A national groundworks partner that cares.

At Shanco, care means more than words. It means delivering secure, fast-track groundworks that keep your programme on track, your risks under control, and your project free from defects.

We’re trusted by Tier 1 contractors and public sector clients across the UK because we combine people-first values with a results-driven approach. From early engagement to final handover, we solve problems before they become delays - and we stand behind every project we deliver.

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A national groundworks partner that cares.

At Shanco, our commitment is multi-fold: to our clients, to our team, to our customers, to our suppliers and to our community.

Above all we focus on building relationships nurtured with trust, collaboration, and mutual respect.

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Who are Shanco?

Shanco, we pride ourselves in being a national groundworks specialist with proven expertise in complex, secure, and live environments.

Our in-house engineering and technical teams interpret drawings, sequence programmes, and coordinate works to eliminate risk. With rapid mobilisation across England and Wales, consolidated enabling works packages, and a zero-defect approach, we make sure projects succeed the first time, every time.

The sectors we support across the UK

We focus on sectors where safety, speed, and precision are non-negotiable. Our teams are experienced, security-cleared, and equipped to deliver where others hesitate.

Sector-Specific Expertise

Across the UK, we deliver groundworks that meet the strictest standards for compliance, safety, and live-site management.

Our Services & Capabilities

We go beyond standard groundworks. Shanco provides:

Enabling works packages:

Site clearance, demolition, utilities, and groundworks in one seamless service.

Rapid mobilisation:

Pre-cleared, experienced teams ready to start without delay.

Project recovery:

The expertise and resources to bring delayed or troubled projects back on track.

Zero-defect delivery:

Right-first-time approach that eliminates costly rework.

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Case studies, insights, and guidance on delivering complex projects – all backed by the experience of a team that’s already been there and delivered.

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Discover 30+ projects

These case studies best demonstrate our capabilities and approach.

Customer Questions

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We address common questions face on with detailed, frank responses.

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Our Accreditations

CHAS, SafeContractor, and industry-leading compliance standards underpin every project. With over 20 years’ experience in safety and sustainability, we protect our clients’ reputations as well as their programmes.

CHAS

Veriforce CHAS is the UK’s leading provider of compliance and risk management solutions. CHAS Standard, includes a health and safety assessment and SSIP accreditation.

Construction Line

Originally created as a Government department, for over 20 years Constructionline have supported thousands of businesses across the public and private sectors.

Cyber Essentials

Cyber Essentials is a standard for cyber security for organisations of all sizes in the UK. This certification shows that an organisation is protecting itself by implementing the most important cyber security controls.

Get to know us

Behind every project is a dedicated team, a set of values, and a culture built around care, safety, and performance. Discover how we invest in our people, support our communities, and grow careers – all while delivering groundworks that clients trust.

Driven by a deep respect for people

You can meet the dedicated team that makes it all possible, understand our enduring values, and see the positive impact we have on communities. Explore our exciting career opportunities to become part of a company that cares deeply about its staff and the environments we work in. Dive into our history to see how our past has perfectly positioned us to tackle the future challenges of our industry.