Watkins FM Solutions

FM Solutions support the Group with planned maintenance of the installed building services, along with equipment servicing and capital special projects.

Proactive Service Delivery

Our expertise lies in Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and hard facilities management, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of your entire building infrastructure. Additionally, we specialise in implementing zero-carbon technologies and servicing, helping to reduce environmental footprints while optimising the efficiency of mechanical installations and fit-outs.

From the first point of contact, projects will be tracked by our team of technical engineers and customer service department to ensure efficient and proactive delivery.

Project Experience

Watkins FM Solutions supports property managers, asset managers, and building owners to achieve optimal building performance and long-term asset value. We provide a comprehensive suite of facilities management services, encompassing design, installation and ongoing maintenance of building services, including energy centres.

Energy Centres

Entire Building Services

High-Rise Residential

Kings Cross Development

Client: Brookfield Metropolitan

Servicing contract for 1015 HIUs, within a number of buildings on the development. This number will increase as more buildings are completed and handed over…

Glyn Street

Client: Notting Hill Genesis and Fairheat

Improving the heat network within the development from a communal 4 pipe system & reducing it to a 2 pipe LTHW system serving the dwellings…

PPM/Hard FM

Watkins FM Solutions specialise in PPM and Hard FM services to ensure the functionality, safety and efficiency of a range of systems and products.

These works can be scheduled in advance and carried out on a regular basis to avoid faults and possible future disruption to the building. Systems can also be proactively monitored remotely to highlight faults prior to system failure.

Zero Carbon Technologies

As a responsible and MCS accredited company, Watkins FM Solutions are committed to reducing your carbon footprint in line with global environmental targets and government schemes.

We specialise in renewable energy, high efficiency and low carbon heating technologies, as well as 5th generation heating networks.

Servicing

Watkins FM Solutions provide servicing to M&E systems and equipment.

With experience and expertise across a wide range of disciplines, our dedicated team offer both individual servicing for domestic tenants and contracts for commercial premises options.

Special Projects

Watkins FM Solutions are proud to work closely with our clients delivering special M&E projects from design to completion for schools, universities, special need and care facilities, government buildings, Heritage Trust and more.

For our capital projects, we offer the following:

• Full M&E installs from design to final account
• In-house design and CAD capability
• Boiler and associated equipment replacements
• and much more….

What our clients say

“Watkins stand out for their organisation, reliability, and commitment to excellence.

Watkins FM Solutions have consistentl demonstrated exceptional service delivery in the management of communal heating systems, encompassing initial installation, planned preventative maintenance, and reactive support.

Their team is distinguished by its professionalism, efficiency, and client-focused approach, offering clear, jargon-free technical guidance that enables block managers to confidently navigate complex systems.”

– Clarion

Watkins FM Team

Martin Holder

Divisional Director

Martin has over 35 years in the building services industry and joined Watkins as a Divisional Manager. Martin has considerable experience in the education and health care sectors and fit-outs works. At Watkins, he is responsible for overseeing the growth of the FM Solutions and Maintenance Division while also running capital projects for our clients.

Stuart Mitchell

Maintenance Manager

Stuart has worked in various roles over the last 30 years within the maintenance industry with experience across various portfolios including commercial offices, government properties, schools and universities. At Watkins, Stuart’s primary role is to ensure that our team completes the Watkins standard of service to all of the assets within our responsibility

Darren Pay

Special Projects Manager

Darren has over 37 years within the building services industry. Gaining considerable experience in many disciplines, MEP residential, plant replacements, system upgrades & refurbishments within occupied premises, historic refurbs as well as commercial fitouts. At Watkins Darren’s primary role is to oversee the delivery of the Special Projects closely liaising with the professional team and Clients.

Katie Covus

Customer Care & Servicing Manager

Katie has worked for Watkins for 6 years first as a coordinator within the Customer Care department and now as Customer Care & Servicing Manager. Katie has close liaison with all the clients arranging site attendance for defects for the MEP division along with overseeing the contract servicing element for FM Solutions. Having worked in the customer services sector for over 10 years Katie brings experience and professionalism to the role.

David Gammage

Technical Manager

David brings over 24 years of experience in the plumbing and heating industry, having worked across a range of sectors including Customer Care, Maintenance, and Quality Assurance. As Technical Manager, he provides comprehensive support across FM Solutions’ portfolio, encompassing special projects, maintenance operations, and customer service initiatives. David also plays a key role in optimising the performance of district heating networks, ensuring systems operate as designed and advising clients on relevant standards and regulatory requirements.

Watkins FM Solutions Brochure

View or download our FM Solutions Brochure, covering everything from Zero Carbon Tech to Special Capital Projects: