Specialist Contractor of the Year

Kaymac Marine & Civil Engineering

Over the past 18 months, our company has achieved significant financial growth through innovative strategies that foster collaboration, customer focus, and operational efficiency. Weekly Innovation Sessions and stronger stakeholder collaboration have improved project alignment, reduced delays, and ensured quality. A customer-centric marketing strategy has driven satisfaction, loyalty, and business growth, while investments in technology and a skilled workforce of 54 professionals have enabled us to tackle complex projects like nuclear power stations, rail scour protection, and long sea outfall installations. Our commitment to R&D has led to patented solutions, reinforcing our industry leadership. These efforts have doubled turnover in three years. As a respected marine civil engineering contractor in the UK, we are known for delivering exceptional value, quality, and innovation. Winning this award would honour our team's dedication and inspire continued excellence.

Kilnbridge

player among specialist Building and Civil Engineering subcontractors. It has achieved this first, by pursuing projects and opportunities that allow it to strategically deploy its in-house structural services and fabrication specialist services to complement its civil engineering and design capabilities. Second, by transitioning to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) structure to preserve the people-first ethos of the company as it grows. The success of this strategy is self-evident. Kilnbridge has delivered its largest and most complex packages in its 30+ year history during the reporting period; it is on track for its best-performing year ever in 2025. It has also improved people policies to attract and retain the talent needed to deliver the build programmes of the future. This strategic alignment ensures that Kilnbridge remains at the forefront of specialist structure in the UK.

PAS NW

PAS NW Ltd is a leading civil engineering company transforming infrastructure and residential construction across the North West and North Wales. Specialising in groundworks, drainage, and civil engineering, we partner with top-tier housebuilders like Bellway Homes and Redrow to deliver tailored, high-quality solutions.Since its inception in 2009, PAS NW has grown from a humble start to a £35 million turnover industry leader, driven by a talented leadership team and innovative practices. Over the past year, we’ve achieved 40% growth and redefined our brand, positioning us for continued success.Looking ahead, we aim to achieve £50 million turnover and Net Zero emissions by 2029, supported by investments in apprenticeships, technology, and sustainability. Guided by our core values—integrity, determination, and community focus—we remain committed to excellence, safety, and making a lasting positive impact in the regions we serve.

Topbond Group

Highway drainage inspection and repair work is a specialist are of civil engineering that requires experienced staff and modern plant for its successful delivery. Eighteen months ago, Topbond recognised that climate change was increasingly affecting the performance of life expired or inadequately maintained drainage infrastructure.We took a series of structured step changes to develop our drainage capability in response to a growing need for high quality service from civil engineering contractors in this sector. Thanks to the strong working relationships that we have with our clients and supply chain, turnover has grown fro £1 to £5m in the last eighteen months while maintaining the same level of service and profitability.