Business Details
43 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Partner for Groundworks & Civil Engineering Solutions
Established in 1983, M Lambe Construction has built a reputation as a trusted groundworks and civil engineering partner for housebuilders across the UK. With over 40 years of experience, we combine family values with industry expertise to deliver complex infrastructure projects that meet the highest standards of quality and safety. Our proactive approach ensures transparency and predictability, enabling clients to manage costs effectively and maintain their reputations. We specialise in earthworks, infrastructure development, and plot works, supported by 24/7 customer care that resolves 82% of issues within five days. As pioneers in mental health advocacy within construction, we champion wellbeing through our dedicated programmes and the Christy Lambe Foundation, which raises 200,000 annually for mental health and homelessness initiatives.Our ISO-certified operations span from pre-construction planning to site handover, ensuring seamless project execution. By hiring and training individuals through our social impact partnership, Standing Tall, we contribute to local communities while delivering projects valued between 500,000 and 30 million. With a 103 million turnover in 2023, we remain committed to innovation, safety, and sustainable practices that benefit both clients and society.
Services
Earthworks
Infrastructure
Plot Works
Pre-construction
Customer Care
Adoptions Guarantee
Live Project Data
Apprenticeship Training
Sustainability Solutions
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 construction expertise with drainage issues resolved in 1 day
- Our ISO-certified operations ensure quality and safety standards
- We provide pre-construction cost certainty through transparent tenders
- We guarantee road adoption timelines for faster bond recovery
- Our apprenticeship scheme develops future construction industry leaders
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
- ISO 14001
- ISO 45001
What people say
Trusted partner
Professional contractor
Fast response
Industry-leading
Community wellbeing
Services
Earthworks
We prepare complex development sites through bulk earthworks, ground remediation, and muck management. Our technology-driven solutions reduce environmental impact while optimising material reuse and safety. Clients benefit from precise ground modelling and cost-effective disposal strategies for large-scale residential projects.
Infrastructure
We deliver highways, drainage, and utilities infrastructure to connect developments with existing communities. Expertise includes Section 278 works and S38 adoptable roads. Our teams ensure safe public access during urban regeneration projects through professional resident communication and phased construction.
Plot Works
We handle foundations, floor installation, and private drainage for residential plots. Stage 1 and 2 handover documentation guarantees quality assurance. This ensures smooth contractor transitions and long-term structural integrity for housebuilders' developments.
Customer Care
24/7 construction expertise resolves 100% of drainage issues within 1 day and 82% of issues within 5 days. Professional communication protects clients' reputations. Fast email responses within 1 hour ensure continuous client support post-handover.
Pre-construction Planning
Our expert team provides 3D modelling, earthworks analysis, and value engineering. Transparent tenders highlight hidden costs while muck management strategies improve margins. This enables accurate land valuations and optimised build programming for risk mitigation.
People
Michael Lambe
Chief Executive
Third-generation leader driving M Lambe Construction's renewed focus on people, purpose, and performance. With over 20 years in the business, he champions mental health initiatives and sustainable construction practices while maintaining family values.
Kane Gibbons
Managing Director
Graduate-turned-director with a decade of experience overseeing operations. Joined in 2014 and became director in 2021, focusing on technical excellence and quality control across infrastructure projects.
Vince Dillon
Pre-construction Director
Expert in cost management and project planning. Provides professional insight to housebuilders on complex developments, ensuring accurate budgets and strategic sequencing to prevent delays and additional costs.
Shane Kiely
HR & Wellbeing Manager
Leads industry-first mental health and crisis support programmes. Manages the company's wellbeing initiatives since 2018, including Mental Health First Aid training and employee support systems.
Channon Harper
Head of The Christy Lambe Foundation
Directed the foundation since its 2023 launch, expanding mental health support and homelessness initiatives. Oversees partnerships with Standing Tall and the Lighthouse Club to generate social value through inclusive recruitment.
Questions
What geographical areas do you cover?
We operate across the UK's Midlands region and surrounding areas, supporting major housebuilders with infrastructure projects in cities including Birmingham and Derby.
How do you handle emergency site issues?
Our 24/7 customer care resolves 100% of drainage issues within 1 day and 82% of general issues within 5 days, with email responses within 1 hour.
What sustainability initiatives do you offer?
We provide muck management strategies reducing landfill usage, employ 17,700+ paid hours for homeless hires through Standing Tall, and contribute £550k in social value annually.
How do you ensure project transparency?
Through live KPI dashboards, transparent tenders highlighting hidden costs, and staged handovers with comprehensive documentation for all infrastructure phases.
Do you offer apprenticeship opportunities?
Our industry-recognised apprenticeship scheme offers one-to-one mentoring, fully-funded degrees, and career progression, with past apprentices becoming directors within a decade.
What quality certifications do you hold?
We maintain ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental), and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) certifications across all operations.
