A circular partnership in civil engineering

During the next two years, Ruthin-based Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK will continue delivering landfill engineering schemes for FCC Environment under an extension of the framework it successfully secured in 2022.

“Continuing as the sole contractor reflects that we have built a strong level of trust with FCC whilst completing high-quality schemes for more than 20 years,” said Dafydd Elis, senior contracts manager, Jones Bros.

“Our partnership started with carrying out waste management on its sites in the south west of England, and since then, we have evolved to work on all of FCC’s jobs across the UK, extending up to the north east and Scotland.”

Strong partnership

The multi-million-pound contract between FCC and Jones Bros strengthens the long-term relationship between the two companies, having worked together since 2011.

One previous landmark project completed for FCC was the Llanddulas jetty demolition, which included the demolition and removal of existing and dangerous jetty structure, elevated conveyor system and associated buildings.

Work included demolition and removal of jetty’s timber and steel piles, which were firmly embedded 2m below the sea bed – all undertaken during the workable timeframe of the low tides.

Outside of its work with FCC, Jones Bros is currently working on contracts in various sectors including highways, flood and marine defence, waste management and renewable energy around the UK.

Back in June, it was appointed to deliver crucial coastal defence project in North Wales – the £13m Kinmel Bay development managed by Conwy County Borough Council.

During the project, Jones Bros will procure and import up to 80,000 tonnes of rock armour, sourced from North Wales quarries, to strengthen the current revetment between Towyn and Kinmel Bay.

It will also raise just under 2km of existing sea wall by 500-750mm and replace two floodgates aspart of plans to minimise the impact of stormy weather and associated coastal flooding.

The seafront is also to benefit from enhancements, with improved beach access, car park upgrades, and the installation of a toilet block and street furniture.

Construction will start in September 2024 with completion scheduled for winter 2025/26, with Jones Bros set to have up to 50 staff, including apprentices and trainees, working across the scheme.