History
In 1924, Wavel Buxton founded the business from a yard behind his home in Westway, Caterham, and focused on small housing projects in and around Sanderstead, Purley, Coulsdon, and Caterham.
W&R Buxton became a limited company in May 1945 shortly after VE Day.
In the 1970s, David Buxton, a developer by nature took over the helm expanding and diversifying into other construction sectors including education, commercial, health, and community.
Buxton Building Contractors Limited was formed as a registered company on 23 May 1988.
After conducting a strategic assessment of the Buxton family enterprises, a change in ownership occurred through an MBO on 26 September 2014. Subsequently, the organisation has thrived and proven to be profitable.
Our dedication to enhancing service and safety standards, as well as maximising value through collaborative efforts with Clients, Consultants, and Suppliers, while minimising environmental harm and waste, is unwavering.
We acknowledge that constant team skill improvement is crucial to accomplishing our objectives. Thus, we invest in our employees' personal and professional development and create optimal working conditions for them.
People & Wellbeing
We recognise that the wellbeing of our people is central to the way we operate. We value the contribution of our staff and take pride in maintaining a stable and experienced team, with many employees choosing to build long term careers with us.
We support a positive working environment that encourages balance, teamwork and mutual respect.
Alongside day to day work, we organise a range of social and team activities, including charity events and informal gatherings, providing opportunities for staff to connect and build relationships across the business.
Our aim is to create a workplace where people feel supported, engaged and able to contribute consistently, both on site and within the wider team.
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Charitable Giving
We support charitable initiatives that benefit the communities in which we work. This includes contributing to local causes, supporting community projects and working with organisations that align with our values.
We encourage our staff to take part in charitable and community activity, recognising the positive impact this can have both locally and across the wider industry. This includes fundraising, volunteering and supporting initiatives linked to our projects.
We recognise the role our people play in strengthening the communities around us and support their involvement where it adds genuine value.
Our approach is straightforward, support meaningful initiatives, engage where it makes a difference and contribute in a way that is practical and relevant to the communities we serve.
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Considerate Constructors
We are committed to managing our sites responsibly, minimising the impact of construction on the public and surrounding areas. This includes controlling dust and noise, maintaining clean and organised sites, managing deliveries carefully and implementing clear traffic and safety arrangements.
We have a long standing involvement with the Considerate Constructors Scheme, with many of our sites achieving high scores and positive feedback. This reflects a consistent approach across our projects, supported by both senior management and site teams.
We place strong emphasis on respecting the local community, maintaining safe and well presented sites, and communicating clearly with those affected by our works.
Our sites promote a positive working environment, with high standards of welfare, safety awareness and training. This includes supporting the next generation through engagement with students and providing opportunities to understand construction in practice.
Our aim is to deliver projects in a way that is safe, well managed and considerate to everyone involved, from our workforce to the communities in which we operate.
We achieve excellent scores a ‘high level, beyond compliance’.
Equality, Respect and Modern Slavery
We are committed to maintaining a working environment that is fair, respectful and inclusive. Everyone working with us is expected to be treated with dignity and without discrimination, regardless of age, sex, religion, disability or background.
We do not tolerate any form of discrimination, harassment or unfair treatment. We make reasonable adjustments where required to ensure that individuals are not disadvantaged and have equal opportunity to contribute and progress.
These expectations apply across our business and our supply chain. We work with partners who share our commitment to fair treatment, safe working conditions and responsible employment practices.
We take a zero tolerance approach to modern slavery, including forced labour, servitude and human trafficking. We are committed to identifying and preventing any form of exploitation within our business and supply chain.
Our approach is supported by due diligence, regular review and clear expectations of our subcontractors and suppliers. We expect all partners to comply with relevant employment, health and safety and human rights standards.
We recognise that preventing modern slavery is a shared responsibility. Any concerns are taken seriously and acted on appropriately, with issues escalated where necessary.
Our aim is to ensure that everyone involved in our projects is treated fairly, works safely and is supported in a professional and respectful environment.
Buxton Bear
Buxton Bear has become an integral part of the company's education portfolio, helping to inspire young minds in the construction industry. Through his fun and interactive approach, he has managed to educate and raise awareness about the importance of health and safety in the workplace. His presence on-site has helped to instill a positive and proactive attitude towards safety, promoting a culture of safe and responsible behavior.
In addition to promoting health and safety, Buxton Bear has made a significant contribution to the company's efforts to make construction education more engaging and accessible to young people. By incorporating fun and interactive elements into the educational material, he has helped to create an exciting and enjoyable learning environment.
His involvement in the education portfolio has helped to spark an interest in construction among young people, inspiring the next generation of builders, architects, and engineers.
Coulsdon Celtics
Buxton Building Contractors are proud to support Coulsdon Celtics FC as official sponsor of the club. A number of our employees also play for the team, making this a natural and meaningful partnership that reflects our commitment to supporting local talent and community initiatives. https://www.instagram.com/coulsdoncelticsfc/
Careers
Buxton values its staff as its greatest asset and provides a comprehensive training program for its employees.
Many staff members have remained with the company for years and have benefited from continuous development opportunities. Buxton encourages staff to undertake any training that will help them reach their full potential.
The company prefers to recruit graduates, allowing them to be trained from the ground up and build a committed and dynamic workforce. Buxton may offer part-time study or sandwich courses to support the development of graduates when recruiting.
Please note that Buxton does not employ direct trades and labour as a principal contractor.
If you are interested in applying for a Quantity Surveying or Site Management apprenticeship, please visit our 'Apprenticeships' page. To apply for a job, please send your CV using the form below.