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Infrastructure
Overview Our earth moving and remediation capabilities are trusted by some of the country’s most respected contracting institutions. Having been involved with many large schemes, we are equipped with the latest advances in both earthmoving and aerial surveying technology. Able to operate as a principal contractor, we offer a collaborative and innovative approach that encompasses 3D and 4D visualisation, BIM and GPS tracking and delivers land parcels ready for infrastructure and construction works to commence. Continuing investment in our plant fleet has allowed us to keep pace with changing technologies to bring environmental and operational efficiencies. Following on from earthworks and remediation we offer integrated infrastructure delivery providing innovative solutions through efficiency and maintaining our focus on our clients. Highway construction, drainage, service installation and utilities management and coordination are within our capabilities generally as principal contractor either under traditional or design and build forms of contract.
Why Erith? » Exemplary health, safety, quality and environmental performance » Collaborative approach » Modern and extensive fleet of plant » Financially robust » Multi-disciplined market sector experience » In-house temporary works design team » All services provided in-house » Accredited in-house training division » 3-year asbestos licence » Multi-disciplined workforce » Market leading circular economy schemes » Regional offices and nationwide coverage
Services Erith provides a complete range of Enabling Services from the very earliest planning and budgetary advice, through to feasibility services, advice on temporary and remedial works. We are also able to integrate these services to provide a fully coordinated singlesource solution. We have an excellent track record across the full range of these services.
Earthworks & Infrastructure
Remediation & Gasholders
» Bulk Earthworks » Road Construction » Alternative Pavement Design » Deep Drainage » Attenuation Systems » Directional Drilling » Vax-Ex Service Location » Service Installation » Adoptable Highways » Hard and Soft Landscaping » Public Realm Works
» Bio Remediation » Ground Water Treatment » In-situ and Ex-situ Ground Validation » Ground Stabilisation » Enhanced Complex Sorting » Ex-situ Bio-augmentation
Demolition » Soft Strip » Structural Alterations » Demolition » Deconstruction » Post Tension EP Concrete » Bridges and Viaducts » Deplant » Protection of Listed/Heritage Elements » Façade Retention » Dismantling » Mechanical » High Reach » Top-down Controlled
Construction Solutions Haulage & Logistics
Engineering & Geotechnical
» Excavation and Deep Disposal of all Soil Types » Haulage » Recycling » Complex Sorting » Waste Management » Crushing and Screening » Aggregate Supply » BS ISO 39001:2012 » CLOCS/FORS
» Temporary Works » Deep Basements, Inclusive of Pile Design, Propping and Permanent Works » Façade Retention Schemes » Retaining Walls » Specialist Structural Elements » Contractor Delegated Design Elements » Geotechnical and Ground Movement Analysis
» Core Reconfigurations » Façade Dismantling » Soffit Repairs » Internal Blockwork » Steelwork » Secant, Contiguous and Sheet Piled Walls » CFA, Driven and Displacement Piles » Pile Caps and Ground Beams » Restricted access piling » Composite and reinforced slabs » Bulk Earthworks and Disposal » Basement Excavation » RC substructure works » Foundation Construction » Suspended and Ground Bearing Floor Slabs » Storm and Foul Water Drainage Installation
Asbestos Removal » Asbestos Removal » Decontamination » Pre-demolition Surveys » Thermal Insulation » Emergency Response » Reinstatement » Site Investigations » Fire Proofing » Air Monitoring » Remedial Works
Sectors Urban » Commercial » Government Buildings » City Centre » Asset Protection » Redevelopment
Transport » Depots » Bridges » Adjacent Highways » Section 278 Contractor Works
Residential » Tower Blocks » Community Centres » Regeneration Schemes » Leisure Centres/Schools » Occupied Housing
Retail/Leisure » Shopping Centres » Trading Stores » Mixed Use Redevelopment Schemes
Erith operate in a broad range of market sectors. As a business we pride ourselves on adapting to an array of working environments; providing solutions to the most technically demanding schemes within the industry. In recent years, we have worked on some of the UK and Ireland’s most complicated projects in terms of scale and complexity. As a group, we have completed various high-profile projects within both the public and private sectors. These include Ebbsfleet Garden City, Paddington Square. Old Oak Common, London Olympia, One Sherwood Street, and the Olympic Park. We have, since incorporation, prided ourselves on our customer focused approach. This is demonstrated by the amount of repeat business we receive from clients, either in formalised framework arrangements or competitive tendering.
Industrial » Pharmaceutical » Manufacturing / Plants » Utilities » Substations » Industrial Estates
Public Sector Properties » Hospitals » Educational Premises » Leisure Centres
Energy » Nuclear » Renewables
Employee Ownership Trust 2016 marked our 50th year in business, an achievement remarkable in itself but made even more exceptional by the transition to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), the first construction company to do so in the UK. This major event in the company’s history has been implemented smoothly and efficiently and will serve to maintain and embellish our long-established company ethos and culture which has stood the test of time and will continue to do so well into the future. Results of EOT bonuses to date: £4.4M
Key Contacts Steven May Group CEO
As Group Chief Executive Officer, Steven is responsible for the strategic planning and operational management of the Group. During the 18 years that Steven has been involved in the construction and demolition industry, he has gained wide ranging experience in a number of sectors, including both consultancy and contracting. Prior to his current role, Steven has been the Board Director responsible for the London portfolio for over ten years, and during such time has generated an enviable reputation in relation to large scale complex demolition, enabling, and basement construction schemes ranging in value up to £76m.
Steve Martin Director
Jamie McGahan Group Commercial Director
Jamie has been involved within the construction industry for over 18 years. Within a commercial discipline, Jamie has been employed within a range of roles - from surveying to commercial management. Jamie’s experience within the field of commercial management involves leading teams and business units across a variety of construction projects including new build, cut and carve, and fit out within various sectors inclusive of education, hospitality, leisure, commercial, office and retail. As Group Commercial Director, Jamie’s responsibilities include the overall management of all commercial matters across the Group’s portfolio. This role incorporates group commercial strategies, commercial reporting and commercial support to the commercial and delivery teams across the group.
Andrew Waldron
Operations Director
Andrew brings more than 20 years of experience to his role as Operations Manager within our Earthworks and Infrastructure team. Specialising in large scale infrastructure and bulk earthworks contracts, he is responsible for the operational delivery of our projects. Andrew oversees resource allocation and ensures safe and seamless performance that exceeds stakeholder expectations.
Steve is Director of our Remediation division, responsible for sustainable operational delivery, quality and financial performance. He has had considerable experience within all our divisions whilst being responsible for the delivery of numerous highprofile projects.
Alasdair Wilson-Smith
Preconstruction Manager
Alasdair has over 20 year’s experience in the construction industry, managing complex projects from tender stage through to completion. As Preconstruction Manager, Alasdair is responsible for managing the preconstruction process. He oversees the planning and coordination of preconstruction activities, ensuring projects are set up for success from the outset.
