Tilbury Douglas reports revenue and profit growth as order book reaches £1.48bn
Tilbury Douglas has reported increased revenue, profit and order book growth in its 2025 Group accounts, with the contractor citing continued demand across its core building, engineering and infrastructure sectors.
The business reported gross revenue of £692.1m for the year, up 12% from £619.6m in 2024, while consolidated revenue increased 11% to £600.1m.
Operating profit rose 28% to £14.6m, with operating margin improving from 2.1% to 2.4%.
Cash balances also increased during the period, rising 28% to £65.1m, while the business said it remains debt free. Its order book grew 17% year-on-year to £1.48bn.
ESG strategy launched as contractor targets long-term growth
During the reporting period, Tilbury Douglas also launched a new Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Strategy, outlining commitments around sustainability, community impact and reporting standards across the business.
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The contractor said the strategy is intended to support long-term value creation for customers, employees and local communities.
Craig Tatton, Chief Executive Officer at Tilbury Douglas, said: “Our 2025 performance reflects the strength of our business model and our focus on sectors that offer long-term demand with a balanced risk profile.
“By leveraging our regional presence and investing in our customer and supply chain relationships, we continue to deliver high-quality outcomes across our business service lines.
“We remain firmly committed to becoming the leading UK contractor in our chosen sectors by 2029. To achieve this, we are targeting a £2bn+ order book, industry leading Net Promoter Scores, and an operating margin in excess of 3.5%, all underpinned by a strengthened balance sheet.”
Order book growth supports contractor expansion plans
The business said it is continuing to focus on disciplined project delivery and sector-specific growth opportunities as part of its longer-term strategy.
Nicholas Pollard, Chair at Tilbury Douglas, added: “Looking ahead, we will continue to strengthen our core businesses while pursuing new, appropriate opportunities that build on our experience and will ensure that Tilbury Douglas continues to thrive.
“With strong business foundations in place, we are well-placed to pursue further growth, scale up our operations and deliver sustained value.”
Tilbury Douglas also confirmed it achieved Silver status under the Fair Payment Code during the reporting period.
