What Hobson & Porter does

Hobson & Porter Limited is a UK regional construction contractor founded in 1971 and headquartered in Kingston upon Hull, delivering new build, refurbishment, extension, and regeneration projects across the Yorkshire and Lincolnshire region. The firm operates across six core service verticals — industrial and distribution, education, residential and regeneration, commercial and retail, health and social care, and recreation and public services — supplemented by a Minor Works division for smaller-scale maintenance and refurbishment contracts. Customers span public sector (local authorities, NHS trusts, Humberside Fire and Rescue, educational institutions) and private sector (Smith & Nephew, Ørsted, Crown Paints, JZ Flowers, Yorkare Homes, Yorkshire Housing, Brierley Homes), with project values ranging from minor works to multi-million-pound schemes. The company is family-owned, with founder Peter Hobson as sole shareholder and a board that includes his daughters and sons-in-law.

Technically, the firm employs traditional construction methods (including brick and block techniques) underpinned by BIM Level 2 accreditation under PAS 1192-2, alongside ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, CHAS, SafeContractor, and Considerate Constructors Scheme credentials. It operates a management contractor model with in-house estimating, buying, and surveying capabilities, supported by a developed local subcontractor supply chain. The technology stack is conventional for UK regional contracting; no proprietary software or AI/ML systems are disclosed.

The business model is project-based revenue on competitive tenders and framework agreements (YORbuild, Efficiency North £340m social housing framework, Hull Esteem), with each project individually priced. Revenue is generated through one-time contracts typically spanning multiple years. The go-to-market is sales-led with a strong public-sector tilt and an emphasis on regional relationship management, evidenced by a 90% repeat business rate. Marketing is modest — primarily a content-led website, PR coverage, and community engagement (Foundations Live event, school outreach, apprenticeships) — reflecting the B2B tender-driven nature of the sector.

Name

Hobson & Porter

Legal name

Hobson & Porter Limited

Website

https://hobsonporter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Hobson & Porter is a family-owned UK construction contractor founded in 1971, delivering new build, refurbishment, and regeneration projects across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire for public sector bodies (councils, NHS, fire services, education) and private enterprises.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kingston upon Hull

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Services - Public Sector: Project-based construction services for public sector clients including local authorities, NHS trusts, fire services, and educational institutions. Revenue generated through competitive tendering and framework agreements.
2. Construction Services - Private Sector: Construction and refurbishment services for private developers, housing associations, and commercial clients. Long-term relationships with major clients like Smith & Nephew spanning decades.
3. Minor Works Division: Smaller-scale construction, refurbishment and maintenance contracts for various clients including Hull & East Riding Council and Shoreline Housing Partnership

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hobson & Porter is an award-winning construction firm providing integrated new-build, refurbishment, extension and regeneration services across the Yorkshire and Lincolnshire region. The firm operates across six core sector specialisms — Industrial & Distribution, Education, Residential & Regeneration, Commercial & Retail, Health & Social Care, and Recreation & Public Services — alongside a dedicated Minor Works Division for smaller-scale maintenance contracts. Services are delivered under a Management Contractor model with BIM Level 2 capability and a sustainable regional supply chain.

