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About Us

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Built from experience. Designed for collaboration.

Front Five was founded on a simple idea — that building services could be delivered differently. We saw space for a business built on trust, collaboration and fairness — where experience drives quality, and relationships last well beyond the project handover.

Delivering design, installation and aftercare across mechanical, electrical and public health services — powered by in-house expertise and a trusted supply chain.

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£10k-£150m project values

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100+ years experience

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H&S Gold status

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Multi-sector experience

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National reach

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High client retention

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As a management team, we delivered our first sports stadia project in 1999 — setting the foundations for the practical, intelligent approach that defines Front Five today.

Our growth has been steady and sustainable — from start-up to £35m turnover in ten years — underpinned by the same values that shaped us from day one.

Formed in 2014, we’ve grown from a close-knit team to a leading specialist in mechanical and electrical building services.

Our journey is built on decades of collective experience — shaped by lessons learned in family-owned and multi-national businesses alike, and by a commitment to doing things the right way, every time. 

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Guided by our values. Defined by our actions.

Our values are more than words — they’re how we work, lead and deliver every project.

Integrity

We do what we say we’ll do.

Teamwork

We succeed together, not alone.

Accountability

We take ownership, every step of the way.

Initiative

We find solutions, not excuses.

Our Board.

The team who’ve shaped the company and continue to guide its next chapter.

David Richardson

David Richardson

Founder & Director
Adam Balderstone

Adam Balderstone

Founder & Director
Luke Scott

Luke Scott

Chief Operating Officer
Robert Horvath

Robert Horvath

Independent Chair

Build your future with us.

Front Five is an employee-owned business built on opportunity and collaboration. Many of our team started on site or in support roles and have grown into senior leadership — because development isn’t an afterthought here, it’s part of how we work.

We believe in giving people the space to take initiative, the training to grow, and the support to succeed. Whether you’re starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you’ll find a place where your ideas matter and your impact lasts.

Interested in joining the team? Send your CV or introduction to:

careers@front-five.com
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