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Jackson is a regionally structured civil engineering firm with national capabilities. Our no-nonsense approach to work means that our clients keep coming back because they can rely on us to get the job done on time and on budget.
We have a strong reputation as a family-oriented business, and we pride ourselves on our ‘people first’ approach.
Chief Executive
Career Info
I joined JCE as a bid writer in 1998Â having previously worked in Local Government in Australia. I worked in numerous parts of the business before being given the opportunity to take over as Managing Director in 2001. I then led an MBO in 2004 which was followed by a promotion to Chief Executive of the wider Group in 2008. I now retain a key client role on the Jackson Board along with my wider Group responsibilities.
Interesting Facts
A typical Aussie, I love the outdoors so nothing makes me happier than riding through countryside, sliding down a mountain or hitting a ball around a field with my family. I’m a simple soul.
Pre-Contracts Director
Career Info
I joined Jackson as a Managing QS in 2006 have progressed through the ranks to my current position. I'm a member of the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES)
Interesting Facts
I’m ambidextrous, I hold a car racing licence, motorbike licence, I’m a big England rugby fan, a long suffering Spurs fan and I love sports, any sport!
Managing Director
Career Info
I joined Jackson in 2001 as a Project Manager, working on a £5m project to build a distribution centre at Junction 25 of the M25 for Sainsbury’s. I’ve held various roles in the business since then, and was promoted to Managing Director in 2019.
Interesting Facts
Robben island is infamous as the island where Nelson Mandela spent 27 years in prison. What is less known is that in 1995, soon after his release from prison, I was sent to the island for 18 months, where I spent my days upgrading the infrastructure and services changing the island from a prison to a World Heritage Site. Still to this day one of the most interesting and unique projects I have ever been involved in.
Finance Director
Career Info
I joined Jackson as an Accounts Assistant, progressing to Management Accountant in 2001, Financial Controller in April 2005 and then took up the position as Finance Director from January 2010. I’m a fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
Interesting Facts
I started 'Couch to 5K' during Covid and got the running bug (to everyone’s surprise). I fulfilled my ambition to run the London Marathon in April 2023 and am now looking for my next marathon challenge!
Finance Director
Career Info
I joined Jackson as an Accounts Assistant, progressing to Management Accountant in 2001, Financial Controller in April 2005 and then took up the position as Finance Director from January 2010. I’m a fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
Interesting Facts
I started 'Couch to 5K' during Covid and got the running bug (to everyone’s surprise). I fulfilled my ambition to run the London Marathon in April 2023 and am now looking for my next marathon challenge!
Finance Director
Career Info
I joined Jackson as an Accounts Assistant, progressing to Management Accountant in 2001, Financial Controller in April 2005 and then took up the position as Finance Director from January 2010. I’m a fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
Interesting Facts
I started 'Couch to 5K' during Covid and got the running bug (to everyone’s surprise). I fulfilled my ambition to run the London Marathon in April 2023 and am now looking for my next marathon challenge!
Finance Director
Career Info
I joined Jackson as an Accounts Assistant, progressing to Management Accountant in 2001, Financial Controller in April 2005 and then took up the position as Finance Director from January 2010. I’m a fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
Interesting Facts
I started 'Couch to 5K' during Covid and got the running bug (to everyone’s surprise). I fulfilled my ambition to run the London Marathon in April 2023 and am now looking for my next marathon challenge!
Finance Director
Career Info
I joined Jackson as an Accounts Assistant, progressing to Management Accountant in 2001, Financial Controller in April 2005 and then took up the position as Finance Director from January 2010. I’m a fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
Interesting Facts
I started 'Couch to 5K' during Covid and got the running bug (to everyone’s surprise). I fulfilled my ambition to run the London Marathon in April 2023, and am now looking for my next marathon challenge!
Contracts Director
Career Info
I joined Jackson as a Site QS in 1997. I progressed through various roles and was promoted to Contracts Director in 2019.
Interesting Facts
I used to play semi-pro rugby union. I captained my county (Kent) to a Twickenham Final in the County Championships and also played at Twickenham for my club side in the Middlesex 7’s, playing in front of 50,000+ people vs Wasps…we lost…badly!
The company is founded by Frank Jackson as a public works contractor ‘Roadworks 1952 Ltd’. Early work included roads and sewers for housing schemes and main road improvements.
Throughout the 60s and 70s, the company diversified into building, plant hire and surfacing. In 1976, Roadworks won its first £1m contract.
Roadworks 1952 Ltd becomes Jackson Civil Engineering and Frank Jackson retires.
Management buy out led by current Chief Executive, Richard Neall. Following the MBO, Jackson becomes the largest part of SEH group, which has an annual turnover of £250m.
Richard Neall takes the reins of SEH Group, and the group rebrands as One Group Construction, a group of 8 companies offering a variety of services to the construction sector.
Brian Crofton becomes Jackson’s new Managing Director. Richard Neall steps back.
Jackson is the largest part of One Group Construction, the parent company for a collection of construction and logistics related businesses working throughout the United Kingdom. Its subsidiaries work for government departments, fellow private sector organisations as well as directly with the general public through our retail businesses.
