About us

The cornerstone of your business is your reputation, and your reputation is what our foundations support. Since 1994, we’ve been delivering solutions tailored to the individual needs of a client’s project, solutions born out of specialist expertise and a depth of understanding that few others can match. From complex challenges to straightforward needs, we make foundation work efficient and guaranteed to the highest standards, laying the groundwork for success you can trust.

Our Values

We are an approachable, innovative team packed with experience, expertise, and insight. A team who can lay the foundations on which you can build a successful enterprise. A team who can simplify the complex. Integrity lies at the heart of our work, as we approach every job with openness and fairness, resulting in lasting client relationships and a loyal customer base. With decades of experience, we help you de-risk your project by anticipating challenges early on, giving you confidence and peace of mind every step of the way.

Our History

Founded in 1994 by David Evans, DJE Construction began with a clear vision: to deliver reliable, high-quality foundation solutions backed by professional expertise and a commitment to client satisfaction. What started as a small, family-oriented business quickly grew through a reputation for practical, effective solutions and a personable approach. Over the years, DJE Construction has completed over 2,500 projects, including notable features on Grand Designs, and has become a trusted name among major contractors, consulting engineers, and private clients alike. Today, we continue to build on this legacy, combining engineering insight with decades of hands-on experience.

Meet the
Team

David Evans

BSc (Hons)CEng MICE

Chairman

David is a Chartered Civil Engineer with over 45 years in the construction industry. David spent the early part of his career in Consulting, working on the design of specialist foundations and structures along with road and drainage design. He moved from consulting into contracting and was at the forefront of establishing the mini-piling and underpinning market with a large national contractor.

David founded DJE Construction Ltd in 1994 and the company has grown to provide specialist foundation solutions in East Anglia and the South East of England. The company has just celebrated its 25th anniversary.

Today, David maintains the same enthusiasm for the industry and his focus has expanded to mentoring and developing the management team within the business.

Richard Evans

Managing Director

After qualifying as a Mechanical Engineer in 2007 and working in the Automotive Industry, Richard looked for a new challenge and joined DJE Construction Ltd in 2011 and completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Geotechnical Engineering at the University of Birmingham.

By combining his expertise in both Mechanical and Geotechnical Engineering, Richard particularly enjoys taking on complex foundation projects in order to develop and deliver simple, practical and economical foundation solutions.

As second generation, he is instrumental in the continued growth and success of the business and maintaining the company’s strong reputation within the industry.

When away from the business Richard is a keen Cyclist, Snowboarder and Surfer... and pretty much anything that involves the great outdoors!

Tim Geeves

Contracts

After completing an apprenticeship as a Bricklayer at the start of his career, Tim moved into the Mini-Piling and Underpinning Industry as a site foreman and quickly progressed up to the role of Contracts Manager. With over 30 years in the piling and underpinning industry, Tim brings a wealth of experience and practical expertise to the team and is responsible for the day to day contracts management at DJE Construction ltd.
An avid sports fan, when outside of work Tim can usually be found on a golf course perfecting his swing.

Paul Lewin

Estimating and Engineering

Having spent over 12 years in the construction industry working for large Civil Engineering contractors, Paul joined DJE Construction Ltd in 2016 to strengthen the team with his extensive knowledge in Geotechnics and Site Investigation. Paul uses his comprehensive understanding of geology and his expertise in a broad range of piling and foundation systems to provide our clients with the most suitable and economic solutions.
When away from work, Paul has a passion for hiking, climbing and mountaineering.

Join Us

At DJE Construction, we know our success is built on the talent, dedication, and proficiency of our team. We’re always looking for passionate individuals who thrive on solving problems with straightforward solutions and are ready to make an impact. 

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