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Experienced people who take pride in doing things properly. If that sounds like you, we’d like to hear from you.

Why M&DSpecialist piling since 1999

We are all on the same team.

Since 1999 we’ve grown into one of the UK’s specialist piling contractors, with local offices across the country and a large fleet of rigs working on everything from rail stations and schools to single-storey extensions.

The way we work is simple. Straight talking. Honest advice. Safe working. Proper follow-through. No shortcuts and no unnecessary complications.

  • Varied workDriven, augered, screw and mini piling, pile testing, underpinning and reinforced concrete, on commercial and domestic sites.
  • Local teamsOffices across the UK mean work closer to home.
  • A company that lastsMore than 25 years of designing and installing piled foundations.
M&D team members in branded gilets on a residential street

Safety & trainingQualified at every level

Safe working is not optional.

We are BSI certified to ISO 45001 for occupational health and safety. Every job runs on site-specific risk assessments and method statements, and our rigs comply with HSE guidance. Our people hold the right cards and qualifications for their role.

01

Site operatives

CSCS cards, NVQ Levels 1 and 2, and NPORS plant operator cards.

02

Foremen

CSCS and CPCS cards, SSSTS site supervisor training, and NVQ Levels 2 and 3.

03

Contract managers

CSCS cards with SSSTS, SMSTS and SEATS safety and environmental training.

04

Engineers & estimators

Qualifications across the team include BSc, BEng, MSc and FGS, with NVQ Level 2 or 3 as a minimum for engineers and designers.

As an ICE Approved Employer, we’re recognised by the Institution of Civil Engineers for supporting the professional development of our engineers.

RolesWhere you could fit in

The roles we typically hire.

We don’t always advertise. Good people are worth hearing from at any time, so if your skills match one of these areas, get in touch.

Site

Piling operatives & rig operators

Installing piles safely and efficiently with our rig fleet, from compact mini rigs to large driven and CFA rigs.

Site

Foremen & supervisors

Running crews on site, keeping the work safe, on programme and to specification.

Site

Reinforced concrete teams

Pile caps, ground beams and slabs that complete the foundation package.

Office

Engineers & designers

Designing piled solutions for problem ground and producing the calculations behind them.

Office

Estimators & contract managers

Pricing work accurately and seeing contracts through from award to completion.

Office

Office & support roles

Administration, accounts and the people who keep our offices and sites running.

How to applyCurrent opportunities

Send us your CV.

We don’t have any vacancies listed right now, but we’re always keen to hear from skilled, safety-minded people.

Email your CV to enquiries@mdfoundations.com with “Careers” in the subject line. Tell us the kind of role you’re looking for, the cards and qualifications you hold, and which part of the country you’d like to work in.

We’ll keep your details on file and get in touch if a suitable role comes up. Our privacy policy explains how we handle your information.

Flexible construction packagesYour project, your way

Let’s get your project off the ground.

We can deliver the full package below ground, from design calculations and mini piling to reinforced concrete works, or install piles to your own engineer’s design. Either way, your building gets foundations that stand the test of time.