McNamara Contractors, a family-run business established in 1972 by Tom and Carmel McNamara, has built a reputation for delivering high-quality groundworks and civil engineering projects across the South of England. From our headquarters in Romsey, Hampshire, we have overseen the successful completion of hundreds of projects in Hampshire, Berkshire, Wiltshire, Surrey, West Sussex, Dorset, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire.
Tom and Carmel founded McNamara Contractors from scratch, and the business has grown and thrived despite facing four recessions. Our success is due in large part to the unwavering dedication of our workforce, with many employees having spent their entire careers with McNamara Contractors. We are proud to say that 90% of our employees have been with us for over 10 years, and we invest heavily in their training and certification.
As a team, we are committed to providing the best service possible, and we believe that careful planning, excellent communication, and hard work are the keys to achieving a happy client. Our managing director, Brendan McNamara, is dedicated to modernising and innovating our business, while our company secretary, Noelle Cole, oversees our contracts and ensures that we deliver on our promises.
Services Offered
At McNamara Contractors, we specialise in groundworks and civil engineering, providing a comprehensive range of services that includes:
- Excavation and earthworks
- Foundations and concrete
- Substructure groundwork
- Ground floor construction
- Drainage systems
- Road construction
- Infrastructure works
- External works
We work in many sectors of the construction industry, from private and affordable housing to large commercial projects in the industrial, healthcare, education, and defence sectors. Our highly trained workforce delivers successful groundwork projects for clients ranging from local housebuilders to nationwide developers.
Our expertise in civil engineering is second to none, and we take great pride in our services. From residential schemes to large commercial infrastructure works, we provide a range of civil engineering solutions for national and international clients.
At McNamara Contractors, we are committed to delivering the best possible results every time. We use the latest technologies and techniques to ensure that our work is of the highest quality, and we are proud to have earned a reputation as a reliable provider of exceptional-quality groundwork and civil engineering services.
Our Workforce
At McNamara Contractors, we are proud to have a highly skilled and loyal workforce. Our employees hold a range of accreditations, including SSSTS, CSCS, CPCS, Streetworks, Confined spaces, HGV licence, NVQ Level 2 Construction and Plant Operations, Cable Avoidance, and Asbestos Awareness certifications.
We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we take care of them by providing ongoing training and certification. As a result, we have a dedicated workforce that is invested in delivering the best possible service to our clients.

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