What Masterson Holdings does

Masterson Holdings is a family-owned UK specialist construction group headquartered in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, operating as a multi-divisional subcontractor across London and the Home Counties. Founded in 1980 by Michael and Mona Masterson, the group reports annual turnover of approximately £175 million and employs 198 direct staff alongside roughly 312 subcontractors. Operations are structured around wholly-owned subsidiaries: Getjar (groundworks, reinforced concrete frames, post-tensioning, piling, and permanent works design), Atlantic Contracts (specialist carpentry, bespoke joinery, and BIM-enabled fit-out), Getjar Special Projects (demolition, cut & carve, soft strip, and material salvage), Getjar Precast (precast concrete manufacturing from a facility near London), and Glencoe Plant Services (in-house plant hire with owned plant stock exceeding £10 million).

The group's service offering is built on vertical integration across the construction value chain, supported by in-house technical capabilities including a 5-person temporary works design team led by a chartered ICE engineer, post-tensioning design and installation using calibrated jacking equipment, a modern precast manufacturing facility, and a BIM modelling service operating to LOD350. Revenue is generated on a project-by-project basis via competitive tendering with Tier 1 and Tier 2 main contractors, supplemented by early pre-construction and pre-tender engagement that delivers design advice and value engineering. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; all contracts are negotiated directly. Customers span major UK contractors (Mace, Multiplex, Wates, McLaren, Balfour Beatty, BAM, Morgan Sindall, Sir Robert McAlpine, Vinci, John Sisk & Son, Bowmer & Kirkland, ISG) and developers (Crown Estates, Aviva Investors/Allianz Real Estate, LSE, Barratt London, Durkan).

The business model is relationship-driven rather than marketing-driven: GTM is anchored on repeat business, reputation, and direct pre-construction collaboration rather than broad demand generation. The group maintains a portfolio of recognised credentials — ISO 9001/14001/45001 (BSI certified), CHAS Elite, Achilles, BES 6001, UKCARES, CITB ATO, NOCN — that function as tender prequalification gates. In August 2022 the group published a Net Zero Carbon Policy committing to Carbon Neutral Scope 1 and 2 by 2030 and Net Zero by 2040. Ownership is concentrated within the Masterson family with active board participation, and the business is not externally funded or publicly listed.

Name

Masterson Holdings

Legal name

Masterson Holdings Limited

Website

https://mastersonholdings.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Masterson Holdings is a family-owned UK specialist construction group with circa £175M annual turnover, providing vertically integrated groundworks, reinforced concrete frames, piling, precast, specialist joinery, and demolition services to Tier 1 main contractors across London and the Home Counties through its Getjar, Atlantic Contracts, Glencoe, and Getjar Special Projects divisions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Subcontracting Services

NAICS

Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors (238190), Site Preparation Contractors (23891), Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors (2381), Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors (238120), Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors (23811)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Foundation Remediation & Underpinning (Jack Piles, Resin Injection, Re-leveling) (IMAFAOAL)

Keywords

• Specialist construction subcontracting
• Groundworks and concrete frames
• Post-tensioning frame construction
• Precast concrete manufacturing
• Plant hire and demolition services

Headquarters

HQ city

Borehamwood

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Subcontractor Services: The group generates revenue through specialist construction subcontracting services — groundworks, reinforced concrete frames, post-tensioning, piling, precast concrete, carpentry and joinery, and special projects (demolition, cut & carve, soft strip). Revenue is project-based and earned through contracts with main contractors and developers, primarily in London and the Home Counties.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Masterson Holdings is a family-owned UK construction group delivering specialist subcontracting services to Tier 1 and Tier 2 main contractors across London and the Home Counties. Through its subsidiaries (Getjar, Atlantic Contracts, Getjar Special Projects, Getjar Precast, Glencoe, Masterson Groundworks), the group provides groundworks, reinforced concrete frames, post-tensioned frames, piling, temporary and permanent works design, specialist carpentry and joinery, demolition and cut-and-carve, precast concrete manufacturing, and in-house plant hire, generating circa £175 million in annual turnover.

