Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Civil Engineering Partner in Sussex
Established in 1939, we are a third-generation family-owned civil engineering firm with a proven track record of delivering high-quality projects across East & West Sussex, Kent, and Surrey. Our team of 120 dedicated professionals, all holding CSCS accreditation, brings decades of expertise to contracts valued up to 10 million. We specialise in reinforced concrete, sewerage systems, road and bridge construction, and environmental schemes such as coastal defences and riverbank stabilisation. Our wholly owned plant and transport fleet, maintained in-house, ensures operational efficiency and reliability.As principal contractors, we work closely with regional water companies and local authorities, adhering strictly to CDM 2015 regulations. Our commitment to excellence has earned us prestigious industry awards and long-standing partnerships with trusted suppliers. We invest heavily in staff training, particularly in health and safety, and maintain a non-confrontational approach to client relationships. With over 80 years of experience, we combine traditional values with modern engineering practices to deliver cost-effective, sustainable solutions tailored to our clients' needs.
Services
Reinforced Concrete
Sewerage Systems
Road Construction
Bridge Building
Environmental Schemes
Coastal Defences
Riverbank Stabilisation
Hard Landscaping
Steel Framed Buildings
Infrastructure Projects
Details
- Year established: 1939
Highlights and features
- We offer over 80 years of civil engineering expertise in Sussex and surrounding areas
- Our directly employed workforce ensures consistent quality and accountability
- We maintain a modern fleet of plant and vehicles for efficient project execution
- Our partnerships with trusted specialists ensure comprehensive solutions for complex projects
- We are accredited by CHAS and Safecontractor for health and safety excellence
Associations and certifications
- CHAS
- Safecontractor
Services
Civil Engineering Projects
We deliver comprehensive civil engineering solutions including road construction, bridge building, and utility infrastructure. Our expertise covers projects up to 10 million with a focus on precision engineering and regulatory compliance. Clients benefit from our directly employed workforce and modern equipment fleet ensuring reliable project delivery.
Environmental Schemes
Specialising in environmental protection projects like coastal defences and riverbank stabilisation. Our sustainable solutions combine engineering excellence with ecological considerations. We implement schemes that balance infrastructure needs with environmental preservation across Sussex and Kent.
Reinforced Concrete Works
Offering complete reinforced concrete solutions from foundations to structural elements. Our in-house team executes complex concrete projects with strict quality control. Services include formwork, steel reinforcement, and finishing for commercial and infrastructure applications.
Sewerage Systems
Designing and installing surface water and foul sewerage systems for municipal and private clients. Our CDM-compliant approach ensures safe, efficient drainage infrastructure. We handle projects from initial planning through to completion using modern trenching and pipelaying techniques.
Steel Framed Buildings
Fabricating and erecting steel-framed buildings for industrial and commercial use. Our engineers create durable, cost-effective structures tailored to client specifications. The service includes design, manufacturing, and on-site assembly with full project management support.
Questions
What areas do you operate in?
We work throughout East Sussex, West Sussex, Kent, and Surrey, delivering civil engineering projects for both public and private sector clients.
Are you accredited for health and safety?
Yes, we hold CHAS and Safecontractor accreditations, demonstrating our commitment to maintaining the highest health and safety standards across all projects.
What size projects do you handle?
We undertake contracts up to £10 million, with our experienced team and equipment resources enabling efficient delivery of projects across this value range.
Do you have specialist subsidiaries?
Yes, we own Hobart Paving Ltd, our specialist surfacing subsidiary that provides solutions from highway maintenance to sports surface installations across the region.
How do you ensure quality control?
Through our directly employed workforce, modern equipment fleet, and in-house maintenance workshops, combined with long-standing partnerships with trusted specialist contractors when required.
