Discover how Wordsworth Excavations is shaping the future of earthworks 

Wordsworth Excavations (Wordsworth) is a professional contractor with extensive experience in the earthworks industry. Since its establishment in 2003 by Thomas Wordsworth, it has specialised in providing top quality services in bulk earthworks, ground stabilisation, and demolition projects throughout the country. With a commitment to delivering excellence, prioritising health and safety, and ensuring compliance, the company has earned a strong reputation among major construction firms. 

“The business is based in Yorkshire, and we had an initial focus in and around that area,” begins Pre-Construction Director, Luke Woodhead. “Over the years, we have grown significantly and now operate nationwide. Approximately 75 per cent of our work is in the Midlands, delivering expert bulk excavation works, along with major earthworks services for large-scale construction and infrastructure projects.” 

With a highly skilled team and a modern fleet of heavy machinery, Wordsworth efficiently removes, relocates, and reshapes vast quantities of earth to create a stable foundation for developments. Whether road construction, commercial developments, or large residential sites, the company provides cost-effective and sustainable solutions, tailored to specific client needs. Alongside excavation works and earthworks, Wordsworth also provides soil stabilisation services, materials recycling, crushing and processing, engineering and technical services, aggregates supply, as well as retaining wall construction and drainage solutions. 

The company’s experienced team of engineers and technical specialists use cutting-edge technology to deliver precise groundworks, accurate site surveys, and efficient project management. Wordsworth offers personalised solutions, from initial feasibility studies to detailed earthworks strategies, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and optimised site performance. Whether geotechnical analysis, volumetric calculations, or value engineering, the company’s technical expertise helps clients reduce costs, improve efficiency, and achieve the highest standards of safety and quality. 

Wordsworth is committed to sustainability, implementing best practices across every project. The company prioritises material recycling, waste reduction, and minimising environmental impact to support a sustainable future for clients and communities.  

The business has an ongoing working relationship with a major contractor and is considered a green supply chain partner. Collaborating on a variety of projects, the contractor’s strong focus on sustainability and best practices helps guide the delivery of construction and civil engineering works. Becoming part of this key client’s green supply chain has enabled Wordsworth to adapt its operations with the overarching aim of reducing its carbon footprint. Currently in the process of being audited to become the first carbon neutral earthworks contractor, Wordsworth is aiming to confirm accreditation in the coming weeks. 

As part of its ESG investments, Wordsworth has increased its articulated HGV fleet to improve payload and reduce overall vehicle movements with a view to maximising efficiency and reducing emissions. Additionally, Wordsworth took possession of two articulated electric trucks to help maintain a modern fleet that can handle the demands of the business efficiently and effectively. 

With telematics technology to enable remote control of vehicles and other assets, the company is monitoring fuel burn and minimising idling to maximise uptime and reduce unnecessary carbon emissions. Wordsworth takes a multi-pronged approach to tackling this global issue, and as such, is also actively involved in procuring recycled aggregates wherever possible and ensuring any disposal predominantly goes to restoration projects rather than landfill. 

At Wordsworth, people are at the heart of everything the business does. The company takes pride in its high staff retention, creating a workplace where talent is valued, skills are developed, and careers thrive. As the business continues to grow, securing new markets and projects, Wordsworth is always looking for dedicated individuals to join the rapidly expanding team.  

“We promote from within wherever possible,” Thomas Wordsworth shares, “and several of our senior managers have been with the business for more than 15 years. We also offer apprenticeships across all areas of the business, from machine operators to quantity surveyors. These programmes provide hands-on experience and tailored training, offering a great opportunity to develop skills and build rewarding careers in the earthworks industry.” 

Joining Wordsworth means becoming part of an innovative, forward-thinking company that invests in its people. The industry is dynamic and ever evolving. Indeed, Wordsworth consistently has new and upcoming projects in the pipeline. “We are seeing bigger projects coming through all the time,” Thomas adds, “and have a planned investment strategy in place, with continued investment carefully considered to maximise positive impact. 

“In the next 12 months, we have the addition of several items of new plant and machinery, along with the renewal of existing kit, and we’ll see significant investment in hardware for our engineering department. We will also continue to prioritise our sustainability strategy. At Wordsworth, we are committed to the highest industry standards, ensuring quality, safety, and environmental responsibility across all our projects. Our accreditations reflect our dedication to excellence and continuous improvement.” 

With order books full for the current financial year, Wordsworth is on target to achieve 70 per cent fulfilment for next year within the next couple of months and is currently already in communication with clients concerning the next financial year’s projects. 

In an ever-changing sector, it’s difficult to predict future operations. “We’ve grown exponentially in the last year,” Thomas concludes, “and our focus now is on continuing that growth in a sustainable way. We aim to refine and solidify our current operations while retaining our valued team. We will continue to deliver projects to a best-in-class standard to secure repeat business and cement our industry expertise.”   

www.wordsworthexcavations.co.uk