Smart solutions that last a lifetime

We are committed to providing reliable and trusted groundworks and civil engineering services.

We work closely with our clients to bring any vision to life.

EQB Groundworks & Civil Engineering is a diverse groundworks and civil engineering company delivering specialist services across the Southeast region. Our focus is always on providing a quality service from concept to completion. Our in-house resources enable us to remain competitive while maintaining high control over delivery.

 

We specialise in both residential and commercial contracts. Our specialist experience ensures that all projects are delivered to an impressive standard.

At EQB Civils, we offer comprehensive groundworks and civil engineering solutions tailored to meet the demands of our clients. Our experienced teams can deliver end-to-end packages, including site clearance, drainage, foundations, retaining structures, substructure brickwork/block and beam, 278 works, S50 works, demolition, remediation works, substructures, service provisions, private and adopted roads, private and adopted sewers, external works, and many more.

Our Skills

Efficiency

We take pride in delivering an expert experience and implementing a highly efficient delivery model for the comfortable delivery of high-end commercial and residential development schemes.

Adaptability

We aim to be responsive and adaptable to changes and the evolving needs of our clients.

Innovation & Collaborative

We aim to deliver collaborative and innovative solutions for our clients, prioritising sustainability and efficiency.

Our mission

We have built success on being personable and listening carefully to our clients. Our focus is always on providing a seamless, transparent, and authentic experience.

Our DNA stems from the desire to provide solutions and achieve excellence. Our hands-on approach guarantees precision in our delivery and the ability to overcome challenges in real-time; this has enabled us to create trusting, honest, and long-lasting relationships with repeat business at the core of our work.

Our Story

2018

EQB Construction was established, trading as Equibuild Construction was established
2019

The EQB HQ first opened its doors, and a new accounts assistant was employed.
2020

When COVID-19 hit, we honed our skills in roadworks, making our offerings more versatile. This allowed us to become specialist in S278 and S50 works.
2021

January

We were awarded a large groundworks package south of the river in Ditton Grange, Surrey.
2021

July

Our first major groundworks and civils package for a well-known housing developer was won on Bedford Road, Northill.
2022

July

First major underpinning project in Acton, North London.
2023

May

Awarded a major housing development contract on behalf of a respected UK house builder. Fun fact, what started as a 15-plot parcel has evolved to deliver over 70 plots. We are still on site today delivering this multi-phased scheme our clients including infrastructure and plot works for the new homes. We really mean it when we say we value our relationships.
2023

June

Investment into our pre-construction and marketing teams.
2024

January

Further team development, 2 new civils specialist foreman’s joined our growing team.
2024

April

Our HQ had a face lift i.e. a swanky new refurbishment
2024

June

Awarded a contract with another Major house builder to deliver the civil engineering and groundworks package for a housing development.
2024

September

The Birth of EQB Groundworks & Civil Engineering as you know it… The establishment of EQB Civils was the product of years of refining our expertise. We restructured our business model to allow each specialist division to operate independently. What was once known as EQB Construction has now evolved into two distinct entities: EQB Groundworks and Civil Engineering (specialist in all things groundworks and civil engineering), and EQB Construction (your main contracting specialists).
2024

August

Awarded a £3.3M groundworks project in Reading

Our Values

Innovate

We embrace new technologies, materials, and methods to stay ahead of the curve and build more innovative, more sustainable solutions.

People Centred

We pride ourselves on nurturing and maintaining healthy relationships with our team, clients and supply chain. We work with people who closely understand and reflect our values.

Client Focused

We work with like-minded organisations and ensure we digest, understand and reflect their vision accurately.

Safety

The safety and well-being of our employees is our top priority, and we aim to create working environments where people can thrive and feel heard.

Sustainability

We are committed to building a better future—reducing our environmental impact and contributing positively to the communities we serve.

Strive for excellence

We take pride in delivering an expert experience and implementing a highly efficient delivery model for the comfortable delivery of high-end commercial and residential development schemes.

How we work

We pride ourselves on working with like-minded people and organisations. Our projects are delivered by trained and skilled operatives with extensive experience across all essential aspects of groundwork infrastructure. All operatives are CSCS qualified and undergo further in-house training in line with our quality expectations. Our team can confidently lead the entire groundwork and civil engineering process from concept to completion.

build with a conscious

We believe that it is vital to make considered choices that improve our environment and stand the test of time; we want our building processes to reflect this. Wherever possible, we will always opt for greener ways of working, whether in the machinery we hire or in our design proposals. Implementing greener working processes to aid and inspire is our goal, always.

build with intention

Our people will always lead by example. Even the most senior of management do not shy away from getting their hands dirty on site. We aim to remain responsive and act in real time; this is achieved by leading from the top down.

build with purpose

We are a part of a group of specialist organisations with honed skills in brickwork, general construction, groundworks, civil engineering and plant hire. Our expert experience enables us to build with precision and provide tailored solutions that meet any requirements.

Our people

Our team is made up of a range of specialists with expert experience in their chosen field. We believe in shared values, building a culture and providing a personable experience.

Our people embody and inspire our goals and values.

Matthew Waddell
Director
Robert Davis
Account Manager
Steve Knight
Commercial Manager
Jon Berry
Project Engineer
Marc Chamberlain
Site Manager
Vas Mile
Contracts Manager
Ion Placinta
Site Supervisor
Gavin McLaughlin
Site Manager