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Bethell Group Holdings Ltd

Active, accounts up to date·main contractor & subcontractor & developer·Head office Manchester

About from company website

Bethell Group is a leading privately-owned construction and utility services company with a rich history dating back to 1865. Operating nationwide through regional offices in the North West, Yorkshire, and the Midlands, we specialise in delivering complex civil engineering and utility projects. Our integrated infrastructure solutions offer clients a single point of contact for a comprehensive range of services, including reinforced concrete structures, drainage schemes, highway works, public realm, groundworks, hard landscaping, foundation works, and underground structures.

We are at the forefront of innovation in areas such as shaft sinking and tunnelling, offering no-dig solutions for network improvements. Bethell Utility Services is a leading Independent Connections Provider (ICP), accredited with NERS, WIRS, and GIRS, capable of delivering water, gas, and electric connections. Furthermore, we are committed to supporting the green energy transition, providing turn-key solutions for EV charging points, district heating networks, and energy storage systems.

With a workforce of over 350 staff and a commitment to safety, quality, and environmental responsibility, Bethell Group prides itself on its culture and focus on people. We hold numerous accreditations and awards, reflecting our dedication to excellence and our role as a trusted partner in the construction and utilities sectors.

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Project experience from company website

Hoyles Lane Capital Delivery scheme

Hoyles Lane Capital Delivery scheme

Installation of new screening at Openshaw Park to prevent unscreened storm spills into the River Roch, using Bethell's in-house Shaft Sinking and Tunnelling team. The park was reinstated and is fully accessible to the public.

Client · United Utilities

Accreditations from company website

  • Investors in People We Invest in People Gold status
  • Investors in People We Invest in Wellbeing Silver status
  • ISO 45001
  • ISO 9001
  • ISO 14001
  • ISO50001:2018 Energy Management System
  • CHAS
  • Constructionline
  • 5% Club Platinum Member
  • Achilles Verify UVDB
  • LCRIG Corporate Member
  • SafeContractor
  • UK Society for Trenchless Technology (UKSTT) Corporate Plus Member
  • Pipejacking Association (PJA) Member
  • NHSS Sector 16 National Highway Sector Scheme 16 for Installation of Asphalt Mixes
  • NHSS Sector 30 National Highway Sector Scheme 30 for Installation, maintenance and repair of modular paving
  • CECA Members of the Civil Engineering Contractors Association
  • RoSPA Order of Distinction Award
  • Cyber Essentials Certified Plus
  • DVSA Earned Accreditation
  • BSI Member
  • Approved to operate the ICE training scheme
  • PAS 2080:2023 Carbon Management in Buildings and Infrastructure
  • Gas Industry Registration Scheme (GIRS)
  • Gas Safe
  • Water Industry Registration Scheme (WIRS)
  • National Electricity Registration Scheme (NERS)
  • NICEIC
  • Telecoms: Ducting and Building of Chambers
  • Office for Zero Emission Vehicles: Approved Installer

Clients mentioned from company website

United Utilities, Euro Garages.

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Questions about Bethell Group Holdings Ltd from the record on this page

What does Bethell Group Holdings Ltd do?

Bethell Group is a leading privately-owned construction and utility services company operating nationwide. Established in 1865, we deliver integrated infrastructure solutions. Their listed services include Civil engineering, Utilities, Groundworks, Drainage and Road surfacing.

Where is Bethell Group Holdings Ltd based?

Bethell Group Holdings Ltd is registered at Dane House Europa Trading Estate, Stoneclough Road, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 1GE, in North West.

What areas does Bethell Group Holdings Ltd cover?

Bethell Group Holdings Ltd states that it works across North West, Yorkshire and Midlands.

How many people work at Bethell Group Holdings Ltd?

Accounts filed for the year to 2025 report 346 employees, which places the company in the 250+ employees band.

What is Bethell Group Holdings Ltd's turnover?

Bethell Group Holdings Ltd does not disclose turnover: UK small-company accounts are not required to. Based on headcount and trade debtors in its filed accounts, turnover is likely to fall between £17.0m and £45.0m. This is an estimate, not a filed figure.

Is Bethell Group Holdings Ltd still trading?

Companies House lists Bethell Group Holdings Ltd as active, with accounts most recently made up to 2025-09-30.

What accreditations does Bethell Group Holdings Ltd hold?

Bethell Group Holdings Ltd displays Investors in People We Invest in People Gold status, Investors in People We Invest in Wellbeing Silver status, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO50001:2018 Energy Management System on its website.

What sectors does Bethell Group Holdings Ltd work in?

Bethell Group Holdings Ltd works in Infrastructure, Energy, Residential, Commercial and Public.

When was Bethell Group Holdings Ltd established?

Bethell Group Holdings Ltd was incorporated on 2010-02-02, though the company says it has traded since 1865.

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