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Cumbria & Beyond  |  Est. 2019

Engineering
a Safer, More
Sustainable
Environment

Utilities · Groundworks · Pipeline Specialists
Delivering quality civil infrastructure across the North of England.

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Years Combined Expertise
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Service Sectors
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Commitment to Quality
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Harm Culture
GDB Civils excavator on site GDB Civils team member
Est. 2019 · Cockermouth, Cumbria
Who We Are

Built on Integrity.
Driven by Results.

GDB Civils & Utilities Ltd is a specialist civil engineering and utilities contractor headquartered at Dovenby Hall Estate, Cockermouth, Cumbria. Founded in 2019, we have rapidly grown into a trusted delivery partner for water and wastewater infrastructure, groundworks, utilities, and construction projects across the North of England.

Our team brings together decades of hands-on experience from across the industry. We combine technical capability with a genuine commitment to health & safety, quality, and environmental responsibility — on every project, every time.

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Safety First

Zero-harm culture embedded in everything we do.

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Quality Assured

Constructionline Gold & Achilles accredited.

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Environmentally Responsible

Sustainable practices across all operations.

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Ethical & Transparent

Modern slavery zero-tolerance, open supply chains.

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Chris Wills, Managing Director, GDB Civils
Leadership

Chris Wills

Managing Director · GDB Civils & Utilities Ltd

As Managing Director of GDB Civils Ltd, Chris oversees the delivery of high-quality and sustainable solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. With a Bachelor of Applied Science in Environmental Science from Manchester Metropolitan University and over 15 years of experience in the utilities and water sector, he has developed strong expertise in water treatment, water quality, and utilities management.

Chris leads a team of skilled professionals who share his passion for providing innovative, cost-effective services that meet the needs and expectations of clients and stakeholders. His goal is to continue growing and diversifying the business, establishing GDB Civils Ltd as a trusted and respected partner in the utilities and water industry.

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What We Do

Our Expertise

From water mains to groundworks, from agricultural drainage to full project management — we bring specialist knowledge and modern plant to every contract we undertake.

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Water & Wastewater Infrastructure

Specialists in the design, installation, and commissioning of water distribution and wastewater collection networks.

Water main installation & renewal Sewer & drainage construction Pressure testing & commissioning Treatment works civil works
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Civil Engineering

Full-scope civil engineering delivery, from earthworks and excavation to structural works and roads.

Earthworks & mass excavation Drainage systems & attenuation Road & site improvements Retaining structures
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Utilities

Multi-utility installation and service connection across water, gas, electric, and telecommunications networks.

Multi-utility connections Duct & cable installation Service diversions Utility infrastructure upgrades
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Construction

From residential enabling works to commercial and agricultural building projects, delivered safely and on programme.

Commercial & industrial build Agricultural buildings Site compound construction Enabling & demolition works
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Agriculture

Specialist rural and agricultural infrastructure, supporting landowners and farmers across Cumbria and beyond.

Land drainage & improvement Farm access tracks & yards Irrigation systems Rural groundworks
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Groundworks

The foundation of every successful build. Our groundworks capability covers all preparatory and substructure works.

Site preparation & clearance Foundation construction Substructure works Temporary works & shoring
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Project Management

End-to-end project management and solutions delivery. We work with clients from concept through to completion, managing programme, quality, risk, and stakeholder communication throughout.

Programme planning & control Health & safety management Quality assurance Subcontractor management Client liaison & reporting
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Join the Team

No Current
Openings...
But The Pipeline
Stays Open.

We're fully crewed right now — but great teams don't build themselves. We're always on the lookout for talented, motivated people who share our values.

"If you're the kind of person who reads a civils contractor's careers page out of genuine curiosity, you're probably exactly our sort of people. Drop us your CV anyway — good people never go unnoticed, and there's always another contract breaking ground."

We offer a working environment built on mutual respect, professional development, and a genuine commitment to safety and wellbeing. When the next opportunity breaks ground, you'll want to already be in our sights.

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Let's Talk

Ready to discuss your next project? Send us a message and we'll get back to you promptly.

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Address

The Old Theatre House,
Dovenby Hall Estate,
Dovenby, Cockermouth
CA13 0PN, United Kingdom

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Telephone

+44 (0)1900 518607
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Company Registration

GDB Civils Ltd
Company No. 12266596
VAT No. 337048795

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