Ebbsfleet - Earthworks At the turn of the century, the government announced plans to create a new town in North Kent. The development would comprise up to 15,000 new homes, 6 million square feet of commercial space, and 3 million square feet of retail, leisure, community, and education facilities. The chosen location covered former chalk quarries and cement manufacturing sites, positioned close to the M2 and M25 junction, the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge, and the HS1 and Eurostar terminal. These plans were formalised in 2014 with the creation of Ebbsfleet Garden City. One of the principal development zones is Eastern Quarry, covering approximately 660 acres. It is one of the largest residential schemes in the UK, with permission for 6,250 homes, two education campuses, and a range of local retail and community facilities. To enable delivery of the required infrastructure, Erith commenced the earthworks phase for Landsec in 2018. The works, due for completion in 2023, include ecological management and destructive search across 176 hectares, the excavation and permanent placement of 6.4 million cubic metres of material, and the relocation of a further 2.6 million cubic metres from stockpiles. We have also screened 450,000 cubic metres of unsuitable material, stabilised 525,000 cubic metres of lake bed and settlement tank contents, and excavated 150,000 cubic metres of rock chalk. A key challenge was the draining of Western Cross Lake, which held six billion litres of water. To manage this, Erith developed a complex pumping strategy and constructed 12 kilometres of pumping main leading to two newly formed outfall headwalls on the Thames foreshore. Over one kilometre of this pipeline was installed using directional drilling to preserve a nearby Site of Special Scientific Interest and avoid disruption to a Network Rail bridge.
Location: Ebbsfleet Valley, Kent
Ebbsfleet - On-site Infrastructure As the earthworks phase progresses at Eastern Quarry, the focus shifts to delivering the primary infrastructure required to service future development parcels. The Fastrack bus route, connecting Gravesend and Dartford, runs directly through the site. In addition to constructing the dedicated carriageway for this service, Erith is delivering a 100-metre tunnel through a chalk escarpment to divert buses into Bluewater Shopping Centre, enhancing regional connectivity. To enable early delivery of the Fastrack and support the pumping strategy for Western Cross Lake, we deposited 520,000 cubic metres of engineered fill during the winters of 2019 and 2020 to form temporary causeways across the water. Sustainability remains a core priority throughout the project. All road and footpath materials are recycled, with the majority sourced from Erith’s on-site Washmills recycling facility. This facility processes material from our demolition projects into high-quality aggregates suitable for infrastructure delivery. Upon completion, the scheme is expected to include 20 kilometres of primary road and footpath, 18 kilometres of foul and storm drainage, 22 kilometres of stormwater drainage, and over 200 hectares of green public space. In line with local environmental requirements, the site must manage its own foul water to avoid overloading the surrounding sewerage network. To date, we have constructed two new deep wet well pumping stations, laid more than one kilometre of rising main, and completed the first of three planned wastewater treatment works. This selfcontained foul water infrastructure ensures long-term sustainability and resilience for the development.
Location: Ebbsfleet Valley, Kent
TITLE Ebbsfleet - Off-site Infrastructure To support improved connectivity across Ebbsfleet Garden City and reduce congestion on the local TEXT HERE road network, Erith has delivered a series of local road improvement schemes. These works have enhanced accessibility for existing residents and supported the operation of the Fastrack bus service connecting Bluewater Shopping Centre with Ebbsfleet International. One of the key elements was the construction of the Southfleet Road Roundabout. This newly built four-arm roundabout was constructed offline and included the formation of a 500-metre two-lane carriageway. To facilitate the works, significant utilities coordination was required, including the diversion of gas mains and both high and low voltage cables, as well as the directional drilling of a new water main. The roundabout also features stormwater attenuation basins, three new access points serving Castle Hill and Ebbsfleet Green, two controlled pedestrian crossings, an uncontrolled crossing, 600 metres of footpath improvements, a relocated bus stop, and upgraded pedestrian links to Ebbsfleet International. In addition, Southfleet Road was widened to include a new arm providing access to the Alkerden development, alongside the enlargement of existing arms. This phase included further gas and water main diversions, installation of two controlled pedestrian crossings, and the construction of gabion retaining walls to support new levels and alignments. At Hedge Place, capacity was increased through the improvement and reconfiguration of an existing roundabout to meet future demand. All phases of these works required extensive pre-construction liaison with Kent County Council to agree detailed traffic management plans that would avoid disruption to other key schemes in the area. Notably, all works were programmed around Bluewater Shopping Centre’s road embargo, which prohibits restrictions during December and January. Close communication was maintained throughout the construction period between Erith, Kent County Council, other contractors, and stakeholders to ensure coordination and minimal impact.
Location: Ebbsfleet Valley, Kent
Rolls Royce Goodwood Extension Erith was appointed to deliver the enabling works for the transformation of Rolls-Royce’s Goodwood Estate in Chichester, as part of a major expansion that includes a new 40,000m² two-storey extension. Working under a JCT Design and Build contract, our scope covers earthworks, drainage, ground improvement, and ecological mitigation across the 23.9-hectare site. Initial activities involved diverting a Public Right of Way and constructing a new site access under a Minor Works Access Agreement. Extensive vegetation clearance and topsoil stripping— approximately 37,000m³—were completed with full ecological supervision to protect local wildlife and ensure compliance with nesting seasons. Environmental protection included fencing and screening measures such as earth bunds, green roofs and timber hoardings to minimise visual and ecological impact. Our works include the excavation of 121,000m³ and placement of 138,000m³ of engineered fill, construction of a green wall earth retaining structure, and formation of new earth bunds. Ground improvements were carried out beneath the proposed building footprints, incorporating a 33,000m² Load Distribution Mat comprising in-situ stabilised material and imported Type 1. Controlled Modulus Columns (CMC) were installed to meet strict performance requirements and reduce reliance on deep pile foundations. Additional design responsibilities included tree and hedge protection, haul roads, temporary and permanent drainage strategies from RIBA Stage 3 to 5, and protection to existing services. Through targeted ground investigation and value engineering, we optimised the extent of improvement works, minimising cost and material use. The site remains operational throughout construction, with Erith working to a 37-week programme and an estimated contract value of £11 million. Our delivery reflects a collaborative approach with the client and design team, balancing innovation with environmental sensitivity to support the long-term functionality and aesthetics of this landmark site.
Location: Goodwood Estate, Chicester
TITLE Studios Sunset Starting in August 2022, our scope consisted of site preparation, including vegetation clearance and the TEXT HERE removal of 100,000m³ of topsoil, which was retained on site for final landscaping. Our main activity was the bulk excavation of approximately 86,000m³ of Enfield Silt material as an engineered fill, which was stabilised with a lime and cement binder to facilitate future works. One of the main challenges was undertaking a major earthworks project outside the traditional earthworks season, which was compounded by heavier than normal rainfall. A mitigation strategy was introduced, using additional haul roads and working in an out-of-sequence manner. However, because the site was not naturally permeable or free-draining, the use of heavy plant was minimised until the ground had sufficiently dried, with additional resource employed as areas became available. One alleviation method used was the disposal of 228,000 litres of water from the site, which allowed us to access these areas, continue stabilisation, and bolster the localised drainage. To manage standing water on site, a surface water mitigation strategy was designed and installed, allowing water to flow from the working platforms to a central carrier drain running across the site, discharging into a newly excavated attenuation pond. To facilitate the works of the follow-on main contractor, our enabling works package was extended to include the working platform and piling mat installation, designed by Swanton. This consisted of the import and placement of 45,000m³ of Type 1 and 50,000m³ of 6F5 across a 220,000m² area. This introduced its own challenge in managing the logistics of delivering such a large quantity of materials in a just-in-time manner, due to limited space for stockpiling on site and the risk of double handling. The preference was to deliver directly to the work face where material could be placed. The success of this complex operation was the result of close communication between our supply chain, internal haulage business, and project management team.
