The Full Story
Rowan Groundworks Ltd is a well trusted family-owned specialist in groundwork and hard landscaping with over 40 years of industry experience serving Northamptonshire and beyond. Dedicated to providing top-notch services, ensuring the safety and efficiency of your groundwork project's with are team ready to help.
We operate throughout:
Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Buckinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Leicestershire.
A Trusted Groundworks Partner
Our fully in-house team is skilled, professional, and committed to delivering work to the highest standards. Every member of our workforce is trained across all aspects of groundworks, attends site in full company uniform, and operates within strict Health & Safety guidelines.
We don’t just meet expectations — we consistently deliver projects safely, efficiently, and to an exceptional standard.
What Sets Us Apart
From small remedial works to major developments valued up to £8 million, we have the capability and experience to deliver.
A key advantage of working with us is our self-sufficiency. We own and manage our own plant and equipment, giving us full control over quality, timelines, and costs — ensuring dependable delivery on every project.
Meet the Team
Director
Lee Dorrington
With 30+ years in groundworks and civil engineering, Lee is the driving force behind Rowan Groundworks Ltd. Fully qualified and highly experienced, he leads on-site to guarantee precision, efficiency, and dependable results on every project.
Operations & Office Manager
Jessica Dorrington
With over 15 years’ experience in sales and project coordination, Jessica ensures Rowan Groundworks Ltd runs efficiently from enquiry to completion. As the main point of contact between clients and site teams, she keeps communication, timelines, and documentation on track. Her CSCS card and Banksman ticket give her solid on‑site understanding, making her a reliable and proactive member of the team.
Health & Safety Officer
Ross Light
Ross leads Health & Safety for Rowan Groundworks Ltd, ensuring every site meets regulatory and company standards. He manages all Risk Assessments, COSHH Assessments, and Method Statements, working closely with site teams to maintain safe, compliant operations. His forward‑thinking approach helps prevent issues before they arise.
Groundworks Foreman
Norman Willmott
Norman brings 50+ years of groundworks experience to Rowan Groundworks Ltd, overseeing daily site operations and ensuring work is completed safely and to specification. He coordinates teams, plant, and materials with precision, maintaining smooth, efficient project delivery. His leadership and expertise are central to the company’s reputation for quality.
Roads & Sewers Foreman
Tony Walker
Tony brings 45+ years of roads and sewers experience to Rowan Groundworks Ltd. As foreman, he manages on‑site operations, coordinating labour and resources to maintain safe, efficient, and high‑quality project delivery. His expertise and reliability make him a key part of the team.
Streetworks & Highways Supervisor
Daniel Tarr
Daniel brings 15+ years of streetworks and highways experience, overseeing on‑site operations and ensuring full compliance with regulations. He coordinates teams, permits, and traffic management to keep projects safe, efficient, and on schedule.
Our Services
We offer a complete range of groundworks and civil engineering services, including:
* Section 278 & 38 Highways Works
* Roads & Sewers
* Full Groundworks Packages up to DPC Level
* Remedial & Corrective Works
* Site Preparation & Infrastructure
Site preperations
Excavation
