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Est. 1983
Devon & cornwall
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Groundworkers

Laying the foundations so people and places can thrive

For over 40 years we’ve been the trusted groundworks contractor in the South West. From building roads and sewers, to laying the foundations for new housing estates, Champion is at the forefront of high-quality construction.

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Champion Groundworks team in Devon and Cornwall
Champion Groundworks working in Sherford

Serving our communities

For over 40 years we've been delivering the groundworks needed across the South West, helping people and places thrive. Since the start we've taken a local and personal approach, ensuring community-focused development.

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Supporting our people

We help our people to learn, grow and thrive with the company. From apprentices to management, we are always looking to hire talented and hardworking individuals.

Careers with champion

Delivering for our clients

Our work is technical, highly skilled, and demanding. We build the homes, roads and infrastructure people need. We roll up our sleeves and get the job done, laying the foundations so people and places can thrive.

Discover our approach

We deploy the best people, technology and processes, so every construction project can be a success.

Civil Infrastructure

We excel at delivering high-quality infrastructure including roads, utilities, retaining structures and drainage.

Civil Infrastructure

Earthworks

We handle excavation and soil disposal with precision, from residential to large commercial developments.

Earthworks

Commercial Groundworks

We specialise in commercial projects, including business parks and schools.

Commercial Groundworks

Residential Groundworks

We deliver safe, durable and sustainable foundations for homes and communities.

Residential Groundworks

Building for our communities

We’re transforming groundworks with our clients.

Always the right way

Innovation

We have always led the way in delivering groundworks more effectively and efficiently. We have our own in-house plant maintenance & support fleet.

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Health & Safety

We want all our teams to go home safely at the end of each day. We constantly review how we operate and find safer ways to work.

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Training

We know it’s vital for our teams to be well-trained. This keeps our sites safe and creates career development opportunities.

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Sustainability

We use the latest equipment and processes to reduce our environmental impact on site. We always look for more sustainable ways of working.

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Explore our interactive map to see where our unmatched expertise in groundworks is transforming communities across Devon and Cornwall.

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Foxes Field, Penzance
In Progress

Foxes Field, Penzance

Groundworks for Classic Builder's new housing development totallying 78 units.

Barne Barton, Plymouth
In Progress

Barne Barton, Plymouth

Regeneration project with Lovell Homes, creating 204 affordable homes, including roads, drainage, and foundations.

Trecerus Farm, Padstow
In Progress

Trecerus Farm, Padstow

Groundworks for Baker Estates’ new housing development, focusing on foundations and infrastructure.

Meadowbrook, Callington
In Progress

Meadowbrook, Callington

Supporting Baker Estates with essential groundworks for a residential project, including drainage and roads.

Polgrean, St Austell
In Progress

Polgrean, St Austell

Groundworks for Gilbert and Goode’s housing development, establishing key infrastructure for new homes.

Troon, Cambourne
In Progress

Troon, Cambourne

Groundworks for Gilbert and Goode’s new timber-frame homes, including demolition, foundation work, and site preparation.

The Grove, Folly Gate
In Progress

The Grove, Folly Gate

Groundworks for Gilbert and Goode’s development of 23 contemporary homes, including infrastructure and utilities.

The Maltings, Merton
In Progress

The Maltings, Merton

Groundworks for Gilbert and Goode’s 33-home development, including infrastructure and utilities in a rural setting.

Tremena View, St Erth
In Progress

Tremena View, St Erth

Groundworks for Gilbert and Goode’s new residential project, focusing on infrastructure development.

Tolgarrick, Truro
In Progress

Tolgarrick, Truro

Groundworks for Persimmon’s housing development, focusing on foundational infrastructure.

Nansleadan, Newquay
In Progress

Nansleadan, Newquay

Extensive groundworks for Duchy of Cornwall’s major urban extension, creating new roads, drainage, and foundational infrastructure.

Trewhiddle, St Austell
In Progress

Trewhiddle, St Austell

Groundworks for Wain Homes' mixed-use development, including residential and commercial spaces.

Trevemper, Newquay
In Progress

Trevemper, Newquay

Groundworks for Wain Homes' residential project, focusing on infrastructure development.

Charter Walk, Liskeard
In Progress

Charter Walk, Liskeard

Groundworks for Wain Homes’ new housing development, focusing on roads, drainage, and foundational infrastructure.

Newquay Growth
In Progress

Newquay Growth

Supporting Wain Homes in the development of a residential area with groundwork, drainage, and road construction.

Higher Newham Farm, Truro
In Progress

Higher Newham Farm, Truro

Groundworks for Vistry Countryside Partnerships' new housing development, focusing on infrastructure and utilities.

NP4, Plymouth
In Progress

NP4, Plymouth

Groundworks for Vistry Countryside Partnerships' new residential project, including roads and drainage systems.

