About Mecsia
Mecsia 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 1,200 employees, including 700 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.
Role Overview
We are looking for an energetic M&A Analyst to lead our target sourcing . At Mecsia, we believe in continuity. You will be responsible for unlocking off-market opportunities, supporting the deal right through to completion.
Why This Role?
The "Hunter-Dealmaker" Model: You won’t just be a lead generator. When you uncover a viable target, you won't just hand it off—you will stay involved, gaining exposure to valuation, due diligence, and the integration planning.
Mentorship: You will work side-by-side with experienced M&A colleagues in evaluating, negotiating and structuring transactions.
High Velocity: You will see your research turn into live deals.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Origination (60%)
You will act as the primary originator of targets for Mecsia’s buy-and-build strategy, taking ownership of unlocking a high volume of proprietary deal flow and systematically mapping the target landscape to identify and engage off-market targets.
This role demands a tenacious "hunter" mindset; you will blend data-driven market mapping with creative outreach campaigns, ensuring Mecsia identifies and engages with the best regional champions before they come to market.
2. Deal Execution & Analysis (40%)
Commercial Assessment: You will own the initial assessment.
Transaction Support: As your sourced targets progress, you will assist the M&A Director in managing the deal process: coordinating the Virtual Data Room (VDR), tracking Due Diligence (DD) queries, and helping draft Investment Committee papers.
3. Pipeline Management (Continuous)
The "Gatekeeper": Review incoming teasers to quickly qualify or disqualify targets against our investment criteria.
CRM Ownership: Maintain the master M&A pipeline, ensuring that as you scale our volume of leads, no opportunity slips through the cracks.
Key Skills & Experience
Graduate with 1–3 years of experience in M&A, Corporate Development or M&A Recruitment role.
The "Hunter" Mentality: You enjoy the thrill of the chase. You are persistent and not afraid to pick up the phone.
Hunger to succeed: You are great at opening doors, but you also have a strong desire to learn how to close the deal. You want to understand the art of M&A.
Data Savvy: You are comfortable working with large datasets and CRM tools.
Skills & Traits
High EQ & Personability: Buying a business is personal. You have the emotional intelligence to build initial rapport with founders and act as a respectful ambassador for the Mecsia brand.
Commercial Curiosity: You can spot the difference between good and less-good businesses.
Process-Obsessed: You can manage high volumes of information without losing detail.
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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