Mecsia

This entry-level M&A Analyst position at Mecsia focuses on driving a private equity-backed corporate growth strategy by identifying, screening, and directly contacting potential business acquisition targets across the UK.About MecsiaMecsia is a leading UK provider of technical inspection, maintenance, and engineering services, aiming to transform the industry with a 'Local Service, National Reach' approach. The company has grown significantly through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, including seven business units serving large clients in different sectors including Commercial offices, healthcare and educational facilities. Under private equity ownership since 2020, Mecsia has expanded to approximately 1,500 employees, including 900 engineers. In 2024, Mecsia was acquired by Synova, recognised as PE house of the year for four of the last seven years, who supports an ambitious growth strategy through service excellence and further acquisitions.About the RoleMecsia is seeking an ambitious entry‑level M&A Analyst to support its acquisitive growth strategy by leading target sourcing. This is an excellent opportunity for an early‑career professional, ideally from an M&A, expert network or recruitment background to transition into mergers & acquisitions and corporate development.The role sits within the M&A team and will support all stages of the acquisition lifecycle (origination, evaluation and execution) though is primarily focused on target sourcing, screening and outreach.This role is well suited to someone who is tenacious, meticulously organised, innovative in applying technology, highly emotionally aware and is comfortable engaging with founders.Key ResponsibilitiesDeal Origination & Market IntelligenceIdentify and screen targets across the UK Hard FM landscape and establish contactEngage with founders, shareholders, advisers, and brokers to build relationships, tell the Mecsia story and accelerate deal flowMaintain and enhance a vast target pipeline aided by a customised M&A CRM platformOwn the drum-beat of relationship upkeepExecution SupportAssist with the transaction process alongside internal teams, external advisers, and investors including through:Helping to manage timelines, action lists and risk mitigation plans during live dealsSupporting due diligence workstreamsPreparing briefing packs and investment committee materials for internal and external stakeholders.Wider M&A functionSupport production of board materialsTrack market activity, competitors, and valuation trends.Key Skills & ExperienceEssentialEarly‑career professional (1–3 years’ experience)Background in recruitment, expert networks, or professional services with a strong academic groundingStrong research, data‑gathering, and information‑synthesis skills with meticulous attention to detail, and strong organisational capability to manage large datasets without losing detailA genuine interest in deal originationConfident communicator, able to engage professionally with senior stakeholders and founders to win hearts and mindsPersistent, tenacious and resilient, not afraid to pick up the phoneStrong relationship‑builder with high emotional intelligence to build initial rapport with founders and act as a respectful ambassador for the Mecsia brandStrong desire to learn and take increasing responsibility over timeDesirableExposure to M&AExperience working with founders and senior leadership teamsExperience of innovative application of AI-powered tools and CRM systemsKnowledge of blue collar service sectorsWhat we offerCompetitive salary and benefits packageEnjoy 25 days of holiday, plus bank holidaysContribute to the Company Pension SchemeWellbeing benefits include 24/7 access to a GPEmployee discounts i.e. gym memberships, high street shopsIndividual recognition schemes with rewardsEmployee referral scheme We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability.

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