A range of services
We take pride in delivering a range of capabilities and to both public and private sector clients.
We offer tailored solutions to meet precise customer needs. With a wealth of experience in dealing with the varying geological conditions within our region, from hard rock in mountainous and remote areas to running sand and tidal conditions in coastal locations, we have the skills and expertise to effectively anticipate, prepare and react to all scenarios, ensuring our projects are delivered with efficiency.
Quality Service
From initial enquiry to post completion information, we offer a bespoke service tailored to each of our client’s individual needs and expectations.
We take pride in the quality of our work and to ensure that a consistent standard is maintained we are accredited to BS EN ISO 9001:2008. This not only incurs regular auditing, but also a commitment to continual improvement. Our consistently high standard of service is rewarded by repeated business and renewed frameworks.
Health & Safety
Health and safety is core to our operations, particularly when working in high-risk environments and on live sites. We are committed to maintaining the highest safety standards to protect our personnel, clients, the public, and the environment. Our internal management system is compliant with ISO 45001.
Environment
We recognise the significance of preserving the natural environment while undertaking civil engineering works. We are committed to complying with all relevant environmental legislation and standards, minimising our ecological footprint and safeguarding our natural surroundings.
From initial enquiry to post completion information, we offer a bespoke service tailored to each of our client’s individual needs and expectations.
We take pride in the quality of our work and to ensure that a consistent standard is maintained we are accredited to BS EN ISO 9001:2008. This not only incurs regular auditing, but also a commitment to continual improvement. Our consistently high standard of service is rewarded by repeated business and renewed frameworks.
Health and safety is core to our operations, particularly when working in high-risk environments and on live sites. We are committed to maintaining the highest safety standards to protect our personnel, clients, the public, and the environment. Our internal management system is compliant with ISO 45001.
We recognise the significance of preserving the natural environment while undertaking civil engineering works. We are committed to complying with all relevant environmental legislation and standards, minimising our ecological footprint and safeguarding our natural surroundings.
Our sectors
Water
Reservoirs
Flood protection
Infrastructure
Our areas of expertise:
Utilities & Pipelines
We deliver complete utility infrastructure solutions, including the installation, repair, and rehabilitation of water and drainage networks. Experienced in pipelaying and concrete work, we are capable of delivering a range of services from large scale in-situ concrete tanks to sewer connections. Our teams are well versed with working in challenging ground conditions and sensitive environments with minimal disruption to the public.
Dams & Reservoirs
Specialists in reservoir and dam construction, refurbishment, and maintenance, we work with public bodies and local authorities to deliver critical infrastructure safely and to the highest standards often in remote and difficult to access locations.
In-River and Watercourse Works
Our teams are trained and equipped for in-river working, including cofferdam installation, scour protection, culvert construction, and construction of in-channel structures. We understand the environmental sensitivities involved and always operate in close coordination with regulatory bodies.
Retaining Walls & Earthworks
We design and construct reinforced concrete and gabion retaining structures, embankments, and soil stabilisation systems, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern engineering design.
Highways & Infrastructure
From rural access roads to major junction improvements, we provide comprehensive highways and drainage solutions, including road construction, surfacing, and associated civil works.
Environmental & Flood Defence
Our experience in riverbank protection, erosion control, and habitat reinstatement supports clients’ environmental and flood resilience objectives. With increasing political and social pressures on public bodies and organisations to safeguard communities and business from environmental threats, we provide a full service from early contractor involvement and investigative work to full construction and telemetry installations for ongoing surveillance.
We deliver complete utility infrastructure solutions, including the installation, repair, and rehabilitation of water and drainage networks. Experienced in pipelaying and concrete work, we are capable of delivering a range of services from large scale in-situ concrete tanks to sewer connections. Our teams are well versed with working in challenging ground conditions and sensitive environments with minimal disruption to the public.
Specialists in reservoir and dam construction, refurbishment, and maintenance, we work with public bodies and local authorities to deliver critical infrastructure safely and to the highest standards often in remote and difficult to access locations.
Our teams are trained and equipped for in-river working, including cofferdam installation, scour protection, culvert construction, and construction of in-channel structures. We understand the environmental sensitivities involved and always operate in close coordination with regulatory bodies.
We design and construct reinforced concrete and gabion retaining structures, embankments, and soil stabilisation systems, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern engineering design.
From rural access roads to major junction improvements, we provide comprehensive highways and drainage solutions, including road construction, surfacing, and associated civil works.
Our experience in riverbank protection, erosion control, and habitat reinstatement supports clients’ environmental and flood resilience objectives. With increasing political and social pressures on public bodies and organisations to safeguard communities and business from environmental threats, we provide a full service from early contractor involvement and investigative work to full construction and telemetry installations for ongoing surveillance.
Why choose us
William Hughes is one of North Wales’ longest serving civil engineering companies. Experienced in most aspects of civil engineering, from construction of major civil engineering works on framework agreements to stand alone solutions for individual projects.
We offer tailored solutions to meet precise customer needs. With management systems in place accredited to BS EN 45001, BS EN ISO 14001 and BS EN ISO 9001, ensuring health, safety, environmental and quality standards are consistently high.
Our portfolio of exceptional engineering projects
We can offer a full range of services, from building large sewage treatment plants through framework agreements to individual projects to meet unique requirements or solve problems.
