Business Details
34 Years
experience
Civil Engineering & Groundworks Contractors Durham
Established in 1992, W Y N Construction has evolved from a small partnership operating from a portakabin to a respected civil engineering and groundwork contractor employing over 100 skilled professionals. Our hands-on leadership approach, spearheaded by two founding directors with decades of industry experience, ensures every project benefits from deep technical expertise and operational insight. We specialise in delivering complex civil engineering solutions across industrial, commercial, education, housing, and public sectors while maintaining rigorous adherence to safety, quality, and budgetary standards.Our commitment to workforce development through apprenticeships and continuous training enables us to meet evolving market demands while maintaining sustainability targets. With a client-centric ethos, we combine traditional values with modern methodologies to exceed expectations in every infrastructure project we undertake.
Services
Civil Engineering
Drainage Systems
Landscaping
Highways
Plot Works
Concrete Foundations
Sustainable Drainage
Structural Concrete
Public Realm
Turnkey Solutions
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We employ over 100 directly skilled professionals ensuring complete project control
- Our directors have combined 60+ years of hands-on construction industry experience
- We maintain rigorous quality control through in-house workforce management
- Our apprenticeship programme develops next-generation construction talent
- We deliver complex projects across six key sectors with proven methodologies
Services
Civil Engineering
We deliver comprehensive civil engineering solutions including concrete foundations, structural elements, and site infrastructure. Our directly employed workforce ensures quality control across projects ranging from industrial parks to educational facilities. With over three decades of regional expertise, we coordinate complex construction interfaces to guarantee timely, budget-compliant delivery while maintaining strict safety standards.
Drainage Systems
Our drainage specialists design and implement surface water, foul drainage, and sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS). We construct attenuation tanks and soakaway systems that meet modern environmental regulations. With dedicated in-house teams, we ensure seamless integration with broader infrastructure projects while maintaining compliance with all statutory requirements.
Highways Construction
We execute highways works under the New Roads and Street Works Act, including section 278 agreements and section 106 drainage connections. Our capabilities cover full development infrastructure from carriageway construction to utility coordination. We maintain strict adherence to highway authority specifications while minimising disruption to local communities during construction phases.
Landscaping
Our landscaping services create functional outdoor spaces with natural stone, granite, and man-made paving materials. We construct retaining walls, steps, and street furniture installations that enhance urban environments. Each project incorporates durable materials and thoughtful design to create lasting public spaces that meet both aesthetic and practical requirements.
Plot Development
We provide complete plot development solutions including roads, drainage, and foundation systems for residential and commercial developments. Our services cover concrete floor slabs, external hardstanding, and infrastructure connections. We coordinate all elements to ensure seamless integration while maintaining strict quality control throughout the development process.
People
Roy Bainbridge
Contracts Director
With over 30 years in the industry, Roy co-founded W Y N Construction and has delivered major civil engineering projects across the North East. His hands-on approach and technical expertise ensure successful project execution while maintaining strict safety standards throughout operations.
David Cowie
Contracts Director
David brings extensive experience from his early career with Wimpey to founding W Y N Construction. He specialises in complex groundworks packages and maintains industry respect for his ability to deliver challenging projects safely and efficiently to exacting standards.
John Osborne
Operations Director
John joined in 2018 with 30 years' main contractor experience from Laing O'Rourke and Bowmer & Kirkland. His expertise in project delivery across 40m+ developments strengthens our operational capabilities in concrete superstructures and construction management.
Mark Horner
Managing Director
Mark has progressed from Quantity Surveyor to Managing Director since 1995. His commercial expertise and industry leadership as CECA-NE director ensures strategic growth while maintaining financial discipline across all projects.
Michael Shanley
Commercial Director
With 35 years in construction, Michael joined in 2018 bringing specialist knowledge from main contracting and subcontracting roles. His commercial acumen strengthens financial controls and contract management processes across our civil engineering projects.
Questions
What areas do you operate in?
We primarily work across the North East of England including Durham, Newcastle, Sunderland, and Middlesbrough.
What sectors do you specialise in?
We deliver projects for industrial, commercial, education, housing, and public sector clients.
How long have you been in business?
We've been operating since 1992, with our founding directors having industry experience dating back to the 1970s.
Do you handle large-scale projects?
Yes, we manage projects from £500k to £10m+ with our directly employed workforce of over 100 professionals.
Do you offer apprenticeship opportunities?
Yes, we actively invest in workforce development through apprenticeships and continuous training programmes.
