Hatton

What Hatton does

Hatton Traffic Management Limited is a privately-owned UK company, founded in 1976 and headquartered at Horton Park, Northumberland, that provides traffic management and highway services across England and Scotland. The company operates 11 depot locations from Aberdeen to London and a dedicated Technical Design Office in Doncaster, employing more than 150 people. Its service portfolio covers temporary traffic management, high-speed (motorway) traffic management, street works for utilities, event traffic management, vehicle restraint system (VRS) installation and repair, highway fencing, road and highway sign installation, highway civils, equipment hire and sales, and Hostile Vehicle Mitigation. Hatton serves four primary verticals — highways and construction, rail infrastructure, utilities, and events — with named enterprise clients including SCS Railways (HS2 Main Works Lots S1 and S2), Costain, Skanska, Balfour Beatty, Amey, MGroupServices, ESH Group, Affinity Water, and BEAR Scotland.

The operating model combines NHSS-qualified field operatives (scopes 2A, 2C, 10B, 12AB, 12C and 12D), an owned asset base (portable traffic lights, cones, signs, barriers, Delta Bloc/Vario-Guard/Barrier Guard VRS), in-house CAD design and TSCO capabilities, and — more recently — AI-assisted traffic management methodology deployed on HS2 with SCS Railways, vacuum excavation equipment for cable-strike avoidance, and the JSP Safety Titan Barriers product. Hatton also offers planning and consultancy services and a Carbon Reporting line tied to a Net Zero 2035 target and PAS 2080 certification (achieved February 2026). Operatives and management hold ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, Cyber Essentials, RISQS, Constructionline Gold, Achilles UVDB Silver Plus, RIA membership, NHSS sector scheme qualifications, and other sector-specific accreditations.

Hatton generates revenue primarily through professional services contracts (deployed labour and traffic management schemes) and, secondarily, through equipment hire, VRS hardware supply and installation, and ancillary highway civils. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales: direct tender processes (e.g., the Affinity Water win) and integrated supply-chain partnership with major contractors, supported by 11 regional depots that enable rapid mobilisation. Disclosed revenue growth shows turnover rising from £5m to £20m+ over an 8-year period, with continued momentum evidenced by 2022 depot openings in Doncaster and Amersham, 2024–2025 Diamond Certificate renewal on HS2, RIA membership in 2025, and PAS 2080 certification in 2026. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or external funding rounds.

Name

Hatton

Legal name

Hatton Traffic Management Limited

Website

https://hattontraffic.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hatton Traffic Management Limited is a privately-owned UK provider of traffic management, highway civils, vehicle restraint systems, and equipment hire, operating from 11 depots and serving tier-one contractors, rail clients, utilities, and highway operators across the United Kingdom since 1976.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Traffic Management Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Road Transportation (4884)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency Traffic Control & Scene Management (Lane Closures, Detours, TTC) (TLAJAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Work Zone Traffic Control Device Supply & Rental (Cones, Drums, Barricades, Delineators) (TLAJALAB), Portable/Temporary Signage & Message Systems (Temporary Signs, PCMS/VMS, Arrow Boards) (TLAJALAC)

Keywords

• Temporary traffic management
• Highway services
• Vehicle restraint systems
• Street works management
• High speed traffic management

Headquarters

HQ city

Newcastle

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Traffic Management Services: Core revenue stream providing temporary traffic management solutions including street works, high-speed traffic management, and event traffic management. Operatives trained in NHSS scopes Type 2A, 2C, 10B, 12AB, 12C and 12D.
2. Equipment Hire and Sales: Hiring and selling traffic management equipment including barriers, cones, signs, and portable traffic lights.
3. Vehicle Restraint Systems Installation: Installation and repair of vehicle restraint systems (VRS) including Vario-Guard, Barrier Guard, and Delta Bloc products.
4. Highway Services: Road and highway sign installation, highway fencing, and highway civils and streetworks services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hatton Traffic Management provides temporary traffic management, street works management, high-speed motorway traffic management, event traffic management, equipment hire and sales, vehicle restraint system installation, highway fencing, road sign installation, and associated civil engineering services across the UK. Operatives are NHSS-qualified across scopes 2A, 2C, 10B, 12AB, 12C and 12D, delivering compliant solutions for construction, utilities, highways and events clients.

