Your construction project delivery partner.

At Sir Robert McAlpine, we proudly put together project teams that work for our clients. That means bringing together the right mix of skills and expertise at the right time.

We design, develop, build and preserve some of Britain’s most iconic buildings and with highly trained, experienced professionals across a wide range of disciplines and backgrounds, we have a fantastic pool of talented people to draw on.

Those who can make a difference at every stage of your construction project and who take pride in delivering the best outcomes for you.

From managing costs and programme to temporary works, site management and building relationships with the local community, we’ve got it covered.

We also provide a one-stop-shop for site set-up, plant, logistics, access and lifting. High quality, creative solutions which are safe, reliable and offer excellent value for money.

With a wealth of experience working in constrained environments, we are experts at finding the very best logistics solutions for your projects.

And because we do everything either in-house or in collaboration with proven supply chain partners, clients benefit from our one-team approach.

That means better communications, rapid response times and maximum value to project teams.

Construction Plant and equipment

We can help you select the right type, size and combination of equipment for your project, from tower cranes to hoists and vehicles. We can also advise on location and transportation, avoiding potentially costly delays.

And with a highly trained team of in-house plant fitters and erection and dismantling experts, we won’t just help you mobilise quickly, we can also respond rapidly to any site requirements once your project is live.

Because we can install, maintain, diagnose and repair a wide range of plant and equipment that means less downtime on site. It also avoids the need to call on more costly outside expertise.

In addition, we can provide the latest instrumentation and equipment required to support modern technology-enabled construction techniques, from drones to geotechnical monitoring and laser scanning.

view over sir robert mcalpine crane at Tower Works, Leeds

Our construction support teams offer:

Industry-leading expertise in access, logistics and specialist lifting, plant selection and specification
Site set-up, office and welfare accommodation to help you get the best from your teams
An extensive modern fleet of 80 tower cranes and hoists
90+ highly trained maintenance and support staff
Strong 3D modelling and BIM capabilities
Excellent, long-standing relationships with suppliers
Technical design services covering plant specification and selection, geotechnical, temporary and permanent works, and architecture.

Sectors where we work

Defence

For over 155 years, Sir Robert McAlpine, a UK family owned business, has been a trusted partner, delivering major civil and defence infrastructure projects, and sensitive, high security projects, across the United Kingdom.

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Healthcare

We create innovative, patient-centred healthcare facilities with advanced technologies, ensuring therapeutic environments and seamless operational transitions.

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Commercial

We create award-winning, energy-efficient, innovative workspaces promoting health, well-being, and sustainability, engaging stakeholders with creative communications.

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Industrial

We build advanced manufacturing plants and vast warehouses, enabling UK industries to adapt to technological changes and meet market demands.

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Heritage & Special Projects

Complex heritage restoration and signature new build projects call for a different degree of care.

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Building an Infrastructure Legacy

From the pioneering railways and viaducts of the Victorian era constructed by our founder, we continue to build on our legacy of infrastructure projects with the delivery of today’s essential highway and rail networks.

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Our expertise and services

McAlpine Design Group

Thanks to the expertise of our in-house design specialists, we do more than turn our clients’ visions into reality.

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Axis Land Partnerships

Creating places people want to live, securing best value for land.

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Digital Construction

We invest in industry-leading software and mobile applications. So we can deliver cost efficiencies and top performance - each and every time.

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Expertise & Services Geospatial Engineering

Providing a 360° analysis of land and developments, with minimal disruption onsite.

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Façades

We have the specialist in-house expertise to deliver today's increasingly technical and complex façades.

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Lifting Solutions

Our in-house McAlpine Lifting Solutions team can help you with complete lifting, access and logistics solutions.

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Construction Management

Construction management is a delivery route through which we can add tremendous value.

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Pre-Construction

We use our in-depth knowledge and expertise to help clients and project teams plan for success.

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Customer Care

Our focus on building strong relationships with clients means we are committed to your satisfaction throughout the lifecycle of our construction projects.

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