North East England  ·  Part of Hewitson Group

Roads, sewers
& plot works.
For new homes.

HAB Northern is Hewitson Group's plot works and road & sewer infrastructure division, delivering adoptable roads, sewers, drainage and associated highway works for residential developments.

Plot works  ·  Adoptable roads  ·  Sewers  ·  S278 highway works
About HAB Northern

Housing infrastructure.
Self-delivered.

HAB Northern specialises in on- and off-site infrastructure for residential developments. Operating under the Hewitson Civils umbrella, our work is fully supported by Hewitson Civils' civil engineering expertise and Hewitson Plant's fleet, enabling rapid, self-delivered programmes.

  • Plot works, road and sewer infrastructure for residential developments
  • Adoptable roads, sewers, drainage and associated highway works
  • Every stage managed, from site remediation to external finishes
  • Backed by Hewitson Plant's 1,300+ machine fleet
  • CHAS accredited
  • Head office at Teesside Grange, Eaglescliffe
HAB Northern liveried van on site
2012
Incorporated
6
Core service lines
1,300+
Group plant fleet
300+
Group workforce
Accreditations
Housing infrastructure

Every stage managed,
from site remediation to external finishes.

Latest news

Latest completion.

Section 278 highway works by HAB Northern
Project updateCompleted
Recently completed

Section 278 & site drainage, County Durham

HAB Northern has completed Section 278 highway works and the full site drainage package for a new residential development in County Durham, handed over ahead of programme.

  • County Durham
  • Residential development
  • Ahead of programme
Scheme summary

Delivered ahead of programme

The Section 278 works delivered off-site highway improvements, a legal requirement tied to the residential planning consent, alongside the full site drainage package.

  • Section 278 off-site highway improvements
  • Full site drainage package
  • New residential development, County Durham
  • Handed over ahead of programme
S278
Highway works
Full
Site drainage
Durham
County
Ahead
Of programme
What we do

Our core services.

Every stage of a residential scheme, from site remediation and road & sewer construction to substructures and external finishes.

Self-delivered

Backed by
the Group fleet.

Supported by Hewitson Civils' engineering expertise and Hewitson Plant's 1,300+ machine fleet.

Latest schemes

Recent work.

Part of Hewitson Group

Operating under
the Hewitson Civils umbrella.

Work with us

Planning a
residential scheme?

Talk to our team about plot works, roads, sewers and highway works for your next development.

›About us
HAB Northern

About us

The plot works and road & sewer infrastructure division of Hewitson Group, specialising in residential developments.

Our story

Specialists in
housing infrastructure.

HAB Northern Ltd was incorporated in 2012 and is based at Teesside Grange, Eaglescliffe, the headquarters of Hewitson Group. We specialise in housing developments, managing every stage of a project from site remediation and road & sewer construction to substructures and external finishes.

Operating under the Hewitson Civils umbrella, we deliver on- and off-site infrastructure for residential developments: adoptable roads, sewers, drainage and associated highway works.

We have cultivated strong client relationships by consistently delivering high-quality work in a timely manner.

Quarry Road groundworks, Trimdon
Infrastructure
HAB Northern

Plot works, adoptable roads, sewers and highway works

Engineering
Hewitson Civils

Civil engineering expertise supporting every scheme

Plant & Fleet
Hewitson Plant

1,300+ machine fleet for self-delivered programmes

Hewitson Group

Three divisions.
One group.

In 1987 Michael Hewitson bought his first JCB, branching out into the construction industry alongside the farming partnership. Hewitson Group is now a groundworks-led business with a workforce of over 300 people, and celebrates 40 years in 2027.

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01  ·  Civil engineering

Hewitson Civils

A leading groundworks and civil engineering contractor across the North East, delivering packages from £50,000 to £10 million. HAB Northern operates under the Civils umbrella.

