Consulting Engineering Business for Sale

Business Overview

  • Established Legacy: Consulting engineering business established for over 10 years
  • Primary Operation: Business primarily provides Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Consulting services
  • License: Owner is a professional engineer and has a Certificate of Authorization from Professional Engineers Ontario

Financial Snapshot 

  • Robust Revenue: Revenue for 2023 is $1.53 million and as per seller is projected to be $1.65 million this year
  • Strong Earnings: The Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE) for 2023 is approximately $1.05 million

Human Resources

  • Skilled Employees: The business operates with a nonunion team of six employees (excluding owner) of which 5 are professional engineers
  • Seller Role: Seller is currently responsible to Oversee operations, manage client relationships and staff

Competitive Strengths

  • Established Reputation: The business is on the prequalified vendor list for many clients including School Boards, Universities and City councils
  • Outstanding Industry Relations: The business has established relationships with Architects and other businesses and benefits from repeat clientele

Transition & Future

  • Reason: The seller is planning to transition towards retirement in a few years
  • Partial Sale Offer: Seller is considering a partial sale with the understanding that the buyer will commit to acquire 100% of the business in the next few years
  • Buyer profile: Ideal buyer would need to be a licensed professional engineer with Mechanical or Electrical background