Taylor Woodrow

What Taylor Woodrow does

Taylor Woodrow is a UK civil engineering and infrastructure construction contractor, founded in 1921 and operating since 2011 as the civil engineering identity of VINCI Construction UK Limited. It delivers design-and-build, EPC, and framework-based projects across three core sectors — energy (substations, LNG tanks, grid connections, offshore wind onshore works), transportation and rail (HS2 stations and depots, motorway upgrades, rail stations), and strategic infrastructure (urban regeneration, flood mitigation, waste recovery). Long-term UK framework positions include sole provider of Network Rail CP7 Lot 3 Western Geotechnical Off-Track and Drainage (£2bn programme), partner in the National Grid Great Grid Partnership (£9bn supply chain framework), and participant in the Balfour Beatty VINCI SYSTRA HS2 Old Oak Common Station joint venture, alongside £856M HS2 Washwood Heath depot award (2026) with Aureos Rail. The company augments civil delivery with an in-house consultancy, TAYWOOD Engineering, providing technical, professional, design, and digital engineering services — including temporary works design (over 1,000 design briefs per year), BIM, drone and LiDAR data capture, 4D/5D modelling, and VR visualisation — and partners with Gravis Robotics on autonomous excavation systems.

Revenue is generated on a project-by-project basis through fixed-price, design-and-build, and EPC contracts awarded via competitive public-sector tender or via long-term framework agreements, with major contract values ranging from low-tens of millions to over £1bn. Customers are predominantly UK central government agencies, arm's-length bodies (HS2 Ltd, Network Rail, National Highways, National Grid, Transport for London), local authorities, and a small number of regulated utilities/developers (ScottishPower Renewables, West Midlands Trains). Differentiators include VINCI Construction UK financial backing and £10+ billion UK pipeline access, in-house engineering capability, sustainability leadership (Exegy® ultra-low carbon concrete, BREEAM Outstanding on HS2 Old Oak Common, 74% recycled aggregate on M4), and a quantified social value programme (£170M+ social value created on M4 Junctions 3-12). Taylor Woodrow employs 1,001-5,000 people per firmographic data and is headquartered in Watford, with TAYWOOD Engineering regional offices in Wath (Sheffield) and Widnes (Liverpool).

Name

Taylor Woodrow

Legal name

VINCI Construction UK Limited

Website

https://taylorwoodrow.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1921

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Taylor Woodrow is a UK civil engineering contractor delivering energy, rail, highways, and strategic infrastructure projects for government clients and regulated utilities, operating as part of VINCI Construction UK.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Construction

NAICS

Utility System Construction (2371), Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Bridge & Viaduct Construction (IMAFAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Transfer Stations (BPALABAA)

Keywords

• Civil engineering construction
• Infrastructure construction services
• Rail and transportation infrastructure
• Energy infrastructure projects
• Urban regeneration contracting

Headquarters

HQ city

Watford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Infrastructure Construction Contracts: Taylor Woodrow generates revenue through fixed-price, design-and-build, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) contracts with government clients and private developers. Revenue is project-based and non-recurring per contract, with long-term framework agreements providing a pipeline of contracted work. Services span the full project lifecycle from feasibility and design through to construction and maintenance.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Taylor Woodrow is a UK civil engineering and infrastructure construction contractor that delivers complex, large-scale projects across energy, transportation and rail, and strategic infrastructure sectors. The company provides end-to-end project delivery from feasibility and design through construction to commissioning, supported by its in-house TAYWOOD Engineering consultancy offering technical, professional, design, and digital engineering services.

Product overview

Taylor Woodrow is a UK civil engineering and infrastructure construction company operating as part of VINCI Construction UK. The company delivers projects across three main sectors: Energy (LNG storage, substations, renewable infrastructure), Transportation and Rail (stations, depots, highways), and Strategic Infrastructure (urban regeneration, major projects). Its TAYWOOD Engineering division provides integrated internal consultancy services encompassing Technical Services (temporary works design), Professional Services (front-end engineering), Design Services (civil engineering design), and Digital Engineering (BIM, GIS, drone operations, reality capture). Specialist offerings include CCTV security services and joint sealing/pavement repairs. The company operates through long-term regional frameworks and major project joint ventures, including HS2 delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TAYWOOD Engineering: Internal consultancy providing Technical, Professional, Design, and Digital Engineering services for VINCI Construction UK delegations and sister VINCI companies, clients, and partners throughout the construction industry in the UK.

