Business Details
33 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Construction Solutions in Bromsgrove
Established in 1993, Hinton Group has built a reputation as a family-run business delivering comprehensive design, development, and construction solutions across the UK. Our expertise spans retail, leisure, care, and employment sectors, with a focus on creating value for landowners, occupiers, and communities. We maintain in-house architectural and construction teams, enabling seamless project delivery from concept to completion. Our commitment to stakeholder collaboration is evidenced by long-term partnerships with clients like Lidl and Central England Co-operative. With over 30 years of collective experience in architectural design and 35+ years in construction, we combine technical excellence with practical project execution.Our Cyber Essentials Plus certification underscores our dedication to security and quality standards. We specialise in acquiring sites ranging from 0.5 to 15+ acres, prioritising locations near housing developments and major transport routes. Our JCT Fixed Price Design & Build contracts provide clients with cost certainty and delivery confidence. Through strategic land acquisitions and institutional-grade warranties, we have successfully delivered over 2 million sq ft of commercial space. Our team's industry recognition, including MRICS and MCIAT memberships, reinforces our position as trusted sector leaders.
Services
Architectural Design
Land Acquisition
Construction Management
Project Development
Commercial Building
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of architectural design expertise through our in-house team
- Our JCT Fixed Price contracts guarantee cost certainty for clients
- Cyber Essentials Plus certification demonstrates our commitment to security standards
- Proven track record delivering 2+ million sq ft of commercial space
- Specialist land acquisition team securing optimal sites nationwide
Associations and certifications
- Cyber Essentials Plus
What people say
High standard service
Smoothest build project
Professional and enjoyable delivery
Collaborative process
Excellent developer
Services
Architectural Design
Our in-house architectural team provides comprehensive design solutions from concept to completion. With 35+ years of experience in commercial, industrial, and retail projects, we deliver technically precise plans that meet institutional standards. Our MRICS and MCIAT accredited professionals ensure every project combines functionality with aesthetic appeal while maintaining strict compliance with planning regulations.
Land Acquisition
We specialise in identifying and securing commercial development sites across the UK. Our team focuses on locations near major transport routes and housing developments, with size requirements ranging from 0.5 to 15+ acres. We handle all aspects of site acquisition including negotiations with landowners, planning criteria assessments, and feasibility studies to ensure optimal development potential.
Construction Management
Our construction division delivers projects under JCT Fixed Price contracts, providing cost certainty and delivery confidence. With over 35 years of site management experience, we coordinate all construction phases while maintaining strict quality control. Our approach combines traditional building methods with modern efficiency improvements to ensure timely completion of retail, leisure, and care sector developments.
People
James Hinton
Managing Director
With experience from Drivers Jonas and Knight Frank, James has led Hinton Group since 2004. He focuses on building stakeholder relationships and strategic growth while maintaining the company's family business ethos through strong employee partnerships.
David Wintle
Design Director
Leading the architectural team with over 35 years' experience, David specialises in commercial, industrial, and retail projects. His expertise covers all design phases from inception to completion, ensuring technical precision and regulatory compliance across all developments.
Noel Hammett
Construction Director
With 35+ years in construction delivery, Noel oversees projects from tender to completion. His approach combines industry experience with innovative methods to ensure efficient execution of retail, leisure, and care sector developments across the UK.
Lycia Warwick
Development Manager
Since joining in 2012, Lycia has become integral to our development team. She manages planning processes and technical requirements, ensuring projects meet regulatory standards while guiding design teams to achieve successful planning outcomes.
Jon Hinton
Director
Joining in 2014, Jon leads our development team's legal and financial aspects. With commercial agency experience in Birmingham, he specialises in site acquisition, landowner negotiations, and financial structuring for all development projects.
Questions
What sectors does Hinton Group specialise in?
We focus on retail, leisure, care, and employment sector developments, delivering comprehensive design, construction, and project management services across these key areas.
How experienced is your architectural team?
Our in-house architectural team has over 35 years' combined experience delivering technically complex projects with institutional-grade warranties and planning compliance.
What construction contract types do you use?
We primarily use JCT Fixed Price Design & Build contracts, providing clients with cost certainty and clear delivery timelines for their commercial developments.
How do you handle site acquisitions?
Our specialist team secures sites between 0.5-15+ acres near housing developments and major roads, handling all negotiations, feasibility studies, and planning requirements.
What quality standards do you maintain?
We hold Cyber Essentials Plus certification and employ MRICS/MCIAT accredited professionals, ensuring all projects meet institutional quality and security standards.