Product overview

Masterson Holdings is a £175 million turnover construction group operating as a platform of distinct service divisions. The core portfolio consists of Getjar (groundworks, RC frames, piling, and permanent works design), Atlantic Contracts (specialist carpentry and joinery with BIM capabilities), Getjar Special Projects (demolition, cut & carve, and material salvage), and Getjar Precast (in-house pre-cast concrete manufacturing). Supporting these divisions is Glencoe Plant Services, an in-house plant hire operation with over £10 million in equipment stock. The divisions share a common ethos of family ownership, collaborative client relationships, and sustainability commitments including Net Zero Carbon by 2040 targets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Getjar: Groundworks, reinforced concrete frames, piling, temporary works design, permanent works design, and value engineering services for construction projects across London and the South East.
• Atlantic Contracts
• Glencoe
• Getjar Precast
• Getjar Special Projects
• Getjar Piling

Products and services

• Getjar Specialist construction company providing groundworks, reinforced concrete (RC) frames, post-tensioned (PT) frames, piling, temporary works design, permanent works design, and value engineering services across London and the Home Counties.
• Atlantic Contracts Specialist carpentry and joinery services provider offering design, BIM modelling, bespoke joinery, fire-rated doorsets, and value engineering for commercial, residential, education, and hospitality projects.
• Getjar Special Projects Specialist demolition and adaptive re-use division providing cut and carve, demolition, temporary works, soft strip, material harvest and salvage, and structural alterations services.
• Getjar Precast Modern pre-cast concrete facility near London offering columns, walls, stairs, balconies, beams, and custom pre-cast elements for construction projects with in-house design, supply, and installation.
• Glencoe Plant Services In-house plant hire service supporting construction operations with plant hire, muck away, waste management, temporary works design, and value engineering services. Maintains a wholly owned plant stock worth over £10 million.
• Groundworks Services Comprehensive groundwork services including enabling works, basement construction, excavations, drainage, and external works packages, supported by Glencoe's in-house plant fleet.
• RC and PT Frame Construction Reinforced concrete (RC) and post-tensioned (PT) frame construction services including traditional RC frames, jump-formed and slip-formed cores, and precast concrete elements.
• Piling Services Deep foundation solutions including CFA/CSP (Continuous Flight Auger/Cased Secant Piling), bored piles, and mini piles for commercial, industrial, residential, and infrastructure projects.
• Temporary Works Design In-house temporary works design team providing formwork and falsework design, geotechnical design, structural steelwork analysis, site auditing, and stakeholder engagement including Network Rail and London Underground liaison.
• Permanent Works Design Structural design services for piling, RC foundations, frames, and precast concrete elements, collaborating with pre-construction and operational teams for holistic project solutions.
• Value Engineering Alternative materials and construction methods optimization to suit efficient budgets, delivered through collaborative early-stage engagement with clients.
• BIM Modelling Services Building Information Modelling services for detailed BIM models of bespoke architectural elements including joinery, wall panels, seating, and custom features developed to LOD350 standard.
• Fire Rated Doorsets Specialist fire-rated doorset supply and installation for commercial and residential buildings meeting fire safety regulations.
• Bespoke Joinery Custom joinery services including design, development, and installation of bespoke architectural woodwork for high-end residential and commercial projects.
• Cut and Carve Specialist cut and carve services for adaptive re-use and demolition projects, enabling structural modifications to existing buildings.
• Material Harvest and Salvage Recovery and recycling of materials from demolition and refurbishment projects, supporting circular economy and sustainability goals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero waste to landfill target — 98%+ of all waste diverted from landfill through Glencoe waste management services
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mace GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMace Group is a major Tier 1 main contractor and one of Masterson Holdings' key clients. Getjar and Atlantic Contracts serve as specialist subcontractors on Mace projects including 101 Moorgate, The Marshall Building, and 40 Leadenhall. The relationship is long-standing and repeat, with multiple project engagements.
• MultiplexcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMultiplex is a major international main contractor operating in the UK. Getjar Special Projects worked on the New Zealand House £150M refurbishment for Crown Estates, led by Multiplex. Atlantic Contracts also delivered White Collar Factory works for Multiplex.
• WatescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWates is a leading UK construction and fit-out company. Getjar delivered the Canada Water A1 project (£19.6M, 35-storey mixed-use development) for Wates. The relationship is active and repeat.
• McLarencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMcLaren Construction is a key client for both Getjar (Kings Cross R8, 242 Marylebone) and Atlantic Contracts (242 Marylebone). Multiple project engagements across divisions.
• Balfour BeattycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBalfour Beatty is listed as a partner/client of Masterson Holdings, indicating an active working relationship as specialist subcontractor on major UK projects.
• BAM Nuttall (BAM)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBAM Nuttall (BAM) is listed as a partner/client. Atlantic Contracts delivered works at the Aga Khan Centre (Kings Cross) for BAM Construction.
• Morgan SindallcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a partner/client on the Partners page, indicating an established working relationship for specialist construction services.
• John Sisk & SoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSISK is a listed partner. Atlantic Contracts delivered the Unity Place project (£6.1M, Milton Keynes) for John Sisk & Son.
• VincicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a partner/client. Atlantic Contracts delivered UCL Pool Street (£4.5M) for Vinci.
• Bowmer & KirklandcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a partner/client on the Partners page, indicating an established working relationship as specialist subcontractor.
• ISGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a partner/client on the Partners page.
• Sir Robert McAlpinecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a partner/client on the Partners page.
• DurkancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDurkan is a residential developer/contractor. Getjar Limited was appointed by Durkan for the Kidbrooke Park Road development — Groundworks and RC Frame Phase 1 (122 affordable flats, 4–11 storeys).
• Saint-Gobain GlasscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaint-Gobain Glass partnered with Getjar Special Projects on the New Zealand House glass recycling project, enabling closed-loop glass recycling through Saint-Gobain's Glass Forever programme. Getjar introduced this process to Crown Estates and Multiplex. Glass was returned to Saint-Gobain's furnace in East Yorkshire for manufacture into new building glass.
• Crown EstatescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCrown Estates is the developer/owner of New Zealand House. Getjar Special Projects was appointed as specialist demolition and reclamation contractor for the £150M refurbishment, working under Multiplex as main contractor. The partnership enabled Getjar to deliver the 100% glass recycling initiative.
• Article 25 (More Than a Building)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGetjar joined More Than a Building as a Gold Member — a collaborative network launched by Article 25, the UK's leading built environment NGO. The network unites businesses committed to social impact through construction and design, supporting Article 25's mission to deliver sustainable schools, healthcare facilities, and homes in vulnerable and climate-challenged regions worldwide.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PCE Ltd: UK specialist contractor delivering structural concrete frames and precast concrete solutions to major main contractors — directly comparable to Masterson's RC/PT frame and Getjar Precast offerings.
• Bachy Soletanche: UK geotechnical and piling contractor — closely comparable to Masterson's piling services, serving major infrastructure and commercial clients across the UK.
• Careys Civil Engineering: UK specialist contractor providing groundworks, reinforced concrete frames, and basement engineering services to Tier 1 main contractors across London and the South East — directly comparable to Getjar's core groundworks and RC frame offering.
• AJ Morrisroe & Sons: Family-run UK specialist contractor in reinforced concrete frames, groundworks, and demolition — comparable business model, customer base (London Tier 1 contractors), and scope to Masterson Holdings' Getjar division.
• Byrne Group: London-based specialist contractor focused on reinforced concrete frames, groundworks, and demolition with in-house design capability — closely comparable to Masterson's Getjar division in scope, customer base, and London focus.
• McAleer & Rushe: Northern Ireland-headquartered specialist contractor providing concrete frame, basement, and fit-out services across the UK and Ireland — comparable in concrete frame and groundworks delivery to Tier 1 contractors.
• Expanded Group: UK piling and ground engineering specialist — directly comparable to Getjar Piling in scope, serving similar Tier 1 contractor clients on commercial and infrastructure projects.
• Keltbray Group: UK specialist contractor with piling, ground engineering, and structural concrete services — comparable in scope (piling, foundations) and customer base, with similar in-house plant and design capability.

Broad incumbents

• BAM Construct UK: Major UK Tier 1 main contractor — overlapping operating territory and customer base with Masterson; operates as a client on some projects (e.g., Aga Khan Centre) while competing for adjacent construction scopes.
• Skanska UK: Major UK contractor and Tier 1 main contractor — operates in the same London market as a client of Masterson, providing comparable building and civil engineering services at greater scale and broader scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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