Maintenance engineering firm acquired by London-based consolidator

Maintenance engineering firm Rosewood Engineering has been acquired by Empower Technical Services, a London-based consolidator operating a buy-and-build growth strategy in the UK technical services sector.

Blackburn-based Rosewood Engineering has more than 30 years experience working within the water & wastewater sector alongside utilities providers and civil and mechanical contractors. The company's services include mechanical installation, refurbishment and maintenance and confined space entry and rescue.

Empower Technical Services was established in early 2025. The company is using acquisitions to build a national footprint, integrating regional businesses in the mechanical, electrical, renewables, facilities management and HVAC markets.

The acquisition of Rosewood Engineering, which was supported by Shawbrook, further strengthens Empower’s position in the maintenance engineering sector. The deal also contributes to the business’ goal of establishing six regional UK hubs within the next five years.

Shawbrook’s Corporate Leverage team worked with Empower Technical Services Chief Executive Nick Manning and the management team to structure a bespoke funding package to meet its evolving needs.

Nick Manning commented: "Partnering with Shawbrook on our ambitious growth journey was a no-brainer. Their understanding of our vision and ability to deliver a funding package that not only supported the acquisition of Rosewood Engineering but also our broader growth ambitions, will be invaluable."

Shawbrook Senior Director John Palmer said: "Empower’s strategic approach and clear commitment to building a leading technical services group made them an ideal partner.

"We are delighted to have provided a funding solution that supported the acquisition of Rosewood Engineering and will continue to support Empower on their journey of growth and diversification.”

The takeover of Rosewood Engineering follows Empower Technical Services’ November 2025 takeover of Bedfordshire-based heating, ventilation and air conditioning specialist D-Mec Services Limited and its May 2025 acquisition of electrical installation contractor Circle Control and Design Systems Limited.

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