Houghton Group welcomed Sam to become a new Site Supervisor.

Houghton Group is a proud family-run business based in Chelmsford, Essex, delivering trusted building, electrical, and renewable energy solutions across the South East. Founded in the 1970s by Mr J. Houghton, a qualified electrical engineer, the company has grown over three generations into a respected main contractor. Today, under the leadership of Ian Houghton and his sons Jamie, Ryan, and Lewis, we combine traditional values with modern expertise to deliver projects of scale and quality. We operate three specialist divisions: Houghton Building – delivering new build, refurbishment, and planned maintenance projects. Houghton Electrical – providing commercial, industrial, and domestic electrical services, including testing and certification. Houghton Renewables – specialising in sustainable solutions including Solar PV, battery storage, and energy efficiency upgrades. Our reputation is built on reliability, workmanship, and long-term client partnerships. We are proud to support the public sector, educational institutions, housing providers, and private clients, working collaboratively to deliver high-quality outcomes with minimal disruption. Accreditations - ISO 9001 (UKAS accredited Quality Management System) - CHAS Elite – Common Assessment Standard - Constructionline Gold - Safecontractor - Considerate Constructor - NICEIC Approved Contractor - MCS Certified (Solar PV and EESS) - TrustMark Approved - Cyber Essentials Plus - Environment Agency Waste Carrier Licence - Engineers are CSCS approved and DBS enhanced checked, ensuring compliance and safety at every stage. As a local SME with national standard accreditations, we are committed to delivering safe, sustainable, and high-quality projects while maintaining the personal service of a family-run business.

Founded 1992