St Clare, Penzance
In Progress

St Clare, Penzance

Supporting Vistry Countryside Partnerships' new residential project with essential groundworks, focusing on infrastructure.

Longrock, Penzance
In Progress

Longrock, Penzance

Providing groundwork services for Vistry Countryside Partnerships' new residential development, establishing key infrastructure.

Molbrook, South Molton
In Progress

Molbrook, South Molton

Groundworks for Wain Homes' residential development, focusing on drainage, roads, and foundational infrastructure.

Stoneyford, Cullompton
Complete

Stoneyford, Cullompton

Groundworks for Goldmix's residential project, focusing on infrastructure and utilities.

Market Quarter, Hatherleigh
In Progress

Market Quarter, Hatherleigh

Supporting Kingswood Homes' new housing project with groundwork services, focusing on infrastructure.

North Road, Holsworthy
In Progress

North Road, Holsworthy

Groundworks for Lovell Homes’ residential development including foundational infrastructure.

Taverners Field, Exeter
In Progress

Taverners Field, Exeter

Providing groundwork services for EG Carter’s new housing project, focusing on infrastructure.

Comeytrowe, Taunton
In Progress

Comeytrowe, Taunton

Groundworks for Brookbanks’ residential project, including roads, drainage, and utilities.

Willand Road, Cullompton
In Progress

Willand Road, Cullompton

Supporting Bloor Homes' new residential development with essential groundworks.

Pinn Court Farm, Exeter
In Progress

Pinn Court Farm, Exeter

Groundworks for Bloor Homes' residential project, focusing on infrastructure and utilities.

Plymouth Road, Tavistock
In Progress

Plymouth Road, Tavistock

Groundworks for Baker Estates’ new residential project, focusing on drainage and road construction.

North Road, South Molton
In Progress

North Road, South Molton

Groundworks for Baker Estates’ residential development, including foundational infrastructure.

Tollgate Farm, Chudleigh Knighton
In Progress

Tollgate Farm, Chudleigh Knighton

Groundworks for Baker Estates' housing project, focusing on infrastructure and utilities.

Sawmills & Broom Park, Dartington
In Progress

Sawmills & Broom Park, Dartington

Supporting Baker Estates' new housing development with groundwork services, focusing on infrastructure.

Wooda Road, Appledore
In Progress

Wooda Road, Appledore

Providing groundwork services for Baker Estates' new residential project, focusing on infrastructure.

Thompsons Yard, Moretonhampstead
In Progress

Thompsons Yard, Moretonhampstead

Groundworks for Baker Estates' housing development, focusing on foundational infrastructure.

Little Cotton Farm, Dartmouth
In Progress

Little Cotton Farm, Dartmouth

Groundworks for Baker Estates' residential project, including roads, drainage, and utilities.

Pinhoe Quarry, Exeter
In Progress

Pinhoe Quarry, Exeter

Groundworks for Vistry Countryside Partnerships' major residential project, focusing on foundational infrastructure.

Sandrock, Exeter
In Progress

Sandrock, Exeter

Supporting Vistry Countryside Partnerships' new housing development with groundwork services, focusing on infrastructure.

Rocklands, Chudleigh
In Progress

Rocklands, Chudleigh

Groundworks for Vistry Countryside Partnerships' residential development, including drainage and foundational work.

Churchwalk, Newton Abbott
In Progress

Churchwalk, Newton Abbott

Groundworks for Vistry Countryside Partnerships' residential project, focusing on infrastructure and utilities.

Sherford, Plymouth
In Progress

Sherford, Plymouth

Extensive groundworks services for this large scale residential community development.

Tithebarn, Exeter
In Progress

Tithebarn, Exeter

Groundworks for Vistry Countryside Partnerships' new residential project, focusing on infrastructure development.

Whiterock, Paignton
In Progress

Whiterock, Paignton

Supporting Vistry Countryside Partnerships' new housing development with essential groundworks and infrastructure services.

40+
years working with communities
300+
staff members
50+
live projects in the South West

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On-site

Experienced Finishing Gangs

Penzance & Truro

Immediate start available

On-site

Foundation, plot drainage & finishing gangs

Devon (all areas)

Immediate start available

On-site

Groundworks Apprentices

Mid & West Cornwall

Immediate on-site work placements are available, providing real-world experience from day one.

On-site

Experienced road/foundation gangs

Plymouth & Liskeard

Immediate start available

On-site

Groundworkers

Truro & Further West

Join our expert team handling essential groundwork tasks, including excavation, foundations, and site preparation.

On-site

Experienced Finishing Gangs

Plymouth

Specialise in the final stages of construction, ensuring top-quality finishes for all our projects.

On-site

Experienced Drainage Gangs

Devon & Cornwall

Immediate start available

Management

Site Managers

Devon & Cornwall

Lead and oversee project sites, ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality from start to finish.