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Breheny Civil Engineering is proud to sponsor Eve Smith, who is currently completing summer work experience with Coventry City Council. Eve is not only gaining valuable experience in the workplace — she’s also making waves in the water! Training with the City of Coventry Swimming Club, Eve has had an exceptional year, becoming Warwickshire and West Midlands Regional…
Birchwood Primary School in Martlesham approached Robin Percy, Frameworks Manager at Breheny, asking for help with their OPAL scheme. Darren Alger, Regional Buyer, liaised with and received fantastic support from Burdens, Wolseley Group & Polypipe Civils. OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) is a school improvement programme, focused on enhancing the quality of play in primary schools. It’s aim is…
On the 13th September, members of the Breheny team are doing a skydive for the charity “Break” with UK Parachuting in Beccles. Simon Podd, Craig Clarke, Lauren Creasey and Kirsty Marr will be doing a tandem jump at around 13,000 feet. Travelling at about 120 mph when they leave the plane, they will fall 5,000 feet in around 40…
After nearly 42 years with company, at the age of 73, Phil Chapman, one of our most senior and experienced General Foreman, is hanging up his Hard Hat. Starting as an operative, Phil quickly progressed to pipe layer, ganger, and foreman within the company. He’s undertaken a wide range of projects for Breheny over the years from road &…
Breheny Civil Engineering has temporarily moved all its Head Office staff from our Needham Market base to offices at: Breheny Civil Engineering, Wherstead Park, The Street, Wherstead, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2BJ The temporary move is to facilitate major renovations to the Needham Market Office, which will improve the facilities for both staff and visitors. The team will be…
We are incredibly proud of Owen Moye, who was recognised at the CECA Southern Awards last week! Owen was highly commended in the Level 4-7 Apprentice of the Year category — a fantastic achievement that reflects his dedication and hard work. Owen has recently completed his Apprenticeship and degree at Anglia Ruskin University, and has also achieved professional status as…
On Wednesday 25th June, our Contracts Director, Gary Fowler, and Senior Project Manager, Kevin Sturgeon, visited The Mix youth charity in Stowmarket to present a donation towards their upcoming prom event. The Mix is a fantastic non-profit organisation supporting young people across Mid Suffolk and beyond, providing essential services that promote mental health, wellbeing, and personal development. We were incredibly impressed by…
We’re proud to share that Charlie Morris, Sub-Agent at Breheny Civil Engineering, has successfully passed his End Point Assessment, achieving Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). Charlie began his career by earning a Civil Engineering degree from Anglia Ruskin University in Chelmsford and has continued to build on that foundation through his apprenticeship and…
James “Jim” started with us less than a year ago, in August 2024, and has made such a big impression on the instructors at the National Construction College, that he has been nominated for Construction Plant-Hire Associates’ ‘Stars of the Future’ Young Plant Operative Award! This awards scheme is for apprentices and trainees in the construction plant sector. Jim is…
We’re proud to be playing a part in the early works for Sizewell C Power Station, a project that will strengthen the UK’s energy resilience and create over 10,000 jobs — many right here in Suffolk. Our Chairman, John Breheny, was recently interviewed by BBC Look East to discuss our involvement so far, including the delivery of two new roundabouts…
Last week, members of the Breheny team visited Sizewell Beach to participate in a beach clean alongside other businesses and contractors, demonstrating our commitment to supporting Sizewell C in preserving the coastline. A special thank you to Onsite Support Ltd for organising the event, and to everyone who took part.