Location: Broxbourne, Hertfordshire
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Didcot Power Station A
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During the winter of 2018, Erith were employed by Clowes Developments (UK) Limited to carry out the enabling package at Didcot Power Station A – located within Oxfordshire County Council. The site was historically used as a Ministry of Defence (MOD) depot and then later as Didcot Power Station A – a 2,000 MWe sub-critical coal and gas fired power station which recently ceased operation following the EU’s Large Combustion Plant Directive. After delivering power for over 40 years, the Power Station was decommissioned and disconnected from the National Grid. This in turn required the plant to cease generation by the end of December 2015, closing the curtains on Power Station “A”. Power Station A, which spans 35 hectares in scale, is bound to the north and east by the remainder of the Didcot Power Station “B” site and to the south by Milton Road. Beyond this is the Great Western Mainline and the A4130, and to the west by a recently constructed steel framed warehouse. The majority of the site is covered with a 300mm RC slab with several large flooded voids present and multiple stockpiles in the south-east and south-west of the site; notably a 70,500m3 pulverised fuel ash by-product generated during the Power Station’s coal and oil manufacturing period. The bedrock geology of the site comprises of gault formation, Upper Greensland to the southern boundary, with superficial deposits of alluvium across the central and northern parts of the site. Works at the power station were being undertaken in a linear multi-phased sequence consisting of; enabling works, earth and land re-profiling, civils and infrastructure – all of which was being executed under JCT D&B 2016. The enabling works consisted of groundwater treatment and disposal, demolition of a number of underground structures to 2m bgl and crushing, screening and testing of subsequent arisings. The second stage of the multi-phased project will consist of the earthworks, land re-profiling and civil works. Works to the site will begin with the clearance of approximately 55,000m2 of topsoil, trees and associated vegetation. In-situ and ex-situ bioremediation works will take place, with the cut, fill, compaction and chemical and geotechnical testing of approximately 120,500m3 of material. 19,000m3 of grouting will be done to various underground obstructions utilising an 80:1 PFA/OPC mix. The demolition of an above ground reinforced concrete treatment lagoon will make way for the placement of a capping layer across the site to act as a working platform for a piling rig.
Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire
White City, Phase 1 and 2 Following a successful tender process, Erith was appointed to deliver the ICL Scale Space Remediation and Infrastructure Works for Imperial College London (ICL). The project commenced in August 2018 under a traditional design and build contract, with an anticipated duration of 40 weeks. Initial works included site clearance and the processing of 1,400 cubic metres of demolition waste left on site. Concrete slabs were broken out, crushed and screened, with existing foundations located and removed. Pile probing was carried out across the footprint to support future development. As the project progressed, we delivered a range of infrastructure installations. These included piling and crane platforms, a sheet piled wall, and the development of road and communications networks. We managed the installation of high and low voltage power supplies, gas and water infrastructure, and a full street lighting system, which included cabling, connections, and commissioning. Public realm enhancements were also completed, incorporating hard and soft landscaping, a pedestrian-friendly footway scheme, street furniture, and specialist resin surfacing. Due to the success of our work, we were subsequently invited to deliver a collaborative construction project directly for Imperial College’s structures and materials research team at the South Kensington Campus. This ongoing research project explores innovative techniques to mitigate surface flooding. The site’s proximity to Network Rail and Transport for London assets introduced complex access challenges. Restrictions on the weight-limited Depot Road Bridge required careful planning, with plant movements scheduled during night-time hours to minimise disruption to local businesses, residents, and the live campus environment. Our programme was aligned with academic schedules to avoid interference with ongoing scientific research and events such as exams. Given the sensitive ground conditions, we implemented rigorous testing regimes for excavated and retained materials in line with the Environmental Agency’s guidance and the project-specific remediation strategy. Following the successful delivery of phase one, we were awarded the ongoing phase two works, which broadly replicate the initial scope. In parallel, Erith has delivered wider infrastructure upgrades across the campus to improve access to the south campus and strengthen connectivity between the north and south sites.
Location: Fulham, London
Green Corridors Erith Contractors Ltd delivered highway, footway and cycle infrastructure upgrades across Site 6,8 and 11 in Northfleet as part of Kent County Council’s Green Corridors Programme, a major initiative designed to improve active travel connections throughout Dartford and Gravesham. The scheme aims to enhance connectivity between residential communities, schools and key local destinations through the creation of safer and more accessible walking and cycling routes, while improving the overall quality of the public realm. The project comprised the construction of new cycle routes, upgrades to existing footways, drainage improvements, surfacing works and utility diversions across multiple locations. Sitespecific enhancements included both shared-use and segregated footway and cycleway infrastructure, providing improved continuity along active travel corridors and creating safer separation between cyclists, pedestrians and road traffic where appropriate. Delivery has required detailed traffic management planning, stakeholder engagement and close coordination with utility providers to minimise disruption and maintain programme efficiency. Working adjacent to live carriageways and within busy urban areas has presented a number of challenges, requiring stringent traffic management controls and careful planning to protect both the workforce and members of the public. Existing buried services, daily traffic flows and proximity of schools and residential areas have demanded a flexible and highly coordinated approach. Regular permit applications, utility investigations, streetworks liaison and ongoing traffic management inspections have been central to maintaining compliance and supporting safe delivery. Strong progress across all three sites has been driven by proactive planning, effective utility coordination and Erith’s predominantly self-delivered approach. Traffic management arrangements and stakeholder communication have helped reduce disruption, while maintaining safe pedestrian routes throughout the works. The project demonstrates Erith’s capability to deliver complex highways and public realm infrastructure within constrained urban environments, combing technical expertise, stakeholder management and reliable self-delivery to create longlasting benefits for local communities.