Product overview

Hobson & Porter is an award-winning construction firm offering integrated, multi-disciplinary construction services across the Yorkshire and Lincolnshire region. The company operates as a single unified service provider with specialized divisions covering Industrial/Distribution, Education, Residential/Regeneration, Commercial/Retail, Health/Social Care, and Recreation/Public Services construction. Their Minor Works Division handles smaller-scale refurbishment and maintenance projects. The firm also maintains BIM Level 2 capabilities and a sustainable supply chain to deliver projects ranging from £250,000 minor works to multi-million pound developments for both public and private sector clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial and Distribution Construction Construction of industrial facilities and distribution centres including warehouses, logistics hubs and packaging facilities for private sector clients such as JZ Flowers, Crown Paints and Ørsted.
• Education Construction New build, extension and refurbishment services for schools, colleges and universities across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire (e.g., Norton Community Primary School, Riseholme Showground Campus, Bishop Burton College).
• Residential and Regeneration Construction New build housing developments and urban regeneration projects including affordable housing schemes delivered for housing associations, local authorities and private developers (e.g., Yorkshire Housing, Shoreline Housing Partnership, Brierley Homes).
• Commercial and Retail Construction Construction, fit-out and refurbishment services for commercial buildings, retail spaces and office developments delivered for private sector clients including FTSE100 corporates and commercial property developers.
• Health and Social Care Construction Construction of healthcare facilities, hospitals, care homes and social care buildings for NHS trusts, care home operators and healthcare property developers (e.g., Beverley Parklands £5m 72-bed care home for Yorkare Homes).
• Recreation and Public Services Construction Construction of leisure centres, sports facilities, fire stations and other public service buildings for local authorities and emergency services (e.g., Haltemprice Leisure Centre, multiple Humberside Fire and Rescue stations).
• Minor Works Division Smaller-scale construction, refurbishment and maintenance contracts (typically from around £250,000) for clients including Hull & East Riding Council, Shoreline Housing Partnership and Emmaus Hull.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of business from repeat clients
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hull EsteemcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2021Hull Esteem is Hull City Council's pre-procured framework. Hobson & Porter participated as partner in the Hull Vigil project, leading on roof enabling works, concrete plinths, construction of timber ramp and landings, and feature lighting installation. Hull Esteem coordinated overall project management and communications.
• Freedom FestivalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2021Hull-based arts trust behind the international arts festival commissioned The Hull Vigil project. Hobson & Porter provided construction expertise for this unique 365-day performance installation on Hull College rooftop.
• Sewell ConstructionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2021Organised transportation and contract crane lifts for the erection and dismantling of the Hull Vigil structure as part of the collaborative project delivery.
• Spencer GroupminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2021Assisted in overall management of health and safety for the Hull Vigil project.
• Brierley HomescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2021Brierley Homes is owned by North Yorkshire County Council with all profits supporting front-line council services. Hobson & Porter is delivering the Yew Tree Farm housing development as the construction partner for this developer.
• Arts Council EnglandminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2021Funder of The Hull Vigil project as part of Global Streets and Creative Europe in Situ programmes.
• Hull CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2021Partner and location for The Hull Vigil project; Hobson & Porter completed roof enabling works on Hull College building.
• Efficiency NorthcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 February 2020Regional procurement body that selected Hobson & Porter as one of only 29 firms for its £340m social housing new-build framework.
• Bishop Burton CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Long-standing collaboration with Bishop Burton College for construction projects (Agrii Crop Technology Centre, Riseholme Campus Phases I and II) and unique student work experience program allowing construction students to apply learned skills on Hobson & Porter project sites. Hobson & Porter sponsors college football teams and collaborates on Foundations Live annual careers event.
• Horncastle GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommercial developer for whom Hobson & Porter has completed multiple projects at Ozone Business Park including DPD Distribution facility. Described as a firm relationship across multiple schemes.
• JewsonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilding materials supplier collaborating with Hobson & Porter on Foundations Live annual construction trade and careers event at Bishop Burton College.
• Emmaus HullminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHomeless charity for whom Hobson & Porter built £2.7m The Orchard facility providing accommodation and work for 30 homeless people.
• CHAS (Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme)minorOthersHealth and safety accreditation scheme of which Hobson & Porter is a member, demonstrating compliance with health and safety legislation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Keepmoat Homes: Major UK regional housebuilder and regeneration contractor with deep partnerships with housing associations and local authorities. Direct peer on the residential/regeneration and affordable housing construction workstream that anchors H&P's public-sector pipeline.
• Brierley Homes: North Yorkshire County Council-owned housebuilder that directly engages H&P as construction partner (Yew Tree Farm development). While a developer rather than contractor, they share the same regional public-sector affordable housing segment and partnership structure.
• Tolent Living (formerly Tolent Construction): North East England-based construction firm with similar multi-sector portfolio including education, healthcare, leisure, and residential. Comparable size and regional framework position, though North-East rather than Yorkshire/Lincolnshire geography.
• Simpson (Yorkshire) Ltd: Yorkshire-based general contractor delivering commercial, education, healthcare, and residential projects across the North of England. Closest direct peer — same region, similar public/private mix, comparable mid-market revenue scale and framework-led GTM.

Broad incumbents

• Kier Group: Major UK infrastructure and construction group with strong public sector presence including YORbuild and other regional frameworks. Directly competes for the same framework slots H&P holds, particularly in Yorkshire & Humber.
• Galliford Try: UK construction group with strong public sector and affordable housing exposure. Competes on the same framework agreements and public sector tenders as H&P, particularly in northern England and Yorkshire.
• Morgan Sindall Group: FTSE-listed UK contractor with a Construction & Infrastructure division delivering public sector projects (education, healthcare, leisure) across northern England. Listed broad incumbent — comparable activity, materially larger scale.
• Wates Group: Large UK national contractor operating across public sector construction including local authority, education, and affordable housing frameworks. Broad incumbent in same space — will compete for the same Yorkshire/Lincolnshire schemes but from a much larger scale base.
• Bowmer + Kirkland: Privately-held UK national contractor with a similar multi-sector (commercial, education, leisure, residential) public/private mix. Comparable family-influenced culture and similar project portfolio, though operating at materially larger scale.
• BAM Construct (Royal BAM Group): Dutch-owned UK construction arm delivering education, healthcare, commercial, and leisure projects. Comparable public sector credentials and BIM Level 2 capabilities but operates at much larger scale with national reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hobsonporter

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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