George Cox & Sons

Our family-run business is now into its fourth generation within the industry, and we celebrated a significant milestone in 2022 as we marked 75 years in business. With a proven track record of delivering high-quality projects, from junction improvements to drainage installation, to town centre paving schemes, we have established ourselves as a specialist civil engineering and highways contractor serving local and transport authorities throughout the North West of England. Our experience in the industry spans over seven decades, and we have gained a distinguished reputation for delivering hugely successful schemes.

Our Services

We specialise in delivering sustainable projects within the North West, enhancing infrastructure and accessibility of communities, whilst minimising environmental impact and reinvesting locally. Our services include:

• Highway S278 Works
• Town Centre Cycleway
• Car Parks
• Specialist Paving

Our collaborative and proactive methods guarantee the best level of service for our clients. We work closely with our clients from early inception of the project to provide cost-effective solutions, assist them in preparing funding bids, and provide initiatives in community engagement and methods of delivery.

Our People

Our team is able to provide comprehensive solutions to meet your requirements, from the initial design and value engineering process to the completion and delivery of the project. We believe in partnering with our clients and supply chain, and honesty and integrity are core values that have been vital in enabling us to create close, long-lasting, and successful working relationships with both our clients and supply partners.

Our owners/directors take a very hands-on approach and are responsible for every aspect of our operations. With each of them having over 30 years' experience in the industry, you can be assured that their knowledge is first-rate. Our practical, collaborative and professional approach has earned us a reputation for delivering excellence in the industry.

Our History

Our business was established in 1947 and has since grown to become a leading North West Highways and Civils contractor. Our mission is to improve the infrastructure and connectivity of communities within the North West region, and we are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and making a positive impact on local communities.

Our Awards

Our commitment to excellence has been recognised through several awards. We have won numerous awards for our collaborative and proactive methods, including:

• Highways England Awards for Excellence
• Considerate Constructors Scheme National Site Awards
• Local Authority Building Control Building Excellence Awards
• Construction News Awards

Our Awards reflect our unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality projects while maintaining a strong focus on sustainability, community engagement, and health and safety.

In conclusion, our business has a long-standing history of delivering high-quality projects within the North West region. We are committed to enhancing infrastructure and accessibility of communities while minimising environmental impact and reinvesting locally. Our team of experts is dedicated to delivering projects of the highest quality that are also environmentally conscious and sustainable. We are proud of our distinguished reputation for delivering successful schemes and our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint and making a positive impact on local communities.