project for Teesside University, which has been certified as BREEAM Outstanding! BIOS is a state-of-the-art life science facility at the heart of the Middlesborough Campus, housing four floors of cutting-edge lab space. It has sustainability at its heart, incorporating a range of green initiatives, from PV panels to Air Source Heat Pumps, and is designed to be low carbon in operation. As well as its BREEAM rating, BIOS also has an embodied carbon figure of 698kg CO2e/m2 achieved through careful consideration of materials and meticulously planned operations. It’s no wonder BIOS won Project of the Year at the 2024 National Constructing Excellence Awards – we're so proud of the work we do in Teesside. Congratulations to all the teams who have helped deliver this incredible scheme. Find out more about the project: https://lnkd.in/eaC-Caer #BREEAMOutstanding #Sustainability #SustainableConstruction #EnergyEfficiency #LifeSciences #Healthcare #ThrivingPlaces #ThrivingPlanet FaulknerBrowns (Architect) Curtins (Structural & Civil Engineer) Desco (design & consultancy) Ltd (M&E) ONE Environments (Landscape Architect) Mainer Associates (BREEAM)

Looking to kickstart your career in engineering or construction? 🔧   We’re excited to be part of Talent Match at Teesside University on Wednesday 5 March, and we're on the lookout for future apprentices 💡   Meet our team, plus many more employers all ready to connect with aspiring apprentices.   ✅ Early access to September apprenticeship opportunities. ✅ Study civil, mechanical, electrical, construction, or chemical engineering. ✅ Get expert tips on securing your apprenticeship. ✅ CV and application support to help you stand out.   Eligibility: 📌 GCSEs: Grade 4+ in maths and English. 📌 September 2025 start: 96 UCAS points (incl. Maths) at Level 3.   Don’t miss out, start your engineering or construction career today 🔗 teessi.de/talent-match

I am so pleased to be able to share this insight into what's to come here at Royal Russell School. An incredible team is working exceptionally hard to deliver our new Junior School, which will be nearing completion this time next year. Jestico + Whiles Buxton Building Contractors Limited OOBE LUC Philip Harrabin Desco (design & consultancy) Ltd Price & Myers

We are delighted to announce that Desco’s Jessica Selkirk has been named Apprentice of the Year by School of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing @ Leeds Beckett University. Jess, who is a Trainee Mechanical Engineer, joined Desco as part of our Graduate Programme. She is studying a BEng (Hons) Building Services Engineering at Leeds Beckett University, gaining her degree and real-life industry experience with Desco. Alongside her studies and work, Jess is also an active member of the CIBSE Young Engineers Network (YEN) committee, this year named Education Liaison for the CIBSE YEN North East. She can often be found in the office supporting her colleagues, work experience placements and PlanBEE students, sharing her skills and knowledge with others. Matthew Diggle, Jess’ Degree Apprenticeship Assessor who nominated her said: “Jessica has demonstrated excellent progress on her degree, consistently achieving high grades. “Additionally, Jessica has received positive feedback from her employer, Desco. Her work has been consistently praised for its quality and impact. “Overall, Jessica Selkirk exemplifies the qualities of a dedicated and capable BSE degree apprentice.” Congratulations to Jess on winning Apprentice of the Year, an amazing achievement! #apprenticeoftheyear #degreeapprenticeship #mepapprentice #leedsbeckettapprentice #apprentice #buildingservices #apprenticeshipawards #NAW2025 #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #congratulations

A five strong team from Desco participated in the Run Through Newcastle 10k earlier this week. A huge well done to Aidan Ward, Andrew Kidger, Nick Jordan, Josh Camm and James Alexander who all took part, with everyone successfully completing in under an hour. The race passed several Quayside landmarks including the Swing Bridge, Queen Elizabeth II Bridge and the Redheugh Bridge. The race was in support of The Children’s Foundation who focus on improving the health and well-being of children and young people in the North East. A fantastic achievement for the team! #10krun #newcastle #10k #charityrun #teamdesco #mepengineering

David Starbuck is representing Desco at MIPIM this year! If you would like to arrange to meet up, please get in touch. #mipim2025  #cannes #buildings #construction #networking

Desco celebrated Christmas Jumper Day today with plenty of enthusiasm, festive cheer and some festive treats! Each year the staff raise funds for the Cash for Kids-Mission Christmas appeal with all proceeds raised from our Christmas Jumper Day donated directly to this incredible charity. Well done everyone! #missionchristmas #cashforkids #fundraising #christmasjumperday #teamdesco #mepdesign #mepengineering

Desco’s David Starbuck attended the Develop Croydon Conference, #FreshPerspectives earlier this week which brought professionals from across the industry to promote Croydon and its new developments. This conference themed ‘Fresh Perspectives’ was Develop Croydon’s milestone 15th conference, which brought together investors, developers, policymakers, built environment consultants, and business leaders to shape the conversation around the future of Croydon. The day aimed to shine a spotlight on the latest developments in the town, including the Whitgift Centre development masterplan from keynote speakers and panels, as well as though workshops and networking opportunities. L&Q, Hyde Housing, Commonplace and HTA Design discussed the rise in town centre living, discussing two of the world’s tallest modular residential schemes which are completed and in Croydon. Key topics highlighted were the tenure mix, affordability, quality of development and the perception of safety and security around the town centre.

We are delighted to celebrate Teesside University’s new BIOS buildings success at this years Constructing Excellence National Awards. The building, which we designed the M&E services for, scooped the award for Project of the Year and was also highly commended in the Integration and Collaborative Working category at the ceremony last week. BIOS was designed to achieve BREEAM Outstanding, making it Teesside’s first BREEAM Outstanding build, and achieving net zero carbon in operation. The 18th National Constructing awards took place this month and winners from the regional awards were brought together in a bid to win the national titles. Winners from 13 categories attended the night which celebrated 13 winners and 4 highly commended projects. The awards showcase the excellence in the built environment across England and Wales and play an important role in recognising and inspiring the high performance in the industry. The project team included Wates Group Teesside University Summers-Inman FaulknerBrowns SCAPE #mepdesign #engineeringexcellence #breeamoutstanding #nzcio #awards