Business Details
33 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Civil Engineering & Building Contractors
Established in 1993, Briscoe Construction has grown from modest beginnings to become a respected civil engineering and building contractor operating across the North West of England. Our commitment to staff development has fostered employee loyalty and client retention, with our teams delivering projects for public and private sector clients including local authorities, national trusts, and industrial organisations. We maintain rigorous quality standards through BS EN ISO 9001:2015 certified management systems, complemented by CHAS health and safety accreditation and ISO 14001 environmental certification.Our approach prioritises client collaboration, with case studies demonstrating expertise in technically demanding projects ranging from motorway infrastructure to listed building conservation. We serve both public and private sectors with services spanning civil engineering, building works, and reactive maintenance, supported by industry accreditations including Constructionline Gold Standard and CECA membership.
Services
Civil Engineering
Building Projects
Reactive Maintenance
Infrastructure Works
Conservation Projects
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years' experience in civil engineering and building projects
- Our ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications demonstrate quality and environmental commitments
- CHAS accreditation supports our health and safety management capabilities
- Case studies include projects for National Trust and multiple local authorities
- We maintain Constructionline Gold Standard and CECA membership
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
- ISO 14001
- CHAS
- Constructionline Gold Standard
- CECA
What people say
High quality workmanship
Professional teams
Timely completion
Excellent communication
Problem solving approach
Services
Civil Engineering
We deliver technically demanding civil engineering projects including highways, utilities, and industrial infrastructure. Our expertise covers motorway improvement schemes, water industry works, and renewable energy projects. With specialist accreditations and 30 years' regional experience, we provide solutions for both public sector clients and private industry.
Building Projects
Our building services encompass new constructions, extensions, and refurbishments for commercial, educational, and industrial clients. We handle projects from design phase through to completion, with notable works including educational facilities and listed building conservation. Our Constructionline Gold Standard accreditation supports quality assurance.
Reactive Maintenance
We provide prompt maintenance solutions for urgent building and infrastructure issues. Covering Lancashire and Cumbria, our service addresses problems like structural damage and security breaches. With established systems and experienced teams, we deliver rapid yet high-quality repairs for public sector clients and industrial organisations.
Conservation Projects
Specialist conservation works for listed buildings and historic structures form part of our portfolio. We combine traditional techniques with modern requirements, having completed projects for the National Trust and local councils. Our approach maintains architectural integrity while meeting contemporary standards.
Infrastructure Works
We deliver utility infrastructure projects including highways, electrical substations, and water industry works. Our capabilities extend to nuclear power station support and renewable energy projects. With sector-specific accreditations, we serve major utility providers across the North West region.
People
John Briscoe
Managing Director
With over 30 years in construction, John leads strategic direction while maintaining hands-on project involvement. His industry experience spans complex infrastructure projects and public sector contracts, driving the company's growth since its founding in 1993.
Sarah Thompson
Operations Director
Sarah oversees daily operations and project delivery across all sectors. With 15 years at Briscoe Construction, she manages client relationships and ensures compliance with quality and safety standards through her leadership of project teams.
Questions
What areas do you cover for construction projects?
We primarily operate across the North West of England, including Lancashire, Cumbria, and Greater Manchester. Our civil engineering expertise extends to motorway networks and utility projects throughout the region.
Are you accredited for quality and safety standards?
Yes, we hold ISO 9001 quality management, ISO 14001 environmental management, and CHAS health and safety accreditations. We're also Constructionline Gold Standard members and CECA affiliated.
What types of building projects do you handle?
We undertake new builds, extensions, refurbishments, and conservation works for educational institutions, commercial clients, and public sector organisations. Recent projects include school facilities and heritage building restoration.
Can you handle emergency maintenance work?
Yes, our reactive maintenance service addresses urgent issues across Lancashire and Cumbria. We respond promptly to structural damage, security breaches, and infrastructure failures for public and private clients.
What civil engineering expertise do you offer?
We specialise in highways, utilities, industrial infrastructure, and renewable energy projects. Our experience includes motorway improvement schemes, water industry works, and nuclear power station support projects.
