Doing the Groundwork
Whether delivering a new facility or the enabling infrastructure required to support it, Glencar is a civil engineering and construction contractor providing the technical expertise, delivery certainty and collaborative approach needed to bring complex projects to life.
From major earthworks and remediation through to utilities, highways, retaining structures and specialist civil engineering, we create the foundations that enable successful development. Our teams work across complex and technically demanding environments, developing practical solutions around the specific requirements of each site.
By engaging early with customers, consultants and our supply chain, we can identify risks, refine solutions and establish the right delivery strategy from the outset. This collaborative approach helps unlock programme efficiencies, simplify delivery and create infrastructure that supports both immediate construction and long-term operational success.
Comprehensive site preparation through large-scale earthmoving, grading and groundworks. From site modelling and cut-and-fill optimisation to ground improvement and bulk earthworks, we create stable, build-ready platforms while helping to improve programme, cost and sustainability outcomes.
Resolving contamination and challenging ground conditions to create safe, compliant and development-ready sites. From contamination management and obstruction removal to ground treatment, stabilisation and landform adjustments, we develop practical solutions that improve site viability and reduce delivery risk.
Installation and coordination of the essential infrastructure required to support successful development. Our capability includes power, water, gas and telecommunications, alongside drainage solutions such as swales, balancing ponds, attenuation systems and pumping stations, providing resilient infrastructure for both construction and long-term operation.
Engineering solutions for complex and technically demanding site conditions. Our capability includes retaining systems, deep excavations, shafts, caissons, cofferdams and specialist drainage, with solutions developed around site-specific constraints, sequencing requirements and long-term performance.
Delivery of highways, estate roads and access infrastructure to ensure developments are connected, compliant and operational. From Section 278 and Section 38 works to junction upgrades, new access points, road adoption works and associated infrastructure, we manage the process from approvals through to construction delivery.
Successful projects start with strong planning, early collaboration and the right delivery strategy. We work closely with customers, consultants, our supply chain and key stakeholders from the outset to understand constraints, identify risks and develop practical solutions before work begins on site.
Our ability to integrate civil engineering, infrastructure and main construction provides a coordinated approach across the project lifecycle. By reducing interfaces and maintaining clear responsibility throughout delivery, we can simplify complex programmes, improve communication and provide greater certainty over programme, quality and cost.
Through proactive planning and value engineering, we continually look for smarter and more efficient ways to deliver, without compromising quality, safety or long-term performance.
Peter initially came in as Construction Director in 2019 but now oversees all of our UK Midlands & North operations as Managing Director of these regions.
With an exceptionally strong construction management and engineering background, Peter started his career on the Costain engineering graduate scheme. Prior to joining Glencar in early 2019, he spent 14 years at McLaren Construction, starting as a site engineer and working his way to divisional Director.
Peter has a wealth of experience in the delivery of large scale industrial and logistics projects and has delivered multiple landmark schemes for some of the UK’s biggest retailers including Ocado, Tesco & Poundland.
Roy joined Glencar from McLaren Construction, where he held the position of Divisional Director with a large project portfolio under his oversight.
With a background in engineering, Roy started his career with Tarmac before moving to McLaren in 2002. There, he developed his expertise across multiple sectors including retail, commercial, mixed use, industrial and logistics, data centres, residential and education.
With an unrivalled delivery record, Roy now has responsibility for leading Glencar’s operations in the south of the UK, London and Ireland.
Tony has a strong commercial background and in recent years has become our leader for business development. He also looks after our business support functions.
Prior to joining Glencar, Tony spent 8 years as a Director for specialist sub-contractor FK Group. Tony was responsible for leading the maintenance and refurbishment division (including overseeing multiple projects on live business parks and distribution centres for Asda, Pets at Home and B&Q among others) before moving to Dubai where he established a AED45m turnover Group office focusing on the industrial, cold store and refurbishment sectors.
Tony spent 15 years at McLaren Construction and Volker Fitzpatrick in a Commercial Director role overseeing the South East region before joining FK in 2010.
Thomas McGillycuddy is a an experienced Business Development Manager at Glencar, bringing a rich and diverse background in the financial sector, particularly in trade finance within the investment banking industry. With over 15 years of experience in relationship management, client services, onboarding, and operations, Tom’s expertise spans a range of sophisticated financial instruments. This skillset has made him an invaluable asset to Glencar, driving the company’s business development initiatives to new heights.
Prior to his role at Glencar, Tom spent more than three years at BNP Paribas, where he honed his skills in managing complex financial transactions and fostering strong client relationships. His deep understanding of the financial sector and strategic approach to business development have significantly contributed to Glencar’s expanded market presence and enhanced service offerings.
Alice Skelton is a dynamic and accomplished Business Development Manager with over 15 years of experience. Her expertise lies in building and managing relationships, generating leads, identifying opportunities, and crafting successful marketing strategies. Alice has a consistent track record of delivering success in diverse environments, sectors, and organisational sizes. Her passion for driving customer relationships and enhancing revenue has been a key factor in her professional achievements. With established connections within the Industrial & Logistics sector, Alice brings a wealth of knowledge and a robust network to her role.
In addition to her business development prowess, Alice is well-versed in HR, holding a CIPD Level 3 Diploma, and has substantial experience in specification sales, accounting, graphic design & marketing. Her previous roles as a Business Development Manager at Winvic Construction and J F Finnegan highlight her capability and dedication.
Jalal has worked as an engineer in multi-million projects which has lead him to gain extensive knowledge of technical aspects of design and implementation and the ability to persuade consultants to optimise design and produce their best work in a cost-effective way.
Jalal has always been heavily involved in projects as a key member, from conception right through to completion in a technical hands-on role and assist site team to ensure achieve defect free hand over.
Before joining Glencar, Jalal worked for Willmott Dixon in pre-construction and construction as a lead project engineer on various project and achieved award-winning defect free handover.
