Defence
With over 20 years of experience, Tom Willoughby has been a trusted partner to Government nominated contractors on the Ministry of Defence’s built estate, training estate, and military family housing across the North of England. We specialise in delivering maintenance services and managing both small and complex projects, consistently meeting the high standards required in the defence sector.
Defence
Tom Willoughby’s work closely in partnership with the Government’s nominated contractors on both their built estate and training estate in the North of England.
Working with DIO, based out of Catterick Garrison, we deliver services known as hard facilities management and deliver a 24 hour, 365 days a year response maintenance service across both RAF Leeming and Catterick Garrison.
Our Mission
To consistently produce superior results using our own specialist skills, local resources and best practice management.
Long Term Partnerships
With our dedicated teams throughout the North of England, we offer a dynamic range of services and are committed to delivering work of the highest quality for our clients. We understand that the Ministry of Defence never stops therefore we offer a variety of services all of which are delivered 365 days a year.
UKAS Approved Quality and Environmental Management Systems
Full 24 hour, 365 day Response Service
Currently Undertake Response Maintenance and PPM Tasks for the UK's Largest Army Barracks
We Carry out M&E, Electrical, HVAC, Building Fabric Maintenance and Project Works
Over 100 Years’ Experience
Bronze Aware Winner from the Armed Forces Covenant
BPSS - Baseline Personal Security Standard
Our Mission
To consistently produce superior results using our own specialist skills, local resources and best practice management.
Long Term Partnerships
At Tom Willoughby, we pride ourselves on fostering long term relationships with our clients across the North of England. Our dedicated teams are committed to delivering a wide range of services with the highest level of quality and efficiency. We understand the unique demands of the Ministry of Defence and work closely with them to ensure that every project is completed to the highest standards, on time and within budget.
Armed Forces Covenant Signatory
Armed Forces Covenant Bronze Award Holder
Constructionline Gold
UKAS Approved Quality and Environmental Management Systems
Established For Over 125 years
BPSS - Baseline Personnel Security Standard – Cleared
Committed to Social Value
Dedicated to Collaboration
On Time, Safe and on Budget
The unique nature of working with the MOD requires that we maintain our health and safety standards at the very highest level.
We understand the MOD have budgets and time restraints so Tom Willoughby strive to complete all projects on time and within budget.
Experience
With over 125 years of experience, Tom Willoughby stands as one of the North East’s most successful privately owned construction companies. Throughout our extensive history, we have built strong, enduring partnerships within the Defence Sector, successfully delivering a diverse range of long term contracts and large scale projects that highlight our unwavering commitment to quality and reliability.
Whether we are maintaining critical infrastructure, refurbishing facilities, retrofitting homes, or constructing new accommodation blocks, Tom Willoughby’s focus on collaboration, punctuality, and budget adherence ensures maximum efficiency and exceptional value. Supported by a skilled team, innovative solutions, and a client focused approach, we consistently achieve results that truly matter.
A Team Who Cares
Our people are what set us apart from our competitors. In a live environment, the Ministry of Defence presents a unique set of challenges.
Our staff take additional care and go the extra mile to ensure that the relationship between stakeholders and the construction team is a close collaboration.
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Why Choose
TOM WILLOUGHBY Ltd
Experience
With over 125 years of experience, Tom Willoughby is one of the North East’s most successful privately owned construction companies. Over this extensive history, we have built lasting, trusted partnerships within the Defence Sector, delivering a diverse range of long term contracts and large scale projects that demonstrate our unwavering commitment to quality and reliability.
Whether we are maintaining critical infrastructure, refurbishing facilities, retrofitting homes, or constructing new accommodation blocks, our focus on collaboration, punctuality, and budget adherence ensures maximum efficiency and exceptional value. Backed by a skilled team, innovative solutions, and a client-focused approach, we consistently deliver results that make a real impact.
Our portfolio includes a wide range of projects, from plant room upgrades and refurbishments to new builds and extensions. We have proudly worked with Amey Defence Services, Vivo Defence Services and Landmarc, contributing to both the training estate, built estate and military family housing.
Health & Safety
The unique nature of working within the defence sector requires that we maintain our health and safety standards at the highest level, this allows us to achieve a safe working environment.
The onus of making everyone safe falls fairly on the shoulders of the construction team and encouraging safe practice amongst the young people is an important part of achieving this.
Enhanced DBS checks
UKAS approved Quality and Environmental Management Systems
CSCS registered craftsman
Environmental
Our environmental management policies are ISO 14001:2015 certified. They also adhere to the strict standards set by BREEAM (BRE Environmental Assessment Method) which encourage best environmental practice across every aspect of a project such as:
• Good Design
Working Together
Our people are what set us apart from our competitors. In a live environment, the defence sector presents a unique set of challenges.
Our staff take additional care and go the extra mile to ensure that the relationship between stakeholders and the construction team is a close collaboration.
We also work closely with the Prince’s Trust and take work experience students on to enhance their career prospects.
Local Community
We are extremely aware of the impact our construction activities have on our local communities. By actively raising our operating standards, reducing disruption and minimising environmental damage, we are ensuring this impact is a positive one.
We are members of the Considerate Constructors Scheme and have been national award winners, evidencing our performance under the Code of Considerate Practice.
In 2019 Tom Willoughby were presented with a Gold Award, which accompanies the ‘Most Considerate Company Runner Up’ for projects between £250k and £3.5 million which we received in 2018.
Each individual site is independently inspected to measure compliance within the criteria of site appearance, respect for the community, protecting the environment, securing everyone’s safety and care for the workforce.
Get in Touch
If you’d like to know more about our services or how we can help you with your project, please get in touch. We’d love to hear from you.