Construction firm Stepnell, which generates annual revenues of more than £90m, opens its first office in Liverpool. Tony McDonough reports

A £93m-turnover construction firm has opened its first office in Liverpool.

Warwickshire-based Stepnell has established a team in the Royal Albert Dock on the city’s waterfront. It says this latest investment will allow it to better service North West clients in the education, healthcare, and commercial sectors.

Tom Sewell, director at Stepnell, said: “The North West is a region full of potential and growth and our new Liverpool office puts us right at the heart of this opportunity, enabling us to work closely with local businesses.

“We can build on our existing frameworks, be agile in responding to client needs, and add significant value to the communities we work in, with particular emphasis on opportunities in the public sector, from healthcare to higher education.”

Stepnell says it is committed to integrating itself within the local economy, using its established public sector frameworks to “enhance business diversity and strengthen its supply chain”. 

It has appointed Peter Commins as non-executive director from Kier, who has extensive knowledge of the North West market, and Louise Morris as business development manager, formerly of SCAPE.

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She added: “It is an exciting time to be joining Stepnell as it expands into the North West region.

“I look forward to applying my experience to support the company’s ambitious growth here, focusing on opportunities that align with our clients’ needs, developing strong relationships, and further broadening our project portfolio.”

Stepney also operates from bases in Nottingham, Rugby, Wantage, Poole, Southampton and Bristol. The family-owned business has been operating for more than 155 years.