MEC Consulting Group announced the appointment of Daniel Tuley as associate leading its Structures division across the Midlands, signaling a strategic push to broaden the firm’s engineering services.
New leadership to oversee regional projects
Tuley, a qualified structural engineer with 13 years of experience, will manage a team that delivers technical designs, surveys, assessments and advice for commercial, residential and heritage projects. The role spans MEC’s Birmingham, Leicester and Nottingham offices, where he will also mentor assistant structural engineer Euan Broughton.
Current assignments under his supervision include residential developments in Repton and Solihull, the conversion of an industrial building into padel courts in Market Harborough, and assessments for proposed residential schemes in Staffordshire and Nottinghamshire.
“This role was exciting as it offered the chance to expand MEC’s Structures discipline,” he said. “The team has a strong existing client base, but there is definitely scope to broaden this, particularly in sectors I’ve worked in before such as food production, vehicle manufacturing and aerospace, so these will be new targets.”
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Management backs the move
Managing director Alex Bennett praised the hire, noting that Tuley “stood out from the very beginning.” He added, “He’s knowledgeable, easy to talk to, and has quickly built trust with clients and colleagues. He brings valuable experience from new markets and has a hands‑on approach that fits perfectly with our business.” Bennett said the firm is confident the team will thrive under Tuley’s leadership.
From a practical standpoint, the appointment could mean more consistent project delivery for local developers. By having a single point of contact for structural matters, firms in the Midlands may experience fewer delays when handling complex building codes or heritage constraints.
Industry observers have noted that expanding expertise into food production, vehicle manufacturing and aerospace aligns with broader trends in regional engineering demand. The Midlands, with its mix of historic sites and modern manufacturing hubs, presents fertile ground for such multidisciplinary work.
Beyond project oversight, Tuley’s role includes collaboration with other division leads on multi‑disciplinary initiatives, a move that may encourage integrated solutions across MEC’s service lines. This could reduce the need for external consultants, keeping more of the value chain in‑house.
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While the client base remains solid, the emphasis on new sectors suggests a shift toward diversification. The approach mirrors a modest trend among engineering consultancies to hedge against fluctuations in residential construction by tapping into industrial and specialized markets.
In the coming months, the team is expected to finalize the padel court conversion in Market Harborough and advance the residential assessments in Staffordshire. Those projects will serve as early indicators of how the expanded focus translates into tangible outcomes for clients.
Overall, the addition of Daniel Tuley to MEC’s senior management reinforces the consultancy’s commitment to delivering technical expertise throughout the Midlands. The firm’s next steps will likely involve tracking performance as it pursues the outlined growth areas.