About Us

Simplifying Utility Challenges, Empowering Development

Macvere was established in 2024 to address the increasingly complex challenges faced by landowners, agents, and developers when dealing with utility connections, disconnections, diversions, and street lighting. With an ever-evolving regulatory landscape and growing infrastructure demands, navigating the utility sector has never been more intricate.

At Macvere, we provide expert guidance, strategic solutions, and strong industry relationships to help our clients efficiently manage their utility requirements. Whether it’s securing a new connection, overcoming engineering constraints, or negotiating with utility providers, we work tirelessly to ensure that development progresses smoothly and cost-effectively.

Our Expertise

With over a decade of experience in both operational and technical roles within the utility sector, Macvere brings extensive knowledge and hands-on expertise to every project. We specialise in:

Multi-utility consultancy

helping developers and landowners navigate utility processes.

Feasibility studies & infrastructure design

ensuring projects are viable and efficient.

Stakeholder management

engaging with utility providers, local authorities, and key decision-makers.

Strategic problem-solving

finding innovative solutions to complex utility challenges.

Design solutions

providing industry compliant utility CAD designs

Technical support

providing sound engineering advice

Our approach is built on impartial advice, efficiency, and technical excellence, ensuring our clients receive cost-effective, practical, and sustainable solutions tailored to their specific development needs.

Meet Our Director

Chris Lee has worked in the utility sector for over 10 years, playing a key role in the growth of a large multi-utility company before leaving a Technical Director role in 2024 to establish Macvere.

Throughout his career, Chris has built a reputation for challenging the status quo, advocating on behalf of developers and landowners, and driving engineering-led solutions that remove barriers to progress. His extensive network of industry connections, regulatory knowledge, and technical expertise positions Macvere as a trusted partner for clients navigating the complexities of utility connections.

As Director, Chris sets the strategic direction of the business, ensuring that Macvere does things differently—prioritising efficiency, innovation, and better outcomes for clients.

Chris is supported by a skilled team of CAD designers, and technical consultants, ensuring Macvere delivers high-quality solutions across all aspects of utility planning and delivery.

Passion for STEM & Continuous Learning

At Macvere, we believe that innovation and progress come from a deep commitment to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and continuous professional development.

We are passionate about:

Investing in the next generation of utility professionals, supporting educational initiatives and mentoring opportunities.

Encouraging problem-solving, technical curiosity, and engineering excellence in everything we do.

Championing professional development, ensuring our team remains at the forefront of industry advancements and regulatory changes.

Exploring new technologies to improve efficiency and sustainability within the utility sector.

By continually learning, evolving, and sharing knowledge, we empower both our clients and our team to make informed decisions that drive successful developments.

Our Commitment

At Macvere, we are dedicated to delivering expert utility consultancy, built on partnerships. Our collaborative approach ensures that we advocate, problem-solve, and innovate for all stakeholders shaping the built environment. Whether you’re a developer, landowner, agent, contractor, infrastructure provider, or governing body, we simplify utility complexities, drive efficiency, and create solutions that work.

From feasibility and design to procurement and delivery, we provide strategic guidance and hands-on expertise to keep your projects moving forward.

Expert Utility Consultancy, Built on Partnerships.

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Address

Macvere 1 Port Way, Port Solent, PO6 4TY