Products and services

• Transportation and Rail Infrastructure Services End-to-end road and rail infrastructure services including network maintenance, upgrades, and new construction; rail station and depot delivery; highways enhancement; and low-carbon rail solutions. Serves government agencies and rail operating companies across the UK.
• Energy Sector Construction Services Construction of low-carbon energy infrastructure including electricity distribution, substations, pipelines, energy storage, hydrogen production facilities, carbon capture infrastructure, LNG tanks, and onshore transmission upgrades for renewable energy projects. Serves energy companies and government energy authorities.
• Strategic Infrastructure Services Major strategic infrastructure projects including urban regeneration, brownfield asset repurposing, and environmental mitigation works that act as catalysts for regional economic growth, such as HS2 and Meridian Water.
• TAYWOOD Engineering Consultancy Full-lifecycle design, engineering, digital engineering, and professional services for infrastructure projects across rail, highways, airports, and energy sectors. Comprises Technical, Professional, Design, and Digital Engineering service lines.
• Digital Engineering Services Digital tools and methodologies including virtual design, BIM, GIS, drone operations, data capture, 4D phasing, 5D cost integration, and reality capture for engineering problem-solving and stakeholder visualisation.
• Technical Services (Temporary Works Design) Temporary works design, project engineering support, and construction phase assistance including falsework, formwork, foundations, and geotechnical solutions across structures, highways, drainage, and lifting operations.
• Professional Services (Front-end Engineering) Front-end engineering consultancy including optioneering, buildability assessment, value engineering, and Early Contractor Involvement support.
• Design Services (Civil Engineering Design) Civil engineering design including highways, drainage, earthworks, foundations, bridges, and roads from concept through to construction stages.
• CCTV and Security Services (VIDERE) Security and technology solutions including CCTV installation, ANPR, access control, hostile vehicle mitigation, and 24/7 maintenance for construction sites and critical infrastructure.
• Joint Sealing and Pavement Repair Services High-performance crack and joint repair services for highway, airfield, and industrial pavements using BBA HAPAS approved materials.

Quantifiable outcome

• Exegy® ultra-low carbon concrete reduces carbon footprint by up to 70% compared to traditional concrete (EcoPark South project)
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

API detail

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No

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App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, emerging and minor.