Location: Northfleet, Kent
Herne Bay Erith was appointed by Redrow Homes to deliver the construction of the main spine road at a former golf course development in Herne Bay. The new road provides a key access route through the site, connecting to a newly formed entrance and supporting future phases of residential development. As part of the enabling works, approximately 400 linear metres of existing foul sewer—originally located beneath proposed building plots—were diverted and re-routed beneath the new spine road. Additional foul sewer infrastructure was installed along the remaining stretch of the road to serve upcoming development parcels. A cycle path and adjacent footway were constructed alongside the carriageway, with a second footway positioned on the opposite side. Both footways were designed to accommodate utility corridors. The site is intersected by two watercourses, Herne Drain and Plenty Brook. To maintain connectivity, substantial culverts were constructed at each crossing point, complete with in-situ reinforced concrete headwalls to support the road structure above. These works were subject to strict environmental and ecological requirements, alongside archaeological, programme, and health and safety constraints. Prior to commencing the road construction, planning conditions relating to archaeology had to be discharged. Erith worked collaboratively with the archaeological team to optimise excavation sequences, minimising delays and enabling early reinstatement of ground for road formation. The spine road was constructed using Hydraulically Bound Material (HBM), comprising three layers of cement-bound granular material, each increasing in strength to form a durable foundation. This allowed for a reduced surface course thickness of 110mm, offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional base, binder, and wearing course designs. Although HBM is typically laid using a paving machine, manual placement was chosen due to supply chain efficiencies and the economic benefits it offered. Culvert installations were subject to Flood Risk Activity Permits (FRAPs) and ecological clearance, ensuring no disruption to local wildlife. Over-pumping was installed in advance, and 2m by 4m pre-cast box culverts were positioned on prepared sand beds before the headwalls were constructed using traditional formwork and reinforcement methods. Following the successful completion of the works, Erith was awarded the follow-on Section 278 package to connect the new road to the existing public highway.
Location: Herne Bay, Kent
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Chatham Dockyard
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Following on from the demolition of a number of industrial buildings at Chatham Dockyard, Erith were employed to provide development platforms for a new Asda, a new student accommodation block and a comprehensive new road layout. These works involved breaking up 7ha. of reinforced concrete; crushing, screening and compliance testing of 55,000t of material and filling with this processed material. Due to the previous industrial uses of the site there was a comprehensive regime of contamination testing and groundwater treatment. On completion of these works, Erith were awarded the follow-on contract for the on site infrastructure and off site highway improvements. The on site works were for the construction of approximately 1km of adoptable two lane carriageway including new storm and foul drainage, the diversion of a 900mm diameter storm sewer and the excavation and construction of a new attenuation pond. The off site works were undertaken under a s278 agreement with Kent County Council for the major realignment of the signalised junction to the dock involving night time closures. All of the infrastructure was delivered whilst keeping the existing dock roads and access open.
Location: Chatham, Kent
TITLE Airport Luton is delivering a long-term framework agreement under Lot 2: Small Civils Projects, covering both TEXTErith HERE planned schemes and reactive maintenance across London Luton Airport’s live operational estate. Works take place landside, airside and within car park areas, with all activities carefully programmed to minimise disruption to airport operations. The scope includes drainage, kerbing, footways, paving, concrete repairs, carriageway patching, traffic calming, external lighting, signage and road markings. We also deliver fencing, vehicle restraint systems, manhole reconstruction, and the installation of street furniture such as bollards and cycle shelters. A significant part of the framework is the reactive maintenance programme, involving around 5,000 jobs per year. Each job is individually assessed and programmed based on its duration, location, and required traffic management, before being allocated to the appropriate team. Our dedicated response crew also provides 2-hour and 24-hour emergency call-out coverage, attending to urgent works such as potholes, trip hazards and collapsed covers. In addition to day-to-day operations, Erith has delivered major standalone schemes through the framework. One example is the Junction Upgrade Scheme, which involved the removal of a roundabout and construction of a new signalised junction. This included 10,000m of traffic signal ducting, complex drainage infrastructure with attenuation tanks and reinforced concrete check dams, plus the installation of flow control chambers and oil interceptors. The scheme was valued at £6.5 million and funded separately from the £11 million maintenance contract. The framework is led by a Contracts Manager with extensive airport experience, having previously overseen projects at Gatwick, Birmingham and London City. All works are delivered by experienced teams familiar with the demands of a live airfield environment, and supported by trusted subcontractors. Quality is maintained through robust inspection and test plans (ITPs) and regular client engagement. To date, all works have been delivered ahead of programme, with no operational disruption. Positive feedback from the airport has led to invitations to tender for additional civils schemes beyond the original framework scope.
Location: Luton, Bedfordshire
Location: Luton, Bedfordshire
Ebbsfleet - Public Realm Works The planning permission for Ebbsfleet Garden City ensures that all the developers provide both formal play areas and informal green spaces. Community areas and other public realm improvements feature highly in the development. Central to Castle Hill is the Cherry Orchard Community Centre which provides a focal hub next to the Primary Academy. The Village Green has three tennis courts, an amphitheatre style event space and a children’s castle playscape and adventure playground. The Linear Park is the connective space between the development and Castle Hill Lake which provides a new promenade, two floating jetties, a boathouse and a 2km green nature walk around the lake. The Country Park has a bandstand and a large picnic area. Other areas in the development are designed to provides quiet reflective spaces or to allow for informal family gatherings. To provide a walking route to the Thames we have refurbished some of the old quarry tunnels and created a land bridge in Craylands Gorge. There has been a large investment in public art in many of the public areas. To reflect the evidence of the iron age settlement found on the site, the Country Park features sculptural flint tools and implements and the community centre has the statue of an iron age man. The archaeologists were very pleased to find fossilised woolly mammoth remains and these are celebrated by the statue of the mother and baby mammoth on Whitecliffe Road. Works have commenced on the deconstruction and rebuild of the 16th listed Alkerden Barn and the construction of two pavilions to create a new community sports and activity area to be called Alkerden Park.
Location: Ebbsfleet Valley, Kent
TITLE Project Olympus, Substation Project Olympus is a major infrastructure development in Silvertown, East London, where Erith Contractors TEXT HERE Ltd delivered a comprehensive package of enabling works, groundworks and reinforced concrete construction to support the delivery of a new electrical substation. Located within a constrained urban environment, the project required the integration of complex engineering activities, specialist supply chain partners and critical infrastructure interfaces while maintaining the highest standards of safety , quality and environmental compliance. The scope of works includes UXO surveys and clearance , ground investigation, excavation and disposal of contaminated materials, dewatering operations and gas membrane installation, alongside temporary access routes, welfare facilities and traffic management measures. Erith has also undertaken extensive earthworks, piling platform preparation, drainage infrastructure, utility coordination and reinforced concrete construction for both substructure and superstructure elements, including bespoke temporary works solutions to facilitate the construction of 10-metre-high perimeter structures. The project has involved the excavation and disposal of 4,000m3 of material, placement of 1,000m3 of engineered fill, construction of 3,000m3 of reinforced concrete structures, installation of 650m of drainage infrastructure and coordination of CFA piling works supported by 4,500m3 of reinforced concrete. Delivery has required careful management of evolving design requirements, significant rainfall events, complex temporary works and numerous infrastructure interfaces. Through detailed planning, close stakeholder collaboration and robust programme management, Erith has maintained progress while managing environmental constraints, logistics challenges and critical sequencing requirements. The project demonstrates Erith’s capability to deliver technically demanding infrastructure and energy sector developments, combining engineering expertise, self-delivery capability and innovative construction solutions within highly constrained operational environments.
