About
HEC Contracting
We are the UK’s leading specialist electrical contractor, working with local authorities across the North and Midlands for social housing improvement solutions.
Your specialists in
electrical upgrades, rewires,
and compliance
HEC Contracting is dedicated to a service built on quality, flexibility, and commitment. We ensure that our clients’ requirements are always at the forefront of our operations.
We are a family-owned firm with an experienced team of fully trained operatives. From our base in West Yorkshire, we proudly serve the North, Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and across the Midlands.
Why choose HEC Contracting?
With a wealth of experience and understanding in the social housing electrical market, we are well equipped to deliver crucial electrical services from rewires and retrofit, to upgrades and compliance programmes.
From initial enquiry right through to project completion, we deliver end-to-end turnkey solutions and consistent support.
- Customer & tenant support
- Pre-engagement technical advice
- Risk-free large volume delivery
- Competitive costs & value for money
Our affiliations & accreditations
As electrical contractors, health, safety, and rigid adherence to compliance standards is of paramount importance. Our team is fully trained and approved to deliver our services throughout the social housing electrical sector.
risk & compliance:
retrofit:
Retrofit Contractor
tenant safety:
+ NICEIC Competent Scheme Member for Mechanical Ventilation
competence & safeguarding:
meet the senior team
managing director
chris horsfall
Chris is the driving force behind HEC, guiding the company…
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managing director
chris horsfall
Chris is the driving force behind HEC, guiding the company with more than 45 years of expertise and experience. Chris is passionate about employment and training, creating sustainable careers for our workforce of over 100 local people.
director
dave booth
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director
dave booth
Dave is instrumental in driving growth and winning work. Dave is focused on continuous improvement to help all our employees be the best they can be and to enhance the customer experience. Dave brings over 40 years of experience in the housing sector, in general construction and regeneration.
chief electrical engineer
andrew sutcliffe
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chief electrical engineer
andrew sutcliffe
Andrew oversees and supports the production teams and customers.. with energy and technical know-how. Andrew brings over 40 years of experience in the electrical sector, having successfully delivered numerous complex, high-output, and demanding projects.
H&S and HR manager
tracy cooper
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H&S and HR manager
tracy cooper
Tracey is focused on ensuring that all our operations are delivered safely and considerately, exceeding statutory requirements, business standards, and customer expectations. Tracey reports directly to the Directors and provides experience, guidance and support in training, employment and social value delivery.
commercial & communications manager
adam shephard
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commercial & communications manager
adam shephard
Adam brings unique and valuable skills to our business, which improve customer communication and satisfaction. Having worked in key Client and Contractor Commercial roles for over 25 years, he provides commercial support and manages the customer care team. By continuously measuring performance, Adam identifies areas for improvement and new, more efficient ways of working to benefit all stakeholders.
compliance manager
ben kirk
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compliance manager
ben kirk
Ben is an apprentice-trained engineer who has worked at all levels in this sector on-site and in a supporting role to the Directors. Ben has developed a wealth of practical and technical knowledge and skills. With a passion for computers, he has helped develop and advise on the practical application of many leading industry software and compliance systems. Ben is the company’s document and equipment controller, ensuring compliance, supporting and advising test engineers and production teams.
What our clients say
“HEC have been a valued long-term partner for many years, consistently delivering electrical upgrades and testing services with professionalism and reliability.”
Russell Foster
Sheffield City Council, HM&E Manager
“HEC have been a valued long-term partner for many years, consistently delivering electrical upgrades and testing services with professionalism and reliability.”
Russell Foster
Sheffield City Council, HM&E Manager
“HEC have been a valued long-term partner for many years, consistently delivering electrical upgrades and testing services with professionalism and reliability.”
Russell Foster
Sheffield City Council, HM&E Manager
join the team
Interested in working with us? Contact our friendly team today with your CV and any further details about a role you may be interested in.
start your project
Ready to work with us on your next electrical contracting project? Enquire today with all of your details and we’ll be happy to help you get started
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