Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Civil Engineering Contractors in Barrhead, Glasgow
Established in 1964, George Leslie is a Scottish civil engineering contractor with six decades of expertise in delivering complex infrastructure projects. Our team of over 400 professionals specialises in marine works, water management, energy infrastructure, and flood protection across Scotland and beyond. We maintain long-standing partnerships with key clients including Scottish Water and Associated British Ports, with whom we have extended our collaboration until 2027. Our in-house capabilities in plant, equipment, and technical expertise enable self-delivery of projects with efficiency and precision. Committed to sustainability, we embed environmental responsibility into all operations while pursuing innovation towards a net-zero carbon future.Our accreditations in quality, health & safety, and environmental management systems underscore our professional standards. With a reputation built on trust and reliability, we collaborate closely with clients through frameworks, design-and-construct models, and joint ventures to achieve optimal outcomes. Our geographic reach extends from small-scale private developments to multi-million-pound marine infrastructure projects. This enduring focus on excellence has earned us recognition as a leading civil engineering contractor in Scotland. Our Barrhead-based headquarters serves as the operational hub for our nationwide and international projects.
Services
Marine Energy
Flood Protection
Water Infrastructure
Infrastructure Projects
Energy Projects
Marine Works
Wastewater Treatment
Reservoir Enhancements
Bridge Construction
Flood Alleviation
Details
- Year established: 1964
Highlights and features
- We have over 60 years of civil engineering experience across Scotland
- Our in-house plant and technical expertise enable efficient project delivery
- We maintain long-standing partnerships with Scottish Water until 2027
- Our sustainable practices support net-zero carbon infrastructure development
- We combine traditional engineering with innovative environmental solutions
Services
Marine Energy
We deliver marine energy infrastructure including quay construction, jetty development, and port facilities. Our expertise covers both traditional maritime structures and renewable energy installations. With extensive experience in Scotland's coastal environments, we provide durable solutions that withstand challenging marine conditions while supporting sustainable energy production.
Flood Protection
Our flood protection services include river defence systems, reservoir upgrades, and urban drainage solutions. We implement both hard engineering and natural flood management approaches. With decades of experience in Scotland's variable hydrological conditions, we create tailored systems that protect communities while maintaining ecological balance in river catchment areas.
Water Infrastructure
We specialise in water treatment works, pipeline networks, and sewerage system upgrades. Our capabilities include both potable water infrastructure and wastewater management facilities. With major contracts for Scottish Water, we deliver essential utility services through modernisation programmes that enhance capacity and environmental compliance across Scotland's water network.
Infrastructure Projects
Our infrastructure projects cover bridges, roads, and substation construction for both public and private sectors. We handle complex multi-disciplinary schemes from initial design through to completion. With in-house engineering resources, we deliver cost-effective solutions for transportation networks, energy distribution systems, and industrial facilities across Scotland and beyond.
Marine Works
We construct and maintain marine structures including piers, harbours, and coastal defences. Our work encompasses both commercial port facilities and environmental protection schemes. With specialist equipment and experienced teams, we execute technically challenging projects in Scotland's demanding coastal environments while maintaining strict marine environmental standards.
Questions
What areas do you operate in?
We operate throughout Scotland and undertake projects in other UK regions and international locations through strategic partnerships.
What sectors do you specialise in?
We specialise in civil engineering for marine works, water infrastructure, energy projects, and flood protection schemes.
How long have you been in business?
We have been operating as George Leslie since our founding in 1964, giving us over 60 years' experience in civil engineering.
What accreditations do you hold?
We maintain accredited management systems for quality, health & safety, and environmental performance across our operations.
Who are your main clients?
Our key clients include Scottish Water, Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd, and Associated British Ports, with whom we have long-term partnerships.
How do you approach sustainability?
We embed sustainability in all projects through environmental management systems, carbon reduction initiatives, and eco-friendly construction practices.
