S&R Construction targets growth with new HQ

A construction and utilities business has marked a record year with the opening of a new headquarters to support continued growth.

S&R Construction has opened its £8 million new base in Kingswinford, transforming a 2.3-acre site into a modern administrative base for the growing group.

The two-storey building includes offices, a training academy, events space and staff gym, alongside a large depot supporting traffic management operations and fleet maintenance.

Founded in the Black Country in 1998, the family-run firm has expanded from utility installation into groundworks, traffic management and housing development, breaking the £51 million turnover mark and supporting around 350 jobs.

Managing director Steven Sankey, who is joined in the firm by his three sons Chris, Jamie and Ryan, said: “Our new headquarters have been a real labour of love and taken nearly three years from bidding for the land to moving in.

“We wanted to regenerate an old traditional Black Country site and create something special, a home where our team wanted to come to work and a place where we could entertain clients that range from local authorities and major infrastructure contractors to housebuilders and commercial landlords.

“The offices have all been ergonomically designed, we’ve got the latest lighting installed and we’ve created lots of different spaces where staff can relax. 

“We’re big on metal wellbeing here thanks to our champion Tracey Sankey and believe fitness can play a big role, so part of the lower floor is a gym that features cardio machines, weights and even a boxing ring. 

“Some people have said it’s better than the gym they actually go to!”

Steven added: “The business has taken on 50 people in the past twelve months and this is just the start. 

“By placing integration at the heart of our business, the ambition is to hit £70 million by the end of 2026 and this will probably require a similar recruitment push going forward.”

From left, Chris, Jamie and Ryan Sankey, with their mother Tracey, who is director and mental health and wellbeing champion at S&R Construction

The S&R Construction team outside their new headquarters in Kingswinford

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