PD Developments Previously traded as PD Developments
Groundworks & Civil Engineering — Northwest, Midlands & North Wales

Built on Expertise,
Delivered with Integrity

O’Grady Construction is a premier groundwork subcontractor based in the Northwest, delivering civil engineering and groundworks packages across the Northwest, Midlands, North Wales and beyond.

5+
Years Experience
£10M+
Projects Delivered
3
Regions Covered
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About O’Grady Construction

Your Full-Build Groundworks Partner

Based in Cheshire and operating across the Northwest, Midlands, North Wales and beyond, O’Grady Construction is a building and groundworks contractor with extensive experience in the construction and civils industry.

What We Do

Our Core Services

From deep drainage to commercial civils, we handle every aspect of your groundworks package across the Northwest, Midlands and North Wales.

Commercial & Industrial

Large-scale groundworks packages for commercial, industrial, logistics and leisure projects across the Northwest, Midlands and North Wales.

Civil Engineering

Full civil engineering packages including drainage systems, infrastructure works and structural civils throughout the Northwest, Midlands and North Wales.

Value Engineering

We champion cost-effective solutions without sacrificing quality — identifying efficiencies from the earliest planning stages.

Earthworks

Comprehensive earthworks solutions including bulk excavation, cut and fill, and land formation to prepare sites for construction across all regions.

Groundworks & Foundations

Expert excavation, pad foundations, ground beams and slab construction across all regions.

Substructure Works

Complete substructure packages — piling caps, pile raft slabs, retaining walls and basement construction to the highest technical standards.

Deep Drainage

Specialist deep drainage installation — sewer infrastructure, culverts and stormwater systems including large-scale attenuation tanks.

Attenuation Structures & Tanks

Design and construction of attenuation tanks, oversized pipes and geocellular systems for surface water management — delivering sustainable drainage solutions compliant with current SuDS requirements.

FRC Works

Specialist formwork and reinforced concrete works encompassing in-situ pours, column and wall construction, and complex structural concrete packages delivered to exacting tolerances.

External Finishing Works

Professional external finishing including paving, kerbing, fencing, soft landscaping and site clearance — completing your project to the highest standard.

Why O’Grady Construction

Safety. Quality.
Multi-Region Expertise.

At O’Grady Construction, safety is a core value. We prioritise the well-being of our team and adhere to the highest industry standards across the Northwest, Midlands, North Wales and beyond.

Wide Coverage

Based in the Northwest and actively delivering across the Midlands, North Wales and beyond.

Value Engineering

Proven track record of identifying efficient solutions that cut costs and boost functionality.

Safety First

Unwavering regulatory compliance and the well-being of every team member on site.

Early Involvement

Thorough planning and proactive problem-solving from the outset to elevate timelines and budgets.

5+Years
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Case Studies

Featured Projects

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PLP Basford Park
Groundworks & Civils · Crewe
PLP Basford Park
456,000 sq ft · £2.5M · 2022
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PLP Stafford
Groundworks & Drainage · Stafford
PLP Stafford – Stone Business Park
365,000 sq ft · £3M · 2022–23
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QE2 Dock
Civil Engineering · Ellesmere Port
QE2 Dock – RoRo Facility & Truck Park
£3.5M · 2023
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ICT Papermill
Groundworks & Foundations · Deeside
ICT Papermill – Deeside
£1.5M · Nov 2023 – Aug 2024
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Brindley Theatre
Commercial · Runcorn
Brindley Theatre Extension
£1.5M · Aug 2024 – Ongoing
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Haveley Hey Community School
& Finally
Community · Wythenshawe
Haveley Hey Community School
Groundworks donated free of charge · 2022
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Client Feedback

Trusted by Industry Leaders

I worked with O’Grady Construction who carried out the groundworks package for The Paper Mill Project, Deeside. The project involved some challenging and complex works which were managed in a professional and competent manner.

Project Manager
ICT Papermill, Deeside

Although there have been some complex design issues during this stage which could have resulted in delays, O’Grady Construction have been instrumental in keeping the project on track throughout.

Senior Site Manager
Brindley Theatre, Runcorn

Their robust relationships with regional suppliers across the Northwest, Midlands and North Wales means seamless coordination and timely project delivery. An outstanding groundworks contractor.

Commercial Director
Regional Construction Client

Ready to start your next groundworks project?

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Let’s Talk About Your Project

Whether you’re planning a large civil engineering package or need a reliable groundworks subcontractor across the Northwest, Midlands or North Wales, we’d love to hear from you.

Head Office
651a Mauldeth Road West,
Chorlton, Manchester, M21 7SA
Telephone
03300 886 990
Coverage
Northwest, Midlands & North Wales and beyond

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