MD Groundworks is built on decades of experience in the electrical infrastructure arena. Owner and director of the business, Matt Drew, recognised the opportunity to provide his own team of power & civil experts in London and the South of England. We pride ourselves on operational excellence, commercial knowledge and immediate focus.
We aim to expand on our position as a leading NERS accredited power & civils solutions provider in the South East and South West regions, providing all aspects of power infrastructure requirements. We continue to grow as a reputable and trusted power & civils solutions provider with an unmatched commitment to company and client success.
Ensuring that our whole team are continuously providing the very highest quality and standards of work whilst using a seamless approach to meet every single one of our clients’ needs, without fail MD Groundworks will always meet our clients' safety, health, environmental and quality expectations.
Meet Our Director, Matt Drew
After 30 years of working in tier 1 companies, Matt sought a new challenge and powered his industry experience into becoming one of the most reputable power and civils solution providers.
Having worked in several senior management positions within large power infrastructure companies Matt has used his industry overview to understand all market deliverables to drive robust operational processes that make MD Groundworks the recognised industry leader that it is today.
It is Matt’s unrivalled passion, vehement desire and drive in the power infrastructure industry that has formed the foundations of the business. With problem-solving, commercial awareness, innovation, and commitment at the core of MD Groundworks, we pride ourselves on complete professionalism.
Meet Our Delivery Manager, Mark Hogarth MIET
Mark started his industry journey as an Apprentice Electrical Fitter with London Electricity just after privatisation in the Southeast Division leading to a 33-year career. Going on to forge his experience at Heathrow Airport working in numerous different roles, achieving Lead Electrical Engineer, and becoming a Senior Authorised Person for 33kV works. During this time Mark had the opportunity to work on some of the largest construction projects in Europe, namely Heathrow Terminal 5 and Channel Tunnel Rail Link.
Leaving his DNO Background he went on to work in the private sector within the ICP arena, delivering large scale infrastructure, renewable projects, battery storage and data centres.
Meet Our Project Delivery Specialist, Stephen Livingstone
Stephen completed a 30-year military career in 2013 as a Manager in Engineering and then worked in the aviation sector as a Workshop Manager at an international airport. A career change ensued to Safety, Health, Environment and Quality making good use of his NEBOSH and Lead Auditor qualifications working within the Private Sector as a SHEQ Advisor.
His experience and knowledge were further enhanced working for tier one Contractors within the power industry on overhead lines, sub-stations, commercial and residential projects. Stephen’s role within MD Groundworks flows into several key areas of the business and his experience is used within the team to help bring success to our many and varied projects.
Meet Our Contracts Manager, Luke Askew
Luke brings over 25 years of construction experience with proven expertise in concrete reinforcement, groundworks and formwork, delivering diverse concrete reinforcement structures in the Southeast of England and beyond. Luke has been involved in the successful construction and delivery of large reinforced concrete frames, power stations, sea and flood defence, composting facilities, cross rail upgrades and renewable energy projects.
His role as the company’s Contracts Manager involves a wide range of responsibilities including project management, sequencing programmes, budgets, Temporary Works and reviewing commercial contracts. With his experience of working with notable companies such as Kier, BAM Nuttall and JT Mackley supplemented with his qualifications including NEBOSH Construction, SMSTS and a CSCS Gold Card make him a highly competent and valued addition to our Senior Management Team.
Meet Our Head of Independent Connection Provider, Josh Ridgewell
Josh began his electrical career as an Apprentice Electrician installing site temporary electrical installations across the south-east of England. Having successfully completed his Apprenticeship Josh worked on a self-employed basis as an Electrical Fitter across the industrial, commercial, residential, and renewable energy sectors.
Further career development took Josh to several ICPs working as a Design Engineer, then as a Tendering Engineer before finally becoming Head of Tendering of a highly regarded ICP. To add to his skillset Josh is undertaking an electrical engineering degree in his own time.
Bringing over 10 years industry experience, he is very well placed to ensure MD Groundworks Ltd are at the forefront of the electrical industry. His role as Head of ICP will involve an array of responsibilities including engaging with clients, tendering works, overseeing design and the successful delivery of projects.
Meet Our Business Delivery Specialist, Kim Willis
My role has evolved since we first started business in 2020, my involvement has seen my time commitment grow in proportion to the businesses development meaning I now have a full time role. My duties are very broad brush and include office administration, taking calls from prospective clients, ordering materials, managing our vehicle and plant fleet, organising insurance, training, business banking transactions and resource management to name but a few.
MD Groundworks requires its staff to wear a multitude of different hats at different times, flexibility has been my biggest and most necessary attribute these last 3 years. As a business our culture is very much focused on staff being and giving their best, I see my role is to dovetail into that culture adding my knowledge and experience to keep the business developing and driving forward. Seeing the company grow has been very satisfying and I see my continued involvement and flexibility being a key ingredient to our ongoing success.
Meet Our Executive Assistant, Erin Drew
MD Groundworks started as a small business and we have recently enjoyed steady growth, it has been my job to fulfil all the different responsibilities necessary to allow operations to take place during this period. Together with our Business Delivery we have been involved in all key development decisions which have contributed to the strong market position we now fulfil.
I have ensured that the vital support office requirements are managed and running smoothly enabling us to function efficiently both in project delivery but also in our ongoing commercial success. As a company we pride ourselves on making sure our clients projects are delivered to their complete satisfaction, our high quality of work is well known and my part in this culture is fundamental to it resonating throughout the business.
There have been many tough challenges this last 3 or so years, our togetherness and can do attitude has been key. I’ve grown in my knowledge and ability and look forward to me making a difference in our continued growth, development and success.
As a NERS accredited professional power & civils solutions provider in London, South East and South West England, all of our work is completed by our experienced in-house teams. Our fully trained team includes:
MD Groundworks is a leading NERS accredited expert in power & civils electrical infrastructure solutions throughout London and South East and South West England. Our collective expertise in the industry means we provide fully operational solutions within national distribution network operator (DNO) regions, independent DNOs / IDNOs, independent connection providers (ICPs) and privately-owned networks.
We cover all aspects of power & civils infrastructure requirements to provide a complete project solution. Including but not limited to:
● Civils and Electrical Substation Design
● Project Management, Site Management & Supervision
● Extra high voltage (EHV), high voltage (HV) and low voltage (LV) cable installation
● HV/LV/Fibre cable jointing & splicing
● Substation Civil Builds and electrical installation
● Concrete formwork & jointing bay construction
● Reinstatement services
● Intrusive & non-intrusive feasibility studies for electrical infrastructure projects
● Temporary works design & build
● Horizontal Directional Drilling
● Vacuum Excavation
● Traffic Management requirements
● Local highways liaison
At MD Groundworks, we continue to build and expand upon our new and existing clients, utilising our credentials in the power industry to deliver innovative solutions that make a real difference.
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Phone: 01737 333214
Email: info@mdgroundworks.co.uk
MD Groundworks Ltd
Unit 1
Kingswood Buildings
80 Brighton Road
Lower Kingswood
Surrey
KT20 6SY