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Doing it differently

Glencar is now a leading construction delivery partner, growing to become one of the UK’s most successful privately-owned contractors since being founded in 2016.

Our Leaders

Glencar’s co-founders are industry experts and they are supported by a dedicated team who have gained a wealth of specialist experience over many years in the sector.

Our Services

Whether we are re-positioning existing facilities or building new ones, our ethos is based on delivering quality and service through beneficial partnerships with our supply chain and our customers.

Careers

As an employer, we have developed a unique culture, one that centres around trust and accountability as we continue to invest in and support our colleagues in ways that set us apart.

Our Journey

2016

Establishment

Establishment Spotting a gap in the booming I&L market, Eddie and Chris launched Glencar Construction in 2016.

2017

Accreditation

Achieved ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 accreditations.

2018

Awards

Won Best B2B Business at the UK Startups Awards.

2019

Consolidation

Birmingham office opened.
Won two Herts Business Awards.

2020

Growth

Moved to new premises in St. Albans.
Crowned Main Contractor of the Year at the Building Awards.
1st in Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100.

2021

Further expansion

£164m turnover.
Entered the FT1000 (fastest growing 1000 companies in Europe) at number four.
New Birmingham office opened.
Kerry Ireland office opened.

2022/23

Continued evolution

£415m turnover.
St Alban’s Head Office re-located to Glencar House.
New Manchester office opened.
Opened second office in Ireland.
Opened strategic office in Harwell, Oxfordshire.

“From years of construction industry experience, we knew there was a better way to do things and that’s what we have set out to achieve at Glencar. Our partners tell us that they feel the benefits of our unique approach, one that is still based on close relationships despite the size of Glencar as a business in 2023. We have not changed our approach in how we engage customers and support suppliers since the day we started out in 2016.”

Eddie McGillycuddy, Managing Director