Enabling Works & Groundworks

County Civils delivering a full enabling works package, including site preparation, laying of a granular sub-base, and installation of kerb lines for a new car park or foundation.

At the heart of every successful construction project is a safe, well-prepared, and fully serviced site. We offer comprehensive Enabling Works and Groundworks services—laying the physical and logistical foundations for construction projects across all sectors, including residential, commercial, infrastructure, and industrial schemes.

Our approach combines technical expertise, programme-driven delivery, and strict safety standards to ensure that every site is prepared to the highest standard, on time and on budget. Whether we’re preparing greenfield sites or working in live, complex environments, we provide integrated solutions that reduce risk and streamline the path to vertical build.

Enabling Works Services

  • Site Clearance and Vegetation Removal
  • Demolition and Bulk Excavation
  • Grading, Cut & Fill Balancing
  • Installation of Temporary Roads and Haul Routes
  • Construction of Site Compounds and Welfare Areas
  • Diversion or Protection of Existing Services
  • Contaminated Land Remediation (if required)
  • Installation of Temporary Drainage and Utilities
  • Traffic Management and Access Solutions

We ensure that all enabling works are undertaken with full consideration of health & safety, environmental constraints, and site logistics—providing a clear, build-ready platform for follow-on works.

Groundworks Services

Foundations and Substructure Construction
  • Strip, pad, raft, and piled foundations
  • Reinforced concrete slabs and ground beams
  • Blinding, formwork, and DPM installations
Drainage and Infrastructure Installation
  • Foul and surface water drainage systems
  • Deep drainage and manhole construction
  • SuDS features including attenuation tanks, swales, and permeable surfaces
  • Ducting, chambers, and service trenches
External Works
  • Kerbing and edging
  • Pavements, hard standings, and vehicular access
  • Topsoiling and landscaping preparation

Our groundworks teams deliver each element with precision, backed by experienced supervisors, modern plant, and a strong commitment to site safety and quality control.

Single Contractor for Early Works

Why Work With Us

Single Contractor for Early Works

Simplify coordination by entrusting both enabling and groundworks to one delivery team

Flexible Delivery

We adapt to fast-moving programmes, live sites, and phased developments

Technical Expertise

Backed by over 60 years of civil engineering experience

Collaborative Approach

Working seamlessly with clients, principal contractors, consultants, and utility providers

Accredited & Compliant

Meeting all CDM, environmental, and safety requirements

Whether you’re preparing a greenfield site or redeveloping brownfield land, we provide end-to-end enabling and groundwork solutions to ensure your project starts strong, stays compliant, and progresses without delay.

Get in touch to draw on our
vast civil engineering knowledge
and experience for your next project.

Call us: 07984 651957