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Established in 1979, Shield Services Group( Shield) is a specialist technical contractor, working across a range of sectors all over the UK. Its diverse capabilities mean it can complete works for multiple aspects of construction, engineering and refurbishment, and it has worked on some notable schemes over the course of its history.
Over the last three years, Shield has achieved significant growth, so Construction & Civil Engineering joins Chairman of the company, Luke House, to gain some updates on its successes – we last spoke in 2022.“ Our turnover was around £ 39 million back then, but this year, we are well on track to hit £ 60 million,” he begins.“ One area where have seen particular growth is our Mechanical and Electrical division, which in 2022 was bringing in approximately £ 7.4 million; it is on target this year to hit £ 20 million. The Marine division has also jumped from £ 6 million to £ 10 million in that time.
“ All other areas have shown steady growth in figures over that period, but what is more pleasing for me is that the level of quality has risen every year. This is really what has driven the growth because it has helped us become more established in all our respective markets.”
Luke then reflects on the factors that have driven such remarkable growth and improvements:“ A huge element for me is the change in structure back in 2022. At that time, I appointed managing directors for each division, whereas previously I was overseeing everything. Putting those people in place has given them the opportunity to focus solely on their divisions and it has been a huge driving force, both financially and from a quality perspective. It has really given our clients further confidence in what we deliver, and it has paid dividends across the group.”
This process has also involved developing Shield’ s internal team, as Luke elaborates:“ Your business is your people. Every time someone gets promoted, it gives someone else the opportunity to take on more responsibility. There are no glass ceilings here. Whenever we have a position with more responsibility to fill, we always look internally first to ensure people can progress. It also makes people happier, and a happier workforce is a more productive one.”
Project examples
Luke then highlights some of the standout projects that the company has taken on
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