About Us

A.E. Yates has grown to be an integrated construction company with a turnover of £24M. We currently employ over 150 managerial, professional, technical and operational staff in civil engineering, trenchless solutions and plant hire divisions.

Investment in up to date equipment and in the development of highly skilled operational teams has enhanced our capability in all areas of operation. Our company headquarters are strategically located to serve and communicate with clients throughout the UK and beyond with immediate access to road, rail and air transport facilities.

In addition to our general civil engineering activities, mechanised tunnelling, Pipejacking, Microtunnelling and Horizontal Directional Drilling are at the forefront of our expanding business. We own and operate the largest fleet of trenchless pipeline and cable installation equipment in the UK.

The company operates to a Quality System to ISO 9001/2000 which is accredited by BSI.

A E Yates has a record of success and technical achievement which is founded in the investment of people and in new technology and from a focus on Client needs.

The company is fully committed to meeting the required standards of Quality, Customer Care, Environmental Awareness, Safety, Time and Cost demanded by Clients and we are fully supportive of the UK construction industries drive towards Continuous Improvement, Best Value and Construction Excellence.