Hbg’s Civils Division operates as a main contractor, delivering civil engineering and drainage solutions for projects ranging from £2,500 to £2m. Based in Northamptonshire, we cover a 150-mile radius, providing expert groundwork and infrastructure services that ensure stability and long-term performance across a variety of sectors.

We prioritise safety, performance, and value, delivering projects efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of quality. Our civil engineering capabilities support both standalone groundwork packages and integrated solutions within larger construction schemes.

Our Services

We undertake a wide range of civil engineering and groundwork projects, including:

  • Site Preparation & Earthworks – Site clearance, excavation, and ground remediation.

  • Foundation Works – Traditional strip foundations, piled solutions, and reinforced concrete ground beams.

  • Drainage & Water Management – Deep drainage, pumping stations, balancing ponds, outfall structures, and storm attenuation.

  • Structural & Retaining Works – Retaining structures, steel frame bases, and load-bearing masonry supports.

  • External & Infrastructure Works – Car parks, resurfacing works, hard and soft landscaping.

Project Challenges & Solutions

Through our experience across multiple sectors, we have successfully tackled complex groundwork challenges, including:

  • High water table mitigation (The Worlds End Hotel) – Implemented a piled foundation solution with a reinforced concrete ground beam arrangement.

  • Greenfield site development (Towcester Community Centre) – Managed site preparation and extensive external works, ensuring seamless integration within a new housing estate.

  • Complex structural groundwork solutions (Cambridge Golf & Conference Centre) – Delivered a pre-cast ground floor system, split-level construction, and extensive drainage works.

  • Sports & recreational groundworks (Aston Le Walls RC School & Towcester Community Centre) – Included netball courts, MUGA pitches, and associated play areas.

  • Industrial & commercial groundworks (Broughton Gate) – Executed large-scale external works, including car park installations and infrastructure development.

Hbg’s expertise in groundworks and civil engineering ensures that every project we undertake is built on a strong, reliable foundation while delivering long-term value to our clients.

At Hbg, we take pride in delivering high-quality civil engineering and groundwork solutions that form the backbone of successful projects. From deep drainage and foundation works to complex structural groundwork, we ensure every project is built on a strong, reliable foundation. Our expertise in site preparation, water management, and external works allows us to seamlessly integrate civils into wider construction schemes, providing lasting value for clients.
Tom Holland
Managing Director, Hbg

Civil Engineering & Groundworks Contractor Across Northamptonshire & Surrounding Counties

HBG is a trusted civil engineering contractor delivering expert groundwork and drainage solutions across Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, and Leicestershire. Our services include site preparation, foundation works, deep drainage, structural groundworks, and infrastructure projects for both standalone schemes and integrated developments. Operating within a 150-mile radius of Northampton, we serve areas including Milton Keynes, Cambridge, Oxford, Leicester, Coventry, and Bedford – providing reliable, high-quality civils solutions that prioritise safety, performance, and long-term value.

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