Second Severn Crossing
Contract to haul 1.5 million tonnes of material for the construction of the second Severn Crossing.
About from company website
Founded in 1972 by Mike Church, MJ Church began with cement mixers and evolved into a significant player in the plant hire industry. By 1974, MJ Church Plant was established, growing to a fleet of excavators by 1978. A major turning point came in the 1990s with contracts for the Second Severn Crossing and the Cardiff Bay Barrage, which involved hauling millions of tonnes of material and led to the company designing specialised lorries.
This experience propelled them into sea defence work and demonstrated their capability for large-scale logistics. The company's involvement in civil engineering deepened with the Cabot Circus project in Bristol in 2006, a significant excavation that marked a milestone in their capabilities. In 2011, the acquisition of MSA365 integrated advanced technology and machine telematics, positioning MJ Church as a technologically advanced contractor.
More recently, MJ Church secured a place on National Highways' Scheme Delivery Framework in 2019 and won its largest contract to date in 2021 for the A465 Heads of the Valleys Improvement Scheme.
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Project experience from company website
Cardiff Bay Barrage
Contract to haul 3 million tonnes of stone to create the Cardiff Barrage, involving the design of new lorry bodies for efficient tipping.
Cabot Circus, Bristol
Bristol
Contract for off-site earthmoving and a very deep excavation for the construction of Cabot Circus.
National Highways' Scheme Delivery Framework
Kent to Cornwall
Framework contract to deliver highways projects across the Strategic Road Network.
Client · National Highways
A465 Heads of the Valleys Improvement Scheme
Wales
Delivery of earthworks for the A465 Heads of the Valleys Improvement Scheme.
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What does MJ Church Group do?
MJ Church Group operates across the contracting and waste sectors, with a history dating back to 1972. They specialise in plant hire, civil engineering, and earthmoving. Their listed services include Plant hire, Civil engineering, Groundworks, Road surfacing and Crane hire.
Where is MJ Church Group based?
MJ Church Group is registered at Star Farm, Marshfield, Chippenham, SN14 8LH, in South West.
What areas does MJ Church Group cover?
MJ Church Group states that it works across Nationwide.
How many people work at MJ Church Group?
Accounts filed for the year to 2025 report 4 employees, which places the company in the 1-9 employees band.
Is MJ Church Group still trading?
Companies House lists MJ Church Group as active, with accounts most recently made up to 2025-09-30.
What sectors does MJ Church Group work in?
MJ Church Group works in Infrastructure.
When was MJ Church Group established?
MJ Church Group was incorporated on 1984-10-19, though the company says it has traded since 1972.