Chris Woods

Bowmer and Kirkland Ltd

The Bowmer + Kirkland Group (B+K) is one of the UK's most successful, privately-owned construction and development groups. Established in 1923, the group now comprise 25 companies, most of which are construction-related, although also have a Homeland Security Division, which includes companies based in the UK, USA & UAE. Our Group headquarters are in Derbyshire and there are regional B+K offices in Sunderland, Manchester, Reading, Newark, Birmingham, Glasgow and London. Bowmer + Kirkland directly employs 1600 people and gained Investors in People accreditation in 2001 and was re-accredited in 2004, 2007, 2011 and 2016 demonstrating a commitment to staff and clients. The construction division – which accounts for approximately 80% of turnover, is a Partner of the Considerate Constructors Scheme. A sustained commitment to health and safety is proven with numerous Gold Awards from RoSPA and there are established policies for Quality, Management Systems, Ethical Employment, Training and Development, Sustainability and Environment and a Sub-contractors Code of Conduct – helping the supply chain adhere to B+K's high business standards.