Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Construction & Civil Engineering Contractors
Established in 1973, Jim Hastings Ltd is a family-owned and managed construction and civil engineering contractor serving the North East of England and beyond. Our expertise spans groundworks, reinforced concrete foundations, drainage, paving, kerbing, and building maintenance for major clients including supermarkets and facilities management companies. With over 50 years of experience, we combine traditional values of honesty and reliability with modern practices to deliver projects to the highest standards. Our team of 35+ professionals, including multiple generations of the Hastings family, holds industry-recognised certifications including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001. We maintain preferred supplier status with leading organisations through our commitment to quality, safety, and environmental responsibility.Our comprehensive plant and equipment, coupled with a dedicated workforce trained in SMSTS, SSSTS, and specialist safety protocols, enables nationwide service from the Midlands to Scotland. We prioritise continuous improvement through our CITB training programmes and partnerships with specialist subcontractors. Our proven track record includes high-security data facilities, chemical production sites, and live substation projects. As members of CECA, the British Safety Council, and the North East Chamber of Commerce, we uphold the highest industry standards. Our approach combines open communication with clients, reliable delivery within budget, and a focus on customer satisfaction through every project phase.
Services
Groundworks
Reinforced Concrete
Drainage
Paving & Kerbing
Building Maintenance
Substation Works
Solar Farm Construction
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience in UK construction and civil engineering
- Our family-owned business maintains traditional values with modern practices
- We hold multiple ISO certifications for quality, safety, and environmental management
- Our dedicated workforce includes 35+ professionals with specialist safety certifications
- We operate nationwide from the Midlands to Scotland with our own plant and equipment
Associations and certifications
- ISO 45001
- ISO 14001
- ISO 9001
- SafeContractor
- Achilles UVDB
- B2 Constructionline
- CHAS
Services
Groundworks
Our groundworks services include excavation, site preparation, and earthmoving for commercial and industrial developments. We handle projects of all sizes with precision and efficiency, using modern machinery maintained to the highest standards. Our team's expertise ensures accurate grading and stable foundations for subsequent construction phases.
Reinforced Concrete
We provide complete reinforced concrete solutions including foundations, floor slabs, and structural elements. Our experienced team works to exacting standards, ensuring durability and structural integrity for commercial and industrial applications across the UK.
Drainage Systems
Our drainage expertise covers installation and maintenance of underground drainage networks for commercial developments. We handle complex projects requiring precise coordination with other utilities and infrastructure elements.
Building Maintenance
We offer comprehensive building maintenance services for retail parks, industrial sites, and office blocks. Our team works in live environments maintaining public access while delivering essential repairs and upgrades to commercial properties.
Substation Works
We specialise in constructing and upgrading electrical substations for major energy providers. Our work includes transformer bases, bund walls, and safety-critical structural elements in live electrical environments.
Questions
What construction services does Jim Hastings Ltd offer?
We specialise in groundworks, reinforced concrete foundations, drainage systems, paving, kerbing, building maintenance, substation works, and solar farm construction across the UK.
Are you certified to industry standards?
Yes, we hold ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environment), and ISO 45001 (health & safety) certifications, along with SafeContractor and CHAS accreditations.
What areas do you cover?
We operate nationwide from the Midlands to Scotland, with particular strength in the North East of England.
What experience do you have with complex projects?
We have completed works in high-security data facilities, chemical production sites, live substations, and public access environments for major retailers.
How do you ensure project quality and safety?
Through our ISO-certified management systems, 35+ trained professionals with specialist safety qualifications, and regular staff development via CITB programmes.
