Markets

The Rhead Group formed in 1985 and has grown organically to become a leading project services organisation across the UK in a variety of defined sectors. The company has a bed rock of services which are applied to six principle sectors in both the UK and overseas. This is achieved either directly or collaboratively with partner companies to offer a wider provision of high quality services.

The Rhead Group continues to grow at 20% year on year and is underpinned by robust policies and a ‘can do’ approach. The future strategy includes the continuation of organic growth in developing market share whilst also acquiring new strategic capabilities to enable access to new markets.

Oil & Gas
The continuously evolving conditions of the UK energy market will necessitate significant ongoing investment in infrastructure to ensure the security of supply. The programme management of this investment in both capital programmes and the ongoing refurbishment of the national networks and terminals is a core attribute of the Rhead Group.

Water
The water Industry is the largest and fastest growing capital market with over £15 Billion being invested in capital programmes across the UK over the next five years. This investment challenge in managing the many complex programmes around the UK dovetails with the strategic capability that the Rhead Group offers. We look forward to continually expanding in this exciting market over the next few years.

Energy & Waste
This rapidly expanding market, including energy saving and carbon footprint reduction, continues to feature strongly in the Rhead Group strategic plan.

Energy, in terms of its high profile and environmental impact and its close relationship with the company’s corporate social responsibility is an increasingly important dimension to the Group’s diverse portfolio.

Transport
The Rhead Group expects continued and exponential investment in this sector over the next 20 years and beyond.

The company intends to develop its growing role in the international transport market, with road, rail, airport and maritime construction projects.

Nuclear
This market is becoming increasingly important in response to the shifting views in the international and national energy debate.
The Rhead Group is effectively positioned to continue delivering its core activities to this sector, in particular, project and programme management and safety critical reviews through the site license conditions. This is principally through the engagement with our subsidiaries and our partner organisations. This we believe is an exciting sector to operate and we are keen to further establish a presence in this Industry.

Marine
The Marine Industry is at the heart of our islands economy with over 97% of goods being shipped across the seas. This dominant method of transportation requires a solid infrastructure in terms of both shipping and coastal ports. The military requirement on marine programmes is also significant with the ongoing construction of the Astute Class Submarine, the Aircraft Carriers and the Type 45 Frigates. These complex programmes require robust project management control mechanisms to be embedded throughout the breadth and depth of its supply chain. This is an exciting new sector which the Rhead Group is operating and we look forward to expanding this part of our business over the coming years.