• Aureos Rail LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2026Taylor Woodrow (50% owned by Vinci S.A.) entered a 50/50 joint venture with Aureos Rail Ltd to bid for and deliver HS2 infrastructure contracts. The JV was awarded a £856 million contract by HS2 Ltd to design, build, test and commission a rolling stock maintenance depot and Network Integrated Control Centre at Washwood Heath, Birmingham. The partnership leverages Taylor Woodrow's civil engineering capability with Aureos Rail's rail sector expertise.
• Balfour Beatty VINCI SYSTRA (BBV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTaylor Woodrow participates in the Balfour Beatty VINCI SYSTRA joint venture (BBV JV) which was awarded the contract to manage construction and delivery of HS2's Old Oak Common Station. Management of the station was awarded to BBV JV in September 2019. Taylor Woodrow's role is as a partner within this major JV structure delivering Europe's largest megaproject. The JV is responsible for final design, construction and commissioning of the station (6 underground HS2 platforms and 8 Great Western Main Line platforms, 14 platforms total).
• BAM NuttallcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTaylor Woodrow BAM Nuttall JV is constructing a new southwestern entrance at Stratford Station (£4.1M) as part of a joint initiative between TfL, LLDC and London Borough of Newham. The JV combines Taylor Woodrow's civil engineering capabilities with BAM Nuttall's complementary expertise.
• OmexomcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTaylor Woodrow is in joint venture with Omexom (trading as Omexom Taylor Woodrow - OTW) as one of seven Enterprise Delivery Partners in the Great Grid Partnership led by National Grid Electricity Transmission. OTW will deliver nine major onshore transmission upgrades across England and Wales including overhead lines and substations. The partnership is part of a £9bn supply chain framework with works beyond 2030.
• VINCI Construction (Entrepose Contracting, VINCI Construction Grands Projets)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVINCI Construction subsidiaries Entrepose Contracting, VINCI Construction Grands Projets and Taylor Woodrow are working together on the £175M Isle of Grain LNG Tank project for National Grid. Taylor Woodrow draws on VINCI's 15 years of experience constructing approximately 20 LNG tanks worldwide for this complex project involving a 190,000m³ full containment tank.
• Bachy Soletanche, Roger Bullivant, Vibro Menard (VINCI sister companies)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOn the EcoPark South project, Taylor Woodrow partnered with VINCI sister companies Bachy Soletanche (piling), Roger Bullivant and Vibro Menard (ground improvement) to deploy CFA piling, Controlled Modulus Columns (CMCs) and Trenchmix® low permeability cut off wall for foundations. This combined solution delivered 10-16% embodied carbon reduction.
• Gravis RoboticsemergingTechnology or IntegrationTaylor Woodrow is partnered with Gravis Robotics, an ETH Zurich spinout developing autonomous excavation technology for construction. Taylor Woodrow is operating Gravis Robotics' retrofit autonomous systems across its projects, with the technology boosting construction output by 30%. The partnership involves a large-scale autonomous excavation project at Manchester Airport and operations across seven countries. Gravis Robotics raised $23M Series A in November 2025.
• Flannery (UK's largest plant hire provider)emergingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTaylor Woodrow is deploying Gravis Robotics autonomous systems in partnership with Flannery, the UK's largest plant hire provider, for the retrofit autonomous excavation technology. This partnership enables deployment of autonomous systems alongside Flannery's existing plant hire fleet.
• EcocemcoreTechnology or IntegrationTaylor Woodrow partnered with Ecocem to conduct the first UK use of Exegy® ultra-low carbon concrete at the EcoPark South project. Developed over four years by VINCI Construction and Ecocem, the Ecocem Ultra mix reduces carbon footprint by up to 70% compared to traditional concrete. This is a technology partnership to drive decarbonisation of construction.
• College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London (CONEL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTaylor Woodrow partnered with CONEL (College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London) to provide nearly 100 people with onsite skills training throughout the EcoPark South project duration. Training combined 2 weeks' classroom training and 1 week onsite training to prepare participants for work experience placements and potential employment.
• AFK - Working with DisabilityminorOthersSupported by EcoPark South team, AFK charity was awarded a VINCI UK Foundation grant to produce a collection of short films to inform and inspire young people with special educational needs, disabilities and autism on what they can achieve in the world of work.
• VINCI Construction UK (parent company)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTaylor Woodrow is a division of VINCI Construction UK and operates within the broader VINCI Group (French multinational, listed on Euronext Paris as FR0000125486). VINCI Construction UK reported €68.8 billion in 2025 full-year revenue group-wide. Taylor Woodrow has access to VINCI's financial resources, technology R&D (Exegy® concrete), sister company specialist capabilities, and the £10+ billion UK project pipeline.
• Sparx Maths (via HS2 Old Oak Common team)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe HS2 Old Oak Common Station team provided Sparx Maths - an award-winning online maths homework tool - to 18 secondary schools in London, helping improve students' progress and grades. This community investment programme supports social value delivery and educational outcomes.
• Supply Chain Sustainability School (SCSS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs partners of the Supply Chain Sustainability School, Taylor Woodrow participates in a free virtual learning tool for suppliers to assess and improve sustainability knowledge, supporting Taylor Woodrow's sustainable procurement objectives. The SCSS is a collaboration between clients, contractors and suppliers.
• Develon (OEM integration)emergingTechnology or IntegrationTaylor Woodrow, as part of its partnership with Gravis Robotics for autonomous excavation, has OEM integrations with Develon (construction equipment manufacturer) for autonomous earthmoving systems. Gravis Robotics' retrofit autonomous systems are integrated with Develon equipment.
• Kibag (OEM integration)emergingTechnology or IntegrationTaylor Woodrow, via its Gravis Robotics partnership, also has OEM integrations with Kibag for autonomous earthmoving technology deployment across construction and infrastructure projects.

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