BAM Ritchies - Head Office

BAM Ritchies is the ground engineering division of BAM Nuttall. We provide fully integrated services for a wide range of customers– both public and private sector, from small local projects to national critical infrastructure.

Over 60 years, we’ve built a reputation as the go-to ground engineering team for complex problem solving and best-value, sustainable delivery – with no surprises.

Whether we’re testing earthwork or blasting rock, we use industry-leading digital construction methods to build before we build. So you’ll know exactly what to expect from your project, and we’ll get it right first time.

Rock Drill & Blast

The UK’s largest drill and blaster, we’re responsible for over 40% of the UK’s contracts. Proven expertise in quarries, borrow pit creation, pyrotechnics, underwater blasting and civil blasting.

Complex Piling

We deliver all complexities of piling, from access restricted work to rock socketed piles. Using a strict early engagement method, we ensure you get the best-value outcome – however intricate the work.

Material Testing

The only UKAS accredited geotechnical division, we have unique permission to test earthwork and materials in the UK. This means we can run UKAS accredited labs anytime, anywhere in the country.

Grouting Operations

We take the guess work out of grouting with a digital-first approach. Proven success in contracts of all scales, from old mine treatment and compaction grouting, to specialist high penetration work.

Ground Investigation

One of the UK’s largest ground investigation contractors, we’ve developed a digital data collection system to streamline our work. Our method gives you faster, clearer, more accurate results.

Concrete Repairs

We provide a fully integrated service for surface and underground projects, both robot and hand controlled. Extensive experience in sprayed concrete, wet or dry solutions and structural grouting.

Ground Anchors

An award-winning ground anchor contractor, we engineer temporary and permanent anchoring solutions. We tie back retaining walls, strengthen foundations, stabilise slopes – and so much more.
Soil Nails and Catch Fences
We design and construct solutions to stabilise soil slopes, rock slopes and embankments. Working on both new and existing slopes, we create soil nails and catch fences that stand the test of time.

With 60 years’ experience in ground engineering, we know how to succeed in the most regulated environments. And we’re proud to uphold accreditation standards in a wide range of geotechnical disciplines.

Above all, our people are our biggest asset. That’s why we offer ongoing personal development for the whole team. So we can collaborate at all levels to deliver the BAM Ritchies service you expect.

Our accreditation credentials:

BIM Level 2 Capability

ISO 44001 Collaborative Business Relationship

ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001

ISO 27001 Information Security

Federation of Piling Specialists - Member

British Drilling Association Member - 305189

British Geotechnical Association - Member

Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining - Member

Register of Ground Engineering Professionals Staff - Members

Association of Geotechnical and Geoenviromental Specialists - Member

Sprayed Concrete Association – Member

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5 Boulevard Gemini Business Park,
Taurus Park,
Warrington
WA5 7ZT

Matt Ewing, Business Development Manager

Matt.ewing@bamritchies.co.uk

Mobile: 07740 771075

Station Road,
Edenbridge,
Kent,
TN8 6HL

Matt Ewing, Business Development Manager

Matt.ewing@bamritchies.co.uk

Mobile: 07740 771075

Kings Court,
87-89 High St,
Nailsea,
Bristol,
BS48 1AW

Matt Ewing, Business Development Manager

Matt.ewing@bamritchies.co.uk

Mobile: 07740 771075

Reference Number	Full Name	Occupation	Disciplines	Audit Expiry Date	Status
1011	William Broadberry	Support Operative		2025-10-14	Audited
0895	Louis Warren	Lead Driller	DS	2025-10-14	Audited
1007	Josh Charlton	Lead Driller	RTY	2025-08-20	Audited
0648	Ian John Wilson	Support Operative		2025-08-21	Audited
0551	Mark Bolton	Lead Driller	RTY, DS	2025-08-21	Audited
0591	Lee Minto	Lead Driller	RTY	2025-06-05	Audited
0751	Ryan Beal	Lead Driller	RTY	2025-05-28	Audited
0871	Mark Kelly	Support Operative		2025-04-06	Audited
0749	James Waugh	Lead Driller	RTY	2025-02-25	Audited
0976	Kieron Barnes	Support Operative		2025-05-29	Audited
0970	Lewis Winder	Support Operative		2025-05-27	Audited
0969	Jamie Fairhurst	Support Operative		2024-11-26	Audited
0647	Jamie Shirra	Lead Driller	RTY	2025-10-09	Audited
0900	Chris Coyle	Lead Driller	RTY, DS	2025-04-18	Audited
0885	Corey Hardman	Lead Driller	RTY	2025-05-29	Audited
0881	Ian Ward	Lead Driller	RTY	2025-05-27	Audited
0869	Chris Jess	Support Operative		2025-04-06	Audited
0871	Mark Kellly	Support Operative		2023-12-13	Audit Expired
539	Andrew Dixon	Lead Driller	RTY	2025-01-30	Audited
0771	Ian Slater	Lead Driller	CP	2024-11-26	Audited
0750	Richard McCormick	Lead Driller	CP	2024-11-16	Audit Expired
0640	Stephen Kelly	Lead Driller	RTY	2025-02-25	Audited
0528	David Nayles	Lead Driller	RTY	2025-04-03	Audited
0589	Mark Gillespie	Lead Driller	CP	2025-04-06	Audited
0641	James McFarlane	Lead Driller	CP, DS	2025-04-06	Audited
0568	Steven Kiczynski	Lead Driller	CP, DS	2025-04-06	Audited