Business Details
21 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Civil Engineering & Groundworks Specialists
Established in 2005, ECON Contracts Ltd. is a specialist groundworks company based in Portglenone, Co. Antrim. We provide a range of services from drainage to infrastructure development. As a quality-driven, family-run business, we combine technical expertise with a commitment to excellence. Our team possesses a broad range of technical skills, applying rigorous methods to solve complex problems. With over a decade of experience, our managing directors Eunan and Cahir ONeill oversee operations to ensure high-quality standards. Civil Engineer Ali Graham brings extensive experience in heavy civils, marine, and infrastructure projects.Our certified staff hold CSR/CPCS cards and are trained in confined spaces, street works, and first aid. We maintain effective working relationships with service users and operational teams, delivering projects on time and to budget. Our plant resources and experienced management team enable us to tender for diverse projects across Ireland and the UK. We prioritise environmental responsibility while meeting rigorous industry demands.
Services
Marine Works
Utilities Works
Scour Protection
Landscape Works
Environmental Improvement
Infrastructure Development
Site Clearance
Concrete Works
Drainage Solutions
Steel Fixing
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We have over 10 years' experience managing civil engineering projects across the UK
- Our team includes certified staff with CSR/CPCS qualifications
- We deliver complex projects in confined spaces and railway environments
- Family-run business combining technical expertise with personal service
- Proven track record in marine, infrastructure, and environmental projects
Associations and certifications
- CSR Supervisor Gold Card
- PTS & TSC
- CSCS Appointed Person
- Temporary Works Co-ordinator
What people say
Exceptional standard
Very reliable
High standard of work
Deliver on time
First class job
Services
Marine Works
Specialist marine infrastructure development including marina construction, dock repairs, and breakwater installations. Our team delivers complex port projects with steel sheet piling and concrete capping beams. We've completed works at Cairnryan, Teesport, and Belfast Port.
Utilities Works
Comprehensive utility services covering watermain installation, drainage systems, and pavement reinstatement. We work with electric, gas, and telecom providers to upgrade underground networks across urban and rural environments.
Scour Protection
Specialised erosion prevention solutions including rock armour installation and embankment repair. Our engineers implement flood alleviation systems for river and coastal infrastructure projects nationwide.
Landscape Works
Full landscape construction services from paving and decking to pond installations. We handle both commercial and private developments with attention to environmental considerations and site-specific requirements.
Environmental Improvement
Eco-conscious groundworks incorporating drainage solutions and concrete kerbing. Our projects focus on environmental restoration while maintaining structural integrity for long-term infrastructure performance.
People
Eunan O'Neill
Managing Director
Over 10 years' experience managing civil engineering projects across the UK. Oversees operations with a hands-on approach to ensure quality standards exceed client expectations.
Cahir O'Neill
Managing Director
10+ years' site management experience. Focuses on daily operations and client relationships, ensuring timely delivery of complex infrastructure projects to high standards.
Ali Graham
Civil Engineer
BEng Hons Civil Engineer with 10 years' experience in heavy civils, marine works, and railway infrastructure. Provides technical expertise for complex project delivery.
Questions
What civil engineering services do you specialise in?
We specialise in marine works, utilities infrastructure, scour protection, drainage, concrete works, and environmental improvement projects across the UK and Ireland.
How experienced is your team?
Our managing directors have over 10 years' experience each, with technical expertise in heavy civils, marine engineering, and infrastructure projects.
Are you accredited for specialist work environments?
Yes, our staff hold CSR/CPCS cards and are trained in confined spaces, railway operations, and temporary works coordination.
Can you handle emergency projects?
We provide emergency services with rapid response capabilities for critical infrastructure and marine works.
What areas do you operate in?
We work throughout Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, and mainland UK from our Portglenone base.