Location: Silvertown, London
Dollyman’s Battery Storage Erith was appointed to deliver the transformation of the site at Dollyman’s Farm into a 100MW battery storage facility on behalf of Statera Energy. The project centred on the installation of 60 Power Converter System (PCS) units and 60 Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) units, alongside an Independent Connection Provider (ICP) compound incorporating a 132kVA transformer, control room, associated infrastructure, and all required connections. Working in close collaboration with the client team, we developed detailed methodologies to support the design and installation of the new technology, ensuring all works aligned with strict programme milestones. Our full scope included extensive service and drainage installations, construction of PCS and BESS infrastructure—including footings, drip trays, and interceptors—and reinforced concrete works for the control rooms and transformer bunds. We managed and coordinated all lifting operations required to position the PCS and BESS units, while also overseeing traffic management and local authority permit approvals. Off-site Section 278 works were undertaken, along with the installation of a new culvert, the construction of site roads, and the formation of an attenuation pond with associated headwalls. The project presented several constraints, including the presence of high voltage overhead cables, elevated groundwater levels, and the risk of flooding due to adverse weather conditions. Strict deadlines and compliance with Local Authority and Environment Agency requirements were managed throughout, ensuring delivery against key project milestones. This scheme reflects Erith’s strategic commitment to supporting sustainability and enabling the UK’s transition to a low carbon future. By working with forward-thinking developers and independent connection providers, we continue to deliver the full spectrum of civil engineering services required for energy storage and distribution infrastructure.
Location: Wickford, Essex
TITLEof Grain Isle The IsleHERE of Grain in Kent historically formed part of the former BP Kent Oil Refinery. Following demolition TEXT works in the 1980s, the site underwent various phases of development, most notably the construction of the Grain Liquefied Natural Gas (GLNG) facility in the northern area. This facility now supplies up to a fifth of the UK’s natural gas. The wider site also supports critical national infrastructure, including a key section of the European electricity transmission grid, a container shipping terminal, a major aggregate facility, and two adjacent power stations. In August 2015, Erith was appointed to deliver major refurbishment works to a section of the existing drainage rising main located in-situ on the site. The scope presented a range of technical and logistical challenges, shaped by the site’s industrial legacy and high-risk operational environment. These included the presence of COSHH-related contaminants, live services, perched groundwater, complex ground conditions, and ongoing construction activity within and adjacent to the GLNG facility. Additional considerations included working in proximity to a live gas plant, managing gas and vapour risks, undertaking deep excavations, and the need for extensive stakeholder engagement to mitigate disruption. Ecological sensitivities were also key, particularly the presence of protected species such as great crested newts. Excavation works were therefore targeted in areas of lower ecological and contamination risk. A best practice approach was adopted throughout, including the use of slip lining for existing 48-inch and 60-inch drainage pipework. Redundant infrastructure was innovatively repurposed to divert works away from a public highway serving Grain Village, maintaining uninterrupted access and avoiding disruption to the local community. In total, Erith refurbished over one kilometre of drainage infrastructure, including the regeneration of a 1950s-era pumping station, delivering long-term resilience to this strategically important site.
Location: Isle of Grain, Kent
Fulham Temporary Depot In autumn 2017, Erith was appointed by National Grid Property Holdings Ltd (NGPH) to construct a temporary depot within the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The site, located within a former gasworks, presented a complex environment featuring five redundant gasholders, an existing depot requiring relocation, and multiple listed buildings of significant heritage value—including the oldest surviving gasholder in the world, dating back to the early 1800s. Of particular importance was a live Pressure Reduction Station (PRS) on the north-western edge of the site, with a second PRS under construction to the north-east. The site was bordered to the north by a Network Rail line and by commercial premises, with Chelsea Creek located approximately 100 metres to the east. The successful delivery of the project relied on extensive coordination with a broad range of stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, contractors, and utility providers. Engagement with organisations such as Cadent Gas, UK Power Networks, Thames Water, BT, Network Rail, and neighbouring developers ensured alignment across all stages of the programme. Operating within a high-hazard environment posed several challenges, particularly due to the presence of live infrastructure. A buried high-pressure gas main crossed the site in close proximity to the PRS. Works in this area required an exceptionally cautious approach. Vacuum excavation techniques were adopted, and pre-cast protection slabs were laid and secured, forming part of the final in-situ works. All methodologies were subject to detailed review by Plant Protection, a Cadent subsidiary, and monitored under a formal watching brief. The site had previously housed gasworks processing structures, including tar, oil, and benzol tanks, a CWG booster station, and a purifier. These were decontaminated in accordance with NGPH’s “Clean and Dirty” protocol. Throughout the contract, a robust environmental monitoring regime was implemented, recording dust, noise, and vibration in real time using advanced instrumentation. This ensured operations remained compliant and avoided disruption to sensitive receptors around the site.
Location: Fulham, London
Fulham Permanent Depot In 2017 we carried out a series of works at Imperial Road Gasworks in Fulham, which involved the demolition of existing gasholders, remediation, and construction of modular accommodation to temporarily house Cadent Gas’ operations. Subsequent to this, and in the latter part of 2020, we successfully tendered for the construction of a new build depot on behalf of National Grid. The depot comprises of a three-story office building, vehicle parking and storage areas and will replace the temporary facilities previously constructed. The project, designed by Atkins, features an intricate, yet impressive, façade encompassing decorative articulated brickwork, glass reinforced concrete, wet-cast concrete as well as sustainable construction technology including electric vehicle charging points, photovoltaic panels, and a green roof. We took possession of the site in April 2021 and have since undertaken the groundworks, piling, erected the steel-frame structure and commenced works to the external façade. Our next objective is to get the depot watertight, which will involve the installation of the external metsec walls, glazing and standing seam zinc roof - before commencing the internal works. The depot is scheduled to be handed over to National Grid in the latter part of 2022.
Location: Fulham, London
Didcot NE Erith was appointed by Legal & General Homes to deliver the primary infrastructure phase for a major development on the outskirts of Didcot, situated to the north of the A4130 and east/south of the B4016. Our scope included site clearance, construction of highways, and the installation and diversion of drainage and utility networks to facilitate development across the 155-hectare site. The wider scheme comprised new housing, schools, a retail complex, leisure and community facilities, and associated nature parks. Security was a key requirement for the client. We embedded Legal & General’s stringent security protocols into our programme, deploying a Gateman during working hours and Wi-Fi-enabled guard units outside of working hours. A strict sign-in and sign-out policy was enforced for all visitors, with no exceptions. In addition, a member of our management team remained on 24hour call to liaise with on-site security if required. The project was highly time-sensitive due to the ecological demands of the site. A range of trees had to be planted during the designated season, including street trees along soft verges, open space planting, scrub planting, and amenity grass seeding. All landscaping was carefully delivered with full consideration for the area’s protected ecology. Environmental sensitivity was paramount, with special care taken to avoid disturbance to established species known to inhabit the area, including bats, nesting birds, reptiles, and invertebrates. The project presented a series of constraints. Works took place in close proximity to live services, including 11kV and 33kV overhead cables and a high-pressure gas main. To mitigate risk, we used bulldozers to remove material beneath the cables and imposed height restrictions on all plant operating nearby. Protected ecological zones were securely fenced off using Heras fencing to prevent encroachment. We also managed interactions with pedestrians and local access routes, implementing agreed diversions in collaboration with the Local Authority. Residential access was maintained throughout, supported by proactive communications including letter drops and advance notices to ensure the local community remained informed of progress.
Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire
Elwick Place Erith was appointed by Lendlease to deliver a comprehensive package of enabling works, groundworks, basement excavation, structural core construction, car parking and public realm works for a new cinema and hotel complex in Ashford, Kent. The project followed extensive pre-construction engagement with the joint venture client team comprising Stanhope and Ashford Borough Council. This phase included detailed negotiations to secure approval in principle from both Network Rail and HS1, enabling the works to proceed. The initial phase commenced with the diversion of significant UK Power Networks infrastructure. Our scope progressed to include excavation and on-site disposal to achieve a neutral cut-andfill balance, alongside soil stabilisation and pile probing operations. We installed the piling mat and undertook the complex diversion of a 900mm Southern Water sewer, enabling the structural phase to begin. This involved the construction of reinforced concrete pile caps and ground beams, as well as the lower ground and first floor slabs. The core was constructed using the Doka Framax formwork system, followed by the installation of structural concrete toppings to the upper floors. Our package also included site-wide drainage, incorporating a comprehensive system to support long-term performance, and the successful diversion of a public footpath to facilitate ongoing works.
Location: Ashford, Kent
TITLE Elms Nine Erith employed by Barratt London to undertake the large scale enabling package at Nine Elms TEXTwere HERE Point, which forms part of a large regeneration scheme in London. The development is made up of 737 homes with a mix of studio, one, two and three-bedroom apartments and penthouses, a new flagship Sainsbury’s will also form part of the development. Works included the excavation of 87,000m3 of soils to form a basement and a 15,000m2 designed platform for the piling contractor, attendance to piling contractor resulted in an additional 25,000m3 of pile arisings for off site removal. Up to nine excavators were deployed on the project at its peak, in addition to five piling rigs, all of this on a relatively small footprint. Erith were able to minimise the disposal to landfill by ensuring segregation was maximised and stockpile management. All works were carried out utilising Erith’s FORS Gold and ISO 39001:2012 accredited in-house fleet. The congested parameters within the heart of Battersea presented many logistical challenges with many surrounding stakeholders involved in large scale construction programmes. Early engagement with the stakeholders was key to the achieving the programme and constraints involved with the logistics of working close to Wandsworth gyratory and the Nine Elms Regeneration Scheme as a whole. To mitigate the potential of any logistical conflicts Erith’s site team and haulage Traffic and Logistics Manager held strong lines of communications with all surrounding parties. This act of communication and collaboration ensured smooth and seamless logistical operations whilst providing continuity in services. The end result was a project completed ahead of time, on budget with zero health, safety or environmental incidents.
Location: Nine Elms, Battersea
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We were employed by the Royal Borough of Greenwich to carry out remediation works involved in the creation of a development platform for new social housing in the heart of Kidbrooke. The regeneration of the brownfield site will provide 117 new council homes for local residents on the former RAF and school site. The scope of works included the removal of made ground contaminated with hydrocarbons and asbestos. Approximately 20,000m3 of material was transferred to a suitable disposal facility with zero material taken to landfill. The project also involved enabling works to secure the site perimeter with hoarding and to facilitate the vehicular access to the site for the future development including S278 works. We traced unknown drainage runs and foundations that were then removed as part of the works and carried out geotechnical testing in order to facilitate the design of the future development. The site was in close proximity to an allotment, a school and public using the neighbouring footpath. Mitigation measures were in place for working with asbestos in soils and boundary monitoring was also carried out for noise, dust and odours.
Location: Kidbrooke, Greenwich
TITLE Southend Business Park In November TEXT HERE of 2016, Erith were awarded the contract to provide the first phase of infrastructure works at Southend Business Park. The 52 acre site formed part of the former Westcliff rugby club between Rochford and Southend, and was being developed by Henry Boot Developments in partnership with Southend Borough Council, to accommodate 1 million sq.ft of commercial floor space.
The construction of new roundabout on the busy B1013 with associated traffic islands and resurfacing section of the carriageway included kerbing, street lighting traffic signs and hard and soft landscaping. These works had to be carried out in six phases due to the constraints of Essex Highways. Extended hours and overnight works were necessary to minimise disruption and in order to comply with ECC requirements. Two, three and four phase traffic light systems had to be introduced in order to execute the works successfully. The street lighting signage and soft landscaping was carried out by specialist sub-contractors with around 500 shrubs being planted in the roundabout and along the verges. Numerous challenges were presented to Erith in this project. Most notably, the demands of the public around site had to be allowed and mitigated for within Erith’s safe system of works. Residential properties, a live carriageway, public footpaths and sports pitches in regular use were the main constraints within this project. To ensure safety to the public, our workforce and on-site subcontractors; we deployed a Traffic Management Plan to minimise disruption to the footpaths and carriage way and ensured shared access to the residential areas and sports pitches. Erith worked closely with Henry Boot and Southend Council to implement an active public relations plan with on-site meetings and letter drops informing the residents of the phasing of works, out of hours working, and contact details in the event of any problems occurred by the residents.
Location: Southend, Essex
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Erith Contractors Ltd were appointed by Blue Phoenix Group to deliver the extension of its IBA Processing Facility at Tilbury, Essex. Located within a live operational port environment, the project required close coordination with the client, port authorities and other key stakeholders to ensure works were delivered safely while maintaining uninterrupted site operations. The scheme formed a key part of the client’s plans to increase operational capacity and enhance the long-term functionality of the facility. The project involved the construction of a substantial new yard area and associated infrastructure, incorporating extensive earthworks, drainage, reinforced concrete paving, attenuation lagoons, structural steelwork and utility installations. Erith delivered 21,000m² of RCC paving alongside 20,000m³ of IBAA placement, 1,300m³ of concrete works and 750m of drainage pipework. Additional works included weighbridge foundations, access platforms, lagoon walkways, ducting, security fencing, vehicle restraint systems, footways and associated external works. The varied scope required careful planning and sequencing to coordinate multiple disciplines while maintaining programme objectives. Delivering the scheme within a busy port environment presented several technical and logistical challenges. Restricted working areas, stringent security requirements and the need to minimise disruption to surrounding operations demanded a disciplined approach to site management and stakeholder engagement. The project was further complicated by groundwater ingress during drainage and lagoon construction, together with material availability constraints and evolving design requirements. Through proactive planning, regular communication and flexible programme management, Erith adapted the sequencing of works to mitigate risks and maintain progress throughout the project. The completed facility provides Blue Phoenix with enhanced operational capacity and modern supporting infrastructure. The project demonstrates Erith’s ability to successfully deliver complex civil engineering and infrastructure schemes in live operational environments, combining technical expertise, collaborative working and effective risk management to achieve successful project outcomes.
