Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Civil Engineering Contractors Since 1929
Established in 1929, Fox Owmby is a third-generation family-owned business with a legacy of excellence in civil engineering, earthworks, and quarrying. Our workforce of over 150 skilled professionals operates a modern fleet of 100+ plant items, delivering nationwide projects from 10,000 to 20M. We hold ISO 14001, ISO 9001, and ISO 45001 accreditations, alongside memberships in AVETTA, Construction Line, and CHAS. Our directors maintain hands-on involvement in every project, ensuring bespoke turnkey solutions tailored to client timescales and budgets.With expertise in highways, water infrastructure, and land development, we serve leading companies and government bodies as a trusted principal contractor. Client testimonials highlight our safety-first approach, technical expertise, and commitment to quality, evidenced by awards such as SME of the Year 2023 and Quarry Products Association recognition.
Services
Civil Engineering
Earthworks
Quarrying
Land Development
Infrastructure
Transport & Aggregates
Training Services
Details
- Year established: 1929
Highlights and features
- We have over 90 years of experience in civil engineering and quarrying
- Our team consists of certified experts with extensive industry knowledge
- We operate nationwide with local market expertise across the UK
- Our work conforms to ISO 14001, ISO 9001, and ISO 45001 standards
- We provide full turnkey solutions from planning to project completion
Associations and certifications
- AVETTA
- Construction Line
- CHAS
- CECA
- Alcumus SafeContractor
- ISO 14001
- ISO 9001
- ISO 45001
What people say
Safety first
Excellent quality
Helpful throughout
Highly recommend
No reservation in recommending
Services
Civil Engineering
Fox Owmby delivers nationwide civil engineering solutions across highways, water, energy, and commercial sectors. Our chartered engineers and surveyors manage projects from 10,000 to 15M, offering design-build packages and specialist subcontractor services. With ISO 9001 accreditation, we ensure quality control through dedicated HSEQ management and a modern plant fleet.
Earthworks
We provide comprehensive earthworks services including land restoration, canal diversions, and platform construction. Our 100+ plant fleet and NVQ-qualified teams deliver engineered solutions for private and public sectors. Projects incorporate environmental considerations through CLAIRE Code of Practice compliance and in-house CoP Qualified Personnel.
Quarrying
Our quarrying division handles large and small extraction projects nationwide. We offer full lifecycle management from planning to site restoration, supported by ISO 14001-certified environmental practices. The team holds industry awards for safety and restoration excellence, operating modern equipment under NVQ Level 7 management.
Land Development
Fox Owmby specialises in commercial and residential land development, including brownfield remediation and infrastructure creation. Our services cover site investigation, concept design, and implementation, meeting NHBC and local authority requirements. We've completed developments for over 2,000 homes with associated drainage and road networks.
Transport & Aggregates
We supply primary and recycled aggregates including MOT Type 1, drainage gravels, and decorative stones. Our 24/7 transport division operates 8-wheel tippers, low loaders, and hiab trucks for nationwide delivery. The service includes waste management solutions through our Lincolnshire recycling facility and Leighton Buzzard landfill operations.
People
Stephen Fox
Managing Director
Third-generation leader of Fox Owmby Limited, Stephen Fox Owmby oversees all operations from the family-owned headquarters at Caenby Hall. With over 30 years' industry experience, he maintains hands-on project involvement while driving strategic growth.
Questions
What civil engineering services do you offer?
We provide highways, water infrastructure, energy sector works, and commercial developments with full design-build capabilities across the UK.
Are you ISO accredited?
Yes, we hold ISO 14001 (environmental), ISO 9001 (quality), and ISO 45001 (health & safety) certifications through DNV GL.
What project sizes do you handle?
We manage projects ranging from £10,000 minor works to £20M major infrastructure developments nationwide.
Do you offer 24/7 services?
Our transport division operates 24/7 for asphalt delivery and urgent aggregate requirements.
