Business Details
25 Years
experience
Expert Construction Contractors in Edinburgh
Established in 2001, Jacks 1 has built a reputation for excellence in delivering diverse civil engineering projects across Scotland and the UK. Founded by Andy Jackson, our approach combines innovation, resourcefulness, and technical expertise to meet client needs on projects of all scales. We pride ourselves on maintaining direct involvement in pre-contract discussions and design phases, ensuring solutions align with client objectives. Our fleet of owned equipment, including excavators and dump trucks, supports operations ranging from wind farm infrastructure to drainage works. With a team averaging over a decade of tenure, we uphold rigorous safety and quality standards through certifications such as CPCS, SMSTS, and Confined Space.Our portfolio spans wind farms, road construction, nuclear sites, and university campuses, reflecting our adaptability and commitment to precision. We prioritise staff development through continuous training, ensuring expertise in disciplines like ground support installation and street works. Client trust is earned through transparent communication, consistent delivery, and a focus on long-term partnerships. From earthworks to reinforced concrete construction, every project reflects our dedication to engineering excellence. Our Edinburgh-based team remains approachable for consultations, offering tailored advice to address unique project challenges.
Services
Wind Farms
Drainage Works
Road Construction
Reinforced Concrete
Groundworks
Sewer Repairs
Earthworks
Landscaping
Nuclear Site Works
Hydro-Electric Schemes
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in civil engineering projects across the UK
- Our team consists of certified experts with extensive experience
- We operate our own construction equipment and machinery
- Most employees have been with the company for over 10 years
- We hold multiple certifications including CPCS and SMSTS
Services
Wind Farms
We deliver comprehensive wind farm infrastructure including access tracks, substation bases, and site preparation. Our expertise covers earthworks, drainage, and reinforced concrete construction for onshore wind energy projects across Scotland. Clients benefit from our specialist equipment and experienced team, ensuring compliance with industry standards for renewable energy developments.
Drainage Works
Our drainage solutions encompass attenuation systems, sewer repairs, and land drainage for commercial and infrastructure projects. We execute new installations and maintenance contracts for clients like Scottish Water, using certified methodologies to ensure long-term system efficiency and environmental compliance across Edinburgh and surrounding regions.
Road Construction
We provide road construction services including earthworks, sub-base preparation, and hard landscaping. Our projects range from access roads for wind farms to urban infrastructure upgrades, delivered using tracked/wheeled excavators and dump trucks to meet strict engineering specifications for durability and safety.
Reinforced Concrete
Our reinforced concrete construction covers foundations, retaining walls, and structural elements for industrial and energy sector projects. We ensure precise formwork, steel reinforcement placement, and concrete pouring to meet load-bearing requirements, supporting wind farms, substations, and commercial developments across the UK.
Groundworks
We undertake groundworks for diverse projects including utility campuses, educational facilities, and renewable energy sites. Services include excavation, ground levelling, and installation of support infrastructure, delivered with owned machinery and a focus on preparing stable foundations for subsequent construction phases.
People
Andy Jackson
Founder
Andy Jackson established Jacks 1 in 2001, bringing over two decades of industry experience. He actively participates in pre-contract consultations and design phases, leveraging technical expertise to deliver client-focused solutions across Scotland's civil engineering sector.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We operate throughout Scotland and the wider UK, with our Edinburgh-based team handling projects from wind farms in remote regions to infrastructure works in urban centres.
What civil engineering services do you offer?
Our services include wind farm infrastructure, drainage systems, road construction, reinforced concrete works, sewer repairs, and groundworks for commercial, energy, and public sector clients.
What equipment do you use?
We operate our own construction machinery including tracked and wheeled excavators, articulated dump trucks, and equipment for ground support installation and street works projects.
How experienced is your team?
Most staff have over 10 years' tenure, with certifications in CPCS, SMSTS, Confined Space, and specialist disciplines. We maintain continuous training programmes to uphold technical excellence.
Can you handle large-scale infrastructure projects?
Yes, we've completed works for wind farms, university campuses, nuclear sites, and major drainage schemes, demonstrating capability in managing complex, multi-phase civil engineering contracts.