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02  ·  Plant hire & sales

Hewitson Plant & Haulage

Plant hire and sales nationwide, supported by our own plant haulage and aggregate haulage within the North East. One of the UK's fastest-growing plant providers, with 1,300+ mainline machines for hire nationwide, supported by 16 eight-wheel tippers for muck away and aggregate supply.

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03  ·  Residential development

Hewitson Development

Three residential brands: Oaktree Living (affordable), Appleton Homes (high-end private) and Albrough Homes (housing for social care).

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Standards

Accreditations &
company.

HAB Northern is CHAS accredited, and is a registered company within Hewitson Group.

Company
HAB Northern Ltd
Company No.
08234902
Incorporated
1 October 2012
Registered Office
Teesside Grange, Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees, TS16 0QH
Group
Hewitson Group
›Services
Housing infrastructure

Our services

On- and off-site infrastructure for residential developments, from site remediation through to external finishes.

Planning a residential scheme?Talk to our team about plot works, roads, sewers and highway works for your next development.
›Schemes
Our work

Schemes

Plot works, road, sewer and highway infrastructure delivered for residential developments.

›Sustainability
Our commitment

Sustainability

Hewitson Group's environmental commitments apply across every division, including HAB Northern.

Hewitson Group

Measurable. Realistic.
Improving.

We are committed to reducing environmental impact while delivering practical solutions for clients, with a focus on real, measurable change.

  • Carbon Offsetting10% of annual carbon emissions are offset each year, a baseline commitment the Group is actively working to increase.
  • HVO Fuel ProgrammeHydrotreated Vegetable Oil is used across all major projects where available, significantly reducing carbon output versus conventional diesel with no change to equipment performance.
  • 4-Acre Solar InstallationA 4-acre solar array is in development at the Group's Teesside headquarters, targeted to generate significant on-site renewable energy.
  • Tree Planting & BNGActive participation in tree planting and Biodiversity Net Gain schemes across development sites, supporting planning requirements and wider environmental commitments.
  • Client Carbon ReportingSupporting contractor and developer clients with carbon impact data and HVO fuel verification aligned to project sustainability requirements.
  • Self-Delivered ResourcesGroup plant, people and haulage are deployed on appointed projects, with dedicated on-site fuel infrastructure at Teesside Grange supporting the transition to HVO.
Trees planted on Hewitson farmland
10%
Emissions offset annually
HVO
Fuel programme
4ac
Solar array in development
›Contact
Get in touch

Contact us

Talk to us about plot works, road and sewer infrastructure for your next residential development.

Find us

Get in touch.

Talk to us about plot works, road and sewer infrastructure for your next residential development.

Head Office
Teesside Grange, Eaglescliffe,
Stockton-on-Tees, TS16 0QH
Head Office Phone
Company Details
HAB Northern Ltd. Registered in England & Wales,
Company No. 08234902
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›Careers
Join the team

Careers

Build a career in housing infrastructure with a division of Hewitson Group, a growing, family-built business.

Why HAB Northern

Build your career
with us.

Hewitson Group is a family-built business, and that culture runs throughout everything we do. Decisions are made by people who care about the outcome, and careers are built on genuine merit and accountability.

  • Part of Hewitson Group, founded in 1987 by Michael Hewitson
  • A growing Group that promotes from within and invests in its people
  • Work on plot works, road and sewer infrastructure for new homes
  • Backed by the Group's own plant, haulage and Teesside Grange HQ
Delivery
If we commit to something, we deliver it. That mindset applies to every person in the business.
Accountability
We take ownership. We find solutions and get the job done.
Growth
A growing business means real opportunity. We promote from within and invest in our people.
Experience
Nearly 40 years of operational knowledge runs through the Group. Come and add to it.
Register your interest

Apply today.

No current vacancy listed? We accept speculative applications and will keep your details on file for suitable roles.

Areas of Work
Civil engineering, plant operations, site management, commercial management and estimating
Based At
Teesside Grange, Eaglescliffe, TS16 0QH
Recruitment Enquiries
Apply now

Send us your details and we will be in touch about suitable roles.