Business Details
27 Years
experience
Construction & Civil Engineering Experts in Peterborough
GKL Group has evolved over 23 years to focus on building, civil engineering, and development. We are committed to addressing the UK's housing deficit through projects ranging from brownfield site enabling works to residential developments and public spaces. Our approach prioritises client relationships over project size, with 20+ year partnerships and repeat business forming a significant portion of our work. We operate across Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, and Rutland, maintaining a personal touch while delivering complex engineering solutions. Our expertise in earthworks and groundworks enables creative problem-solving for challenging sites, supported by specialist equipment and a trusted supply chain.We specialise in full turnkey projects from design to completion, with particular strength in residential conversions and commercial developments. Our team combines civil engineering precision with construction expertise, having completed over 250 residential units in Peterborough alone. We maintain strict quality and safety standards while offering flexible contractual arrangements, from traditional contracts to design-and-build partnerships. Our local knowledge and collaborative approach have made us a trusted partner for both private and public sector clients across the East of England.
Services
Building
Civil Engineering
Development
Residential Conversions
Commercial Buildings
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- 23 years' experience in construction and civil engineering
- Specialise in housing development enabling works
- Offer full turnkey project delivery
- Maintain long-term client relationships
- Focus on collaborative partnership working
Services
Building
Our building services combine construction expertise with civil engineering knowledge. We deliver residential and commercial projects from design stage to completion, including luxury homes, apartment blocks, and commercial units. Our team manages full turnkey developments with trusted subcontractors.
Civil Engineering
We specialise in civil engineering works supporting housing developments. Services include highway construction, drainage systems, and public space creation. Our expertise covers projects from 25k to 5m, with particular strength in s278/s38 highway agreements and brownfield site remediation.
Development
Our development focus addresses the UK housing shortage through practical solutions. We handle complete residential schemes including site preparation, infrastructure works, and construction of apartments and houses. Recent projects include 250+ residential units in Peterborough with full planning-to-completion management.
Questions
What areas do you cover for construction projects?
We operate across Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, and Rutland with particular focus on Peterborough and Cambridge.
What types of civil engineering projects do you handle?
We specialise in housing-related infrastructure including highways, drainage, and public spaces with project values from £25k to £5m.
Do you work on residential and commercial developments?
Yes, we deliver both residential apartments and commercial buildings, including recent projects involving 20,000 sq ft private houses.
Can you manage complete construction projects from start to finish?
We offer full turnkey services covering design, planning, construction, and final delivery for both building and civil engineering projects.
What makes your approach different from other contractors?
We prioritise long-term client relationships over project size, with 20+ year partnerships and a personal approach to every scheme.