Location: Tilbury, Essex
Great Yarmouth EA2 Erith Contractors Ltd delivered design and build works at Great Yarmouth EA2 site for Peel Ports, providing a comprehensive package of demolition, earthworks and infrastructure construction within a live operational port environment. Works were undertaken across the North Terminal, Gun Barrel and Tank and Tent areas, requiring detailed planning and coordinated delivery to maintain port operations while creating new infrastructure capable of supporting future operational and commercial requirements. The project incorporated the demolition of existing pavements, perimeter walls, cable troughs, crane pads and heavy lift pads, followed by the construction of new operational infrastructure. Erith delivered drainage networks, service ducting, pavements, equipment storage areas, heavy lift pads and a new crane operations zone together with MEP and earthing systems. The works also included the relocation of a containerised substation, involving new foundations and the reinstallation of supporting structures to facilitate the wider development programme. Working within a live port environment presented a range of technical and logistical challenges, including operations adjacent to water, the management of live port traffic and excavation in close proximity to existing services. The presence of shallow electric infrastructure and a major gas main required carefully developed protection measures, diversions strategies and phased construction sequencing. Coordination between earthworks, piling operations and crane infrastructure was critical to maintaining programme certainty, while environmental controls and statutory compliance requirements were managed throughout the works. The completed project delivered enhanced port infrastructure, including new heavy lift and crane operational areas, upgraded storage facilities and associated servicing infrastructure. Through phased delivery approach, Erith successfully maintained operational continuity while providing modern, resilient infrastructure to support future growth and ongoing port activities. The project demonstrates Erith’s capability to deliver complex infrastructure schemes within highly regulated and operationally sensitive environments.
Location: Peel Ports, Great Yarmouth
Health and Safety Erith’s ethos on Health and Safety is embodied through our SAFETY 24:7 culture, which is underpinned by our Seven Steps to Safety behavioural campaign. The seven steps campaign looks at the holistic elements of going to work and the expectations of the business and the workforce along that pathway, to ensure a safe workplace is created and a healthy workforce is maintained. Through workforce consultation we have identified and implemented the steps required to complete each activity safely and created accountabilities and reporting networks to ensure there is a constant feedback loop on performance. Erith is proud of being a learning business, embracing a learning culture allows us to grow and develop to ensure we continually adapt to the challenges faced by our people when undertaking works on our behalf. Experiences gained from projects, working with our supply chain and feedback from our workforce helps us drive improvements both locally and across the group to ensure the SHEQ function is constantly tested and reviewed to ensure we meet our own expectations and performance indicators. Our internal SHEQ department supports the business through providing a solution-based approach to the challenges faced when operating in high-risk environments. Having in-house SHEQ professionals ensures our project delivery teams can access support and advice as required. The SHEQ team ensures our projects are delivered to exacting standards through their compliance monitoring regime, help to embed the safety culture, the business operating protocols (as accredited to ISO9001,14001 and 45001) and deliver regular safety updates on industry wide and Erith performance. Encompassed within this is support from our OHP, who deliver focused health and well-being briefings, provide drop-in clinics and support well-being awareness days.
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We are committed to providing sustainable options to all our clients, through endto-end engagement we aim to ensure sustainability is optimised on all our projects. Creating a workplace that is open to be challenged empowers our staff to seek alternative ways of working and develop new partnerships that drive innovation towards a more sustainable future. We understand that carbon reduction is a key driver to help deliver climate change action. As a business we have developed an ambitious carbon reduction roadmap that has established our key milestones on our journey to Net Zero. Our commitment to de-carbonisation has seen us: » Increase the number of EV and hybrid vehicles in our fleet by 100%since 2021 » Reduce total annual CO2 emissions from our vehicle fleet by 20.4% » Install charging points at sites and offices across the UK » Achieve 96% of mains supply to offices from sustainable sources » Utilise alternative fuel sources for plant and machinery » Adopt new technologies to remove reliance on fossil fuel to power site offices » Challenge behaviours to promote more sustainable ways of working We understand our responsibilities go beyond climate change. Our works inevitably lead to waste creation, the use of raw materials, consumption of natural resources and various emissions. By understanding these impacts and utilising the “source-path-receptor” model for assessment, we have been actively challenging what is possible whilst continuing to deliver class leading enabling solutions. Through positive interventions and initiatives across all our business we have: » Achieved a 99% recycling rate for demolition and construction materials (excluding hazardous waste) ensuring over 100,000 tonnes were diverted from landfill – this is the equivalent of 833 Blue Whales » Reused over 50,000 tonnes of demolition arisings to create 6f5 via our Washmills treatment site – that’s enough to build 20 Nelsons Columns » Cut driver idling hours over the last 2 years by over 50% - saving over 15,000 litres of fuel in the process – this is enough fuel to drive around the Earth 3 times » Treated and discharged over 282 million litres of water back into the water system – this would be enough to fill 112 Olympic swimming pools
Equality and Diversity Opportunities that we provide at Erith are based on an individual’s experience and ability. As an equal opportunities employer, we seek to employ and develop individuals best suited to their role in order to ensure that the service we deliver is consistent with the highest of standards. In order to achieve this, our employees undergo ‘grass roots’ training on equality and diversity to ensure that we are not only equipped with a suitably qualified workforce; but that our workforce is equipped to encounter the variety of customers, residents and third parties they’re likely to encounter as part of their work.
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Erith have the advantage of an accredited in-house Training Division, Erith Training Services, who administer and control the Group’s training requirements. Our training methods have been recognised by ARCA as class leading, evidenced by receiving an ARCA Gold Award for training for over 10 consecutive years, and this is of significant value in achieving the exemplary standards towards health and safety and quality of workmanship that our client’s demand. To maintain the workmanship and competence of all Erith asbestos removal operational staff, Erith utilise Training Needs Analysis (TNA) based annual refresher training carried out by a combination of Erith internal training and the asbestos trade organisation ARCA for all Contract Managers, Contract Co-ordinators, Supervisors and Operatives. This ensures a consistent approach and consistent standards of excellence by all operational employees.
Social and Community Engagement Our investment into communities and provision of community initiatives are crucial factors in the development and prosperity of our business. Our continued commitment to our local communities ensures stakeholders are not only informed and protected from potential disruption, but that we are providing economic benefit by using local suppliers, and where possible, local labour. On our current project, 105 Victoria Street, we have launched a social strategy supporting local schools, charities and community initiatives alongside the client, BentallGreenOak. The initial launch involved the installation of basketball courts into the site providing the opportunity for over 500 local school children to receive 3x3 basketball coaching from a professional team. The launch day also generated donations of over £1,000 worth of essential items for distribution to the local community via the Abbey Centre Pantry and the provision of refurbished bikes from the Westminster Wheels charity for a local cycling proficiency scheme. Elsewhere, we have collaborated with local authorities to undertake a number of safe cycling campaigns, attended numerous schools and careers fairs to raise awareness of potential careers in the industry and engaged with local charities, hospitals and food banks in the vicinity of our sites, as part of our concerted effort to give back to local communities.
