McGowan Environmental Engineering

McGowan Environmental Engineering is a family-owned business that has been organically growing since its inception in 2009. Based in the stunning Cairngorms National Park in the UK, we have established ourselves as a highly respected contractor, delivering civil and environmental engineering projects across the UK and Ireland. We take great pride in our commitment to nurturing, training, and developing our workforce, with the majority of our team living in the surrounding rural area. Our team of over 60 full-time staff boasts a wealth of experience from both the civil and environmental engineering industries.

At McGowan Environmental Engineering, we offer a diverse range of specialised services to a wide portfolio of clients, where project values vary from 20k to 6m. Our focus is on delivering quality and value, earning trust, and developing long-term working relationships. We understand that every client and project is unique, which is why we offer bespoke solutions tailored to each project, delivered by a dedicated and skilled project team.

Our Story: Naturally Different

At McGowan Environmental Engineering, we pride ourselves on being Naturally Different through our environmentally sensitive and sympathetic approach. Our projects are often located in fragile and protected environments, and we strive to minimise any impact, increase biodiversity, and restore natural habitats through positive reinstatement. We take great care to protect natural habitats, working closely with local communities and stakeholders to ensure that our projects benefit the environment and the local community.

CARE Values

Our CARE values are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, and these values shape the way we work with our clients, stakeholders, and team members. We are committed to providing a safe working environment for our people and the public, investing time and money in Health & Safety, and continually reviewing our processes, procedures, and policies to ensure compliance with legislation and the achievement of industry-recognised accreditation standards.

Management Team

Our experienced Management Team leads the company, providing strategic direction and overseeing the day-to-day operations. The team includes professionals from both the civil and environmental engineering industries, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to the business.

Policies & Accreditations

We operate an Integrated Management System and are committed to maintaining the highest safety and quality standards. We hold a range of industry-recognised accreditations, including ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), and OHSAS 18001 (Health & Safety Management). We are proud of our Health & Safety performance and track-record across all operations.

Services

We offer a wide range of civil and environmental engineering services, including:

• Access Infrastructure
• Bridges & Structures
• Cable & Pipe Laying
• Coastal Protection
• Hydro Energy Schemes
• Paths & Cycleways
• Peatland Restoration
• River Restoration & Flood Prevention

Our experienced and professional multi-skilled project teams are dedicated to delivering quality and value on every project, earning trust and developing long-term working relationships with our clients.