With seven offices dispersed across the nation , Jackson Civil Engineering ( Jackson ) seamlessly weaves its expertise into the fabric of our urban landscapes . Jackson is a no-nonsense contractor that undertakes civil engineering projects across a variety of different sectors including highways , bridges , infrastructure , and flood defence . Brian Crofton , Managing Director at Jackson , describes himself as “ the new boy on the board , with 23 years of experience working within the company .
“ I joined Jackson in 2001 as a project manager and then worked my way to the top . I held positions as Regional Manager and Contracts Director , and then in 2019 , I became Managing Director ,” he declares .
From the year of its creation to the time Brian joined the company , Jackson has had a rich history . Brian walks us through the early days of the company and the changes that occurred during his time there . “ The business was started in Ipswich in 1952 by Frank Jackson . It was called Roadworks 1952 Ltd . at the time and focused on doing small housing schemes . But it has grown and diversified into building , plant hire and surfacing through the 1960s and 1970s . The Jackson brand was officially created in 1996 when the company changed its name to Jackson Civil Engineering . That same year , Frank stepped away and the business was taken over by then Managing Director , Peter Andrews .
“ Peterhouse Group then bought Jackson Civil Engineering in 1999 . We went from being
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