Business Details
33 Years
experience
Trusted Construction Contractors in Manchester
Established in 1993, Cara Group has built a reputation as a trusted multi-disciplinary construction contractor operating across the UK. With headquarters in Manchester and regional offices in Yorkshire and Merseyside, we specialise in delivering tailored construction solutions through six core divisions: brickwork, concrete flooring, nuclear, utilities, landscaping, and general construction. Our team of over 160 skilled professionals combines technical expertise with a commitment to safety, quality, and timely project completion.We pride ourselves on fostering long-term client relationships through collaborative working practices and a focus on innovation. As an employee-owned trust, we reinvest in workforce development and community engagement, having supported over 100 apprentices and graduates while partnering with local charities and businesses. Our ISO 9001 accreditation underscores our dedication to quality management systems, ensuring every project meets exacting standards from inception to handover.
Services
Construction
Brickwork
Concrete Flooring
Nuclear
Utilities
Landscaping
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years' experience in multi-disciplinary construction projects
- Our ISO 9001-certified quality management systems ensure consistent delivery
- Employee-owned structure guarantees accountability and reinvestment in skills
- Integrated service packages combine six specialist divisions under one contract
- Proven track record with major clients like BAM, Morgan Sindall, and Wates
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
What people say
Highly skilled professionals
Delivered on time
Proactive and organised
Safety-focused operations
Collaborative working approach
Services
Construction
Cara Construction operates as both principal contractor and specialist subcontractor, delivering projects valued between 500,000 and 10 million. Our capabilities span commercial, healthcare, education, and infrastructure sectors, with expertise in design-and-build procurement and public-sector frameworks. We maintain strict adherence to safety protocols while executing complex schemes involving earthworks, concrete structures, and highway construction.
Brickwork
Cara Brickwork delivers large-scale masonry projects across northern England, working with major contractors like Morgan Sindall and Wates. Our services include technical design appraisals, fire barrier installations, and quality assurance through bespoke Fieldview Systems. We specialise in collaborative pre-construction planning to ensure cost-effective, durable solutions that meet exact project specifications.
Concrete Flooring
Cara Flooring provides internal and external concrete flooring solutions, including reinforced slabs, structural screeds, and polished concrete surfaces. With 20+ years of experience, we combine technical expertise with membership of the Concrete Society to deliver durable, specification-compliant flooring for commercial and industrial clients across the UK and Europe.
Nuclear
Cara Nuclear executes projects in regulated environments, specialising in decommissioning and new build schemes. Our services include earthworks, concrete structures, and utility installations, supported by 15+ years' experience and recognition from the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority for procurement best practices. We maintain safety-critical systems for Magnox site facilities under long-term framework agreements.
Utilities
Cara Utilities manages clean water, wastewater, and energy infrastructure projects across United Utilities and Severn Trent regions. Our capabilities include live sewer replacement, pipeline rehabilitation, and combined sewer overflow chamber construction. We employ techniques like directional drilling and shaft sinking to deliver minimally disruptive solutions for public and private sector clients.
Questions
What construction sectors does Cara Group work in?
We operate across commercial, healthcare, education, stadia, housing, civils, power, and utility sectors.
Are Cara Group ISO accredited?
Yes, we hold ISO 9001 Quality Management accreditation.
What project values can Cara Group handle?
We undertake projects ranging from £500,000 to £10 million.
Do Cara Group offer nationwide services?
While based in the North West, we deliver projects across the UK and Europe.
How does Cara Group ensure quality control?
We use bespoke Fieldview Systems for quality assurance and maintain ISO 9001 standards.
What nuclear experience does Cara have?
Cara Nuclear has 15+ years' experience, including Magnox site framework agreements.
