Top 10 construction SMEs in the Surrey, Kent and Sussex

Using data from the Surrey Kent Sussex 250 listing, we’re taking a look at the top-performing SME construction companies in the South East - including what they do and how their revenue figures are looking.

The Business Magazine's Surrey Kent Sussex 250 listing celebrates the top companies by turnover in the region. The UK Government defines an SME as a company with fewer than 250 employees and a turnover of less than 50 million euro.

The SKS 250 listing is compiled by The Business Magazine and sponsored by business advisory firm BDO, HSBC Bank, investment banking firm Zeus, recruitment specialists CMA Recruitment and full-service law firm Irwin Mitchell.

To qualify for the listing, businesses need to be independent, privately-owned companies, headquartered within the region.

This month, The Business Magazine announced the finalists for the inaugural Surrey Kent Sussex 250 listing awards.

1 - Stephenson Group, turnover £42.8m

Based in Horsham, West Sussex, Stephenson Group was formed in 1962 and, 60 years on, now employs around 20 people. They provide a number of services for their many clients, with their construction arm incorporating in-house construction capability in the design and build of reinforced concrete frame packages.

2 - Landmark LTD, turnover £41.2m

This leading, Esher-based civil engineering and construction contractor provides its services across the whole of South East England. Landmark’s areas of expertise covers groundwork, civil engineering, RC frames, basements and remediation - and they employ around 35 people.

3 - Carmel Group, turnover 41.2m

Headquartered in Epsom, Surrey, Carmel Group cover ‘the whole lifecycle of a building from concept and design through to construction, lifetime maintenance and security’. Operating with less than ten permanent employees, Carmel Group has been established for over 40 years.

4 - Concept Building Services, turnover 40m

Concept Building Services has just over 100 employees and is based in Chichester, West Sussex. Established in 2003, they deliver a range of infrastructure solutions, from basic pipe repair to full-scale construction.

5 - AD Construction Group, turnover 37.5m

A leading and privately owned public sector provider of refurbishment services, AD Construction Group is based in Sidcup, Kent and has a staff of nearly 200 employees. Services provided include planned maintenance, refurbishment and decoration services.

6 - W Stirland, turnover, 27.4m

Working out of their HQ in Chichester, West Sussex, W Stirland has a fine pedigree, having been established since 1928. Currently employing over 50 people, they provide construction services across Hampshire, Surrey and West Sussex.

7 - Cuffe PLC, turnover 24.1m

Formed in 1983, Cuffe PLC is based in Surbiton, Surrey. With a workforce of just over 35 people, the company undertakes a range of construction tasks throughout London and the South of England.

8 - BJF Group, turnover 23.9m

A multi-disciplinary construction firm, BJF Group “design, build, maintain and upgrade spaces and the services that bring them to life.” Working from their offices in Maidstone, Kent, their employee-base is made up of over 100 members of staff.

9 - Scitech, turnover 21.8m

Surrey-based construction company Scitech is based in Godalming where they employ over 90 workers. Their key areas of expertise are design, construction and consultancy - with particular specialisms in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life science and technology sectors.

10 - Roe Timberframe, 19.4m

Based in the seaside town of Margate, Kent, Roe Timberframe is a leading sub-contractor in construction and works with developers, contractors and architects nationwide. Having recently opened a manufacturing facility in Wales, they employ over35 members of staff.

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