Construction group invests in more staff and state-of-the-art HQ
Yorkshire-based construction specialist, Henley Group, is marking its 10-year anniversary with an 85% increase in year-on-year sales and a new office in Wakefield to accommodate its expansion.
The investment in office space and new hires comes as Henley Group also reports a rise in operating profits of 192%. It is on track for a turnover of more than £12m this financial year.
The company has built up its team over the last 12 months, hiring seven office-based employees and bringing its permanent number of staff to 23.
Its new headquarters offers further space for the business to grow, with 10 more hires forecasted by mid-2024.
Henley Group employs 80 contracted tradesmen and operatives and is looking to employ 15 more workers in this sector within the next 12 months.
The new two-storey office occupies over 6,000 sq ft and is within easy commuting distance for key management and staff.
Managing director, Shaun Henley, founded the business in 2012, beginning his career on site learning the skills of the trade on both small and large scale residential and commercial projects.
The group now comprises a growing portfolio of businesses including Henley Stone Specialists, Henley Stone Restoration and Remedials, Henley Granite and Marble, and Henley Rail Services.
Shaun Henley said: “I’m really proud of how far the company has come in the last 10 years since our first project in 2013.
“It’s a testament to the team that we’ve been able to grow this rapidly, without compromising on our core values, quality and safety.
“It’s been a difficult few years for businesses in most sectors and the construction industry is no exception, impacted by way of job losses, rising costs and key players exiting the market.
“While it’s been a challenging time, by focusing on uncompromising quality, expanding our service offering and business portfolio and forging key relationships, we’ve been able to buck this trend and we’re excited for what the next decade will bring.”
Most recently, the group has worked on prestigious projects, including the natural stone rebuild of Burberry’s flagship New Bond Street store, and the entire glassfibre reinforced concrete installation on HSBC’s new retail banking headquarters in Birmingham.
In addition, the group constructed the full masonry package at the Royal Pavilion in Poundbury, which was opened by Queen Elizabeth II.
Henley added: “Our next proposition is ‘Project Eagle’, which will be the next stage in establishing an integrated construction group that offers specialist services and products by optimising Henley Group’s current position in specific sub-sectors of the UK construction market.”