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We actively support local charitable initiatives and other non-profit organisations that share our values and sustainability objectives. Our aim is to engage with and provide legacy benefits to the communities most directly impacted by our projects, both in the construction phase and over the lifetime of the schemes we deliver. Over the years, we have shown significant support to numerous charities; including Demelza, The Lily Foundation, The British Heart Foundation and Future Dreams. Several of Erith’s employees have completed charitable events including the London Marathon, London to Brighton Cycle Ride, a Wing Walk and most recently raising over £4,000 for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices by completing Tough Mudder. We have also continued to build our relationships with local grassroots sports teams as the main sponsor of the entire Hayden Youth Academy, based in Wilmington, just three miles from our head office. We have also provided civils works to improve the facilities at their ground. Elsewhere, we are currently sponsoring Glebe Lions U9, Dartford FC U11 Girls and Sheldwich Cricket Club Dynamos.
Quality Erith’s aspirations to be a leader in all fields of the industry boil down to our considerations towards quality. In order to achieve the benchmark standards that we already set, heavy focus is placed on adherence to our Quality Management System; allowing for a consistently high delivery of service, whilst seeking ways to remain at the forefront of what we do. Erith’s Quality Management System is accredited to meeting the standards of ISO 39001:2012, ISO/IEC 27001:2013, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018. The implementation of our quality management system, as well as ongoing inspections of our work are overseen and monitored by our Quality Manager, with the assistance of a dedicated Integrated Management System Department. Measures are put in place and information is regularly updated in regard to legislations/ standards. It is through these measures and company ethos that we aim to develop and grow as a company, as we pride ourselves in delivering the highest quality service possible.
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» City of London Gold Awards: Seal House, Holborn Viaduct, 120 Fleet Street 2023, Seal House and Holborn Viaduct 2024 » National Grid Property Awards: Best Project Support, Best Demolition Project, Best Project Strategy Implementation and Most Sustainable Property Project 2023, Best Property Strategy Implementation – Deal Gasholder, Best Stakeholder Engagement – Saxon Street Gasholder (Manchester), Colchester Gasholder 2024 » Considerate Constructors National Site Awards: Ty Glas, Portland House, 105 Victoria Street 2024 » NFDC Awards: Special Recognition Award, Apprentice of the Year, Demolition Manager of the Year 2022, Project Manager of the Year - Highly Commended 2024 » ARCA Awards: Gold Training Award (18th Consecutive Year), Gold Site Audit Award 2023 » London South East Colleges: Silver Employer Award 2023 » World Demolition Awards: Urban Demolition - Olympia 2022 » Construction News Specialists Awards: Health, Safety and Wellbeing Excellence 2022 » British Demolition Awards: Apprentice of the Year 2022 » City of London Gold Awards: Considerate Contractor Gold Award 2022 » Construction Awards of Excellence: Heritage Project of the Year 2022, Young Employee of the Year 2022 Highly Commended – Building Contractor of the Year (Over £15m) 2022 » RoSPA Awards: Gold Award 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 » FORS Gold Accredited For a full list of our achievements, visit our website by scanning below:
Drone Technology The Erith Group continue to provide exemplary service, incorporating new technology in project delivery. Through our utilisation of Unmanned Aerial (UAV’s), Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Computer Aided Design (CAD) within our service delivery. We deploy UAV’s, namely the DJI Inspire 1 drone, to enable us to capture large amounts of survey data over vast areas in a fraction of the time it would take conventional surveying methods. From this survey data, we produce a BIM model to allow the entire team to collaborate on an accurate 3d representation of the project. Erith’s engineering team then utilise Trimble’s Internet Base Station Service (IBSS) to allow the engineering team to upload the project model into onsite Earthmoving plant. Our current list of projects involving these dynamic technologies include the Earthworks and Land restoration package at Mardyke Farm, as well as the Infrastructure and Earthworks scheme at Ebbsfleet Garden City.
Erith’s in-house design team Swanton Consulting specialise in the design of temporary works, design and cat 3 checks, deep basements, piling and propping, façade retention schemes, retaining walls, specialist structural elements and contractor delegated design elements. This service can be provided both to the design team and the contractor. Swanton employs a team of Civil and Structural Engineers and Technicians. These are led by Chartered Engineers with a wide range of experience of contracting and consulting practice. Our design team pride itself in providing a flexible, responsive and innovative design service. Swantest, Swanton’s testing and remediation division, consist of a team of multi-disciplined engineers who provide a bespoke structural and geotechnical testing solution for complex projects. Specialising in survey and inspection works, torque preloading and hydraulic jacking, structural repairs, strengthening and alteration, crane grillages and bridgeworks, Swantest provides a wide range of services to the construction, design and civil engineering industry.
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“We at Landsec have worked with Erith for the past 15 years and they are one of our most reliable tier one specialist contractors and one of the most capable demolition, enabling and basement contractors. The multi-layered management and blend of specialist experience and expertise works very well. The attitude, approach and behaviours seen from the Erith team during the PCSA have flipped seamlessly into the main contract. I would like to note that the Erith team are held in the highest regard at Landsec and have my full support in how they operate as a business.”
Paul Langham
Landsec
“It has been a pleasure to work with your team; they made the challenges of a difficult and complex UKPN Development as uncomplicated as I would wish at all times providing full visibility and reporting for both the practical operations of the works undertaken and for my financial forecasts. I look forward to the next Project upon which we may work together.”
Paul Rogers
UK Power Networks “Dungeness has been a considerably high profile project, with several articles in the local press, on the internet and a couple of news articles on television. Thousands of viewers visited the Magnox website, where progress has been broadcast live on a webcam.
“I can only reiterate what the neighbours are saying and add Frogmore’s appreciation for the way Erith have run the job; it really is appreciated. Let’s hope the follow-on contractors are able to maintain the excellent neighbourly relationships you have nurtured over the course of the works.”
It has been a pleasure working with a company and staff that is committed to safety as the highest priority, and works to completion on target. Thank you and I look forward to an opportunity of working with you in the future.”
Simon Casey
Magnox Ltd
“I just wanted to say a huge thank you to you all on behalf of National Grid for your work on the project. From the GH demolition through to the infilling and remediation, the whole project has been a great success, despite the numerous technical challenges thrown your way and the general constrained nature of the site and works. Additionally, the project team has had a very positive impact on the local community throughout the works – credit to yourselves and your organisations. Thanks again, it has been brilliant to work with you all on this project.”
“I would like to take the opportunity to write to you and thank you for the professional way in which Erith Contractors Ltd have completed the demolition and enabling works for us at Park East (formerly known as Arthur Street). To carry out the demolition of three high rise blocks in close proximity to adjoining residents, railway lines and the local Tesco store without incident is a credit to you all and the reason that we selected Erith. The level of expertise, professionalism, and safety to achieve this, accident and incident free hasn’t gone unnoticed by me and the wider Wates board of directors. I know it’s what you do but credit where credit is due.”
Frogmore Estates
Tom Keighly
National Grid
Paul Wilkins
Glen Roberts
Wates
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