Product overview

Hatton Traffic Management is a UK-based provider of traffic management services offering a comprehensive portfolio of interconnected services. The core offering centres on Temporary Traffic Management, supplemented by specialist High Speed Traffic Management for motorways, Street Works Traffic Management for utilities, and Event Traffic Management. The company also provides Equipment Hire and Sales, Vehicle Restraint Systems (VRS) installation, Road & Highway Sign Installation, Highway Civils & Streetworks, Highway Fencing, and Technical Services (including CAD design and TSCO support). The product portfolio includes physical products such as JSP Safety Titan Barriers, and specialized services such as Hostile Vehicle Mitigation and Carbon Reporting. These services work together to provide complete highway solutions from planning through execution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Temporary Traffic Management Core service delivering safe temporary traffic control systems including cone layouts, signs, and traffic control measures to protect workers and the public during roadworks for construction, utility, and highway clients.
• High Speed Traffic Management Specialist traffic management for motorways and high-speed roads, including lane closures and safety zones for major infrastructure projects, operated by NHSS-trained personnel.
• Street Works Traffic Management Traffic management services for utility companies and local authority street works, covering lane closures, contra-flow, convoy, and mobile operations.
• Event Traffic Management Specialist traffic management for events including road closures, pedestrian management, parking solutions, and vehicle access control for large-scale public events.
• Equipment Hire and Sales Hiring and sales of traffic management equipment including portable traffic lights, cones, signs, barriers, and temporary traffic management systems.
• Vehicle Restraint Systems (VRS) Installation and repair of vehicle restraint systems (safety barriers) including Delta Bloc, Vario-Guard, and Barrier Guard systems for trunk and side roads, NHSS 10B qualified.
• Road & Highway Sign Installation Supply and professional installation of road traffic signage for highways, construction sites, and infrastructure projects.
• Highway Civils & Streetworks Civil engineering services including fence post installation, ground preparation, and infrastructure works associated with highway projects.
• Highway Fencing Installation of highway fencing including litter fences, security fencing, and boundary fencing using products such as V-Mesh panelling.
• Planning & Consultancy Technical planning services including project requirements definition, design concept development, and permit acquisition support from local authorities for traffic management schemes.
• Traffic Management Design CAD design services for traffic management schemes, providing project management and TSCO (Traffic Safety Control Officer) support.
• Hostile Vehicle Mitigation and Barrier Protection Installation of hostile vehicle mitigation barriers and security barriers for events and infrastructure sites to protect against vehicle-borne threats.
• Carbon Reporting Services Whole-life carbon management and reporting services including Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions measurement, Net Zero roadmap development, and PAS 2080 carbon management certification.
• JSP Safety Titan Barriers Innovative safety barriers designed to create lead-in safety zones, separate work areas from the public, and provide safe pedestrian passage through worksites; manufactured in the UK using 100% green electricity and fully recyclable.

Quantifiable outcome

• Achieved Diamond Certificate status from SCS Railways (4 consecutive quarters of High-Speed Blue performance)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SCS Railways (HS2)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 February 2025Hatton provides traffic management services for HS2 Main Works Lots S1 and S2 as a key partner to SCS Railways. Jordan Samuels, Head of Traffic Management for SCS, stated that Hatton is instrumental in providing safe systems of work and came up with the idea to use AI technology. Hatton has been awarded Diamond Certificate for 4 consecutive quarters of exceptional performance.
• CostaincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor contractor partner in integrated supply chain. Hatton provides traffic management services for Costain projects including major infrastructure works.
• SkanskacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor contractor partner. Hatton works with Skanska including collaboration on Skanska Costain STRABAG Joint Venture projects such as food bank support in London.
• Balfour BeattycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor contractor partner in integrated supply chain for traffic management services.
• BEAR ScotlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHatton was contracted by BEAR Scotland to carry out A90 litter fence installation work including removal of existing fencing and replacement across multiple locations on the A90 Northbound and Southbound.
• Affinity WatercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFollowing a successful tender process, Hatton started providing traffic management systems for Affinity Water serving customers across their network.
• Railway Industry AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHatton is now a member of the Railway Industry Association which champions a dynamic rail supply industry. Hatton has been supporting the rail industry since 2005, working closely with clients on highway traffic management around rail crossings and infrastructure.
• NovusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Novus, which delivers education, training and employment opportunities for people in custodial settings. Hatton provides employment opportunities for ex-offenders through this partnership, offering second chances for stability.
• Pye ManagementminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExpert support from Emma Pye of Pye Management in achieving PAS 2080 certification for whole-life carbon management.
• Quinto Crane & Plant LtdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHatton provided traffic management support to help Quinto Crane & Plant Ltd move a CityJet Avro RJ85 aircraft to Norwich Aviation Museum, closing roads by Norwich Airport.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Kier Highways: UK highways maintenance and infrastructure services provider with embedded traffic management capability. Overlaps with Hatton on major area-based maintenance contracts and lane-closure work.
• Colas Ltd: Large UK highways and infrastructure contractor with traffic management, surfacing, and street lighting capabilities. Competes broadly in the same end markets but offers a wider portfolio than Hatton's TM-focused offering.
• Amey: Major UK infrastructure services and highways maintenance incumbent, running Traffic Management Centres and maintaining trunk roads. Competes with Hatton on highways frameworks and is also a current Hatton client.

Direct peers

• Amberon Traffic Management: UK-wide traffic management provider with depots across England and Wales, serving utilities, highways, and events with lane closures and traffic management design. Directly comparable service portfolio to Hatton.
• QMS Traffic Management: UK traffic management services business providing lane closures, traffic light hire, and street works solutions to contractors and utilities. Comparable mid-sized competitor in the same NHSS scope.
• Chevron Traffic Management: One of the UK's largest specialist traffic management contractors, offering temporary traffic management, lane closures, and equipment hire nationwide. Direct competitor for NHSS 12D and high-speed work across the same contractor base as Hatton.
• Wilson Traffic Management: UK traffic management services company providing high-speed, street works and event traffic management plus equipment hire. Competes directly with Hatton on regional depots and NHSS scopes.
• Associated Traffic Management (ATM Group): Specialist UK traffic management contractor delivering temporary traffic management, high-speed operations and equipment hire to highways and utility clients. Overlaps Hatton on major contractor frameworks and tender panels.

Emerging players

• MGroup Services (Traffic Management division): Infrastructure services group with an in-house traffic management capability serving utilities and rail clients. Both a customer of Hatton (MGroupServices listed) and a competitor with growing integrated TM capacity.
• Westcotec: UK specialist in intelligent transport systems, VAS, and smart signage adjacent to temporary traffic management. Comparable adjacent equipment/technology focus to Hatton's equipment hire and AI initiatives.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HattonTraffic
• Facebookfacebook.com/HattonTrafficManagement
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hatton-traffic-management-limited

Compliance23 records

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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