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Website Terms & Conditions

 

Welcome to our website. If you continue to browse and use this website, you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use, which together with our privacy policy govern Mervyn Rose Engineering Limited T/A Rose Engineering’s relationship with you in relation to this website. If you disagree with any part of these terms and conditions, please do not use our website.

 

The term ‘Rose Engineering’ or ‘us’ or ‘we’ refers to the owner of the website whose registered office is Paradise Farm, Bagber, Sturminster Newton, Dorset DT10 2HB. Our company registration number is No. 656582110. The term ‘you’ refers to the user or viewer of our website.

 

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Job opportunities at Rose Engineering!

 

Why work for us?

  • We are a friendly, family run business that have traded for over 38 years
  • Continuously invest in our employees with regular training and updates to ensure the highest possible safety standards on site
  • Professional, friendly teams to work with
  • Varied work – no day is the same!
  • On the job training available

 

 

Thinking of joining our team?

Check out our latest job opportunities on Indeed:

https://uk.indeed.com/cmp/Rose-Engineering-Limited/jobs

 

 

Prospective applications are also welcome – please send us an email with your CV to anita@rose-engineering.co.uk

 

‘North Dorset Careers Fayre, Sturminster Newton’

 

On the 6th March we attended the North Dorset Careers Fayre at The Exchange in Sturminster Newton. We have supported the Careers Fayre since it began a couple years ago, and it’s great to see it go from strength with this year being the busiest yet.

 

Many local schools attended the fayre to learn about the range of careers that are available in the local area, training and further education opportunities as well as general careers advice.  Students were challenged to speak with Employers and collect stickers each time they engaged in a converstation about work or education.  This was a great way to encourage students to engage and build their confidence in talking to Employers and educational providers.

 

We always enjoy beign able to help our local schools with understanding the opportunities our industry has to offer young people.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

‘Shortlisted for UK Business Awards’

 

We’ve been shortlisted for the ‘Best Family Business’ and ‘2024 Construction Company of The Year’!

We’re absolutely thrilled to have been shortlisted in the Business Awards UK Construction & Engineering Awards 2024, this is another National Award so for us as a small family business to be shortlisted is a great acheivement.

All of our team work so hard to be the best we can be, by providing high quality Agricultural Buildings and Industrial Buildings to our clinets across the Southwest. We have been shortlisted for the 2024 Construction Company of the Year and Best Family Business.

 

Wish us luck for the 21st March when the winners will be announced!

Learn more about the UK Business Awards here: https://business-awards.uk/

 

 

 

 

 

 

‘Award Winning Building’

CJ Cox Limited have just celebrated a year of their new Chard depot being open. The building was constructed by us in 2022 and is now an Award Winning building.  To commemorate the anniversary of the depot opening, and the building winning 2 national awards this year, Tom Rose, Managing Director installed a plaque on to the front of the building last month.

CJ Cox Ltd is an Agricultural Engineering business based in Bagber, Sturminster Newton and now also in Chard, Somerset.  Owned by Chris and Val Cox, the business was started in 1983 and has gone from strength to strength ever since.  Specialising in the supply and servicing of Valtra tractors, Merlo telehandlers, Krone grassland and Amazone tillage machinery, they have been operating for over 40 years.  ‘Providing a first-class service has always been, and will continue to be the main focus of our business’ , CJ Cox.

We have worked with CJ Cox many times over the years on various building projects as well as being a machinery customer of theirs, they provide an invaluable service within the agricultural sector but also to us providing machinery that we use for our construction projects.

 

Chris Cox had a clear vision on how he wanted the new depot to look visually and how it would function, starting with just a sketch from Chris, it was a pleasure to bring his vision to life.  The building was designed to incorporate traditional agricultural building elements with a modern commercial style to ensure the building was incorporated into the local environment, encompassing a large workshop, offices, board room, kitchen and staff facilities, shop and storage area.

 

In September 2023, we won the Commercial Building category for the new depot building and went on to be the Overall Winners at the RIDBA Awards in Cambridge. The Rural and Industrial Design and Building Association (RIDBA) is the leading trade association for the modern agriculture and industrial buildings industry in the UK.  They provide a collective voice for the construction sector, representing members to the wider industry and government.

The RIDBA Awards are an opportunity to celebrate the best in the industry and showcase some of the most accomplished construction projects from all over the country.  RIDBA had this to say about the awards: It’s always a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the best our industry has to offer and this year RIDBA members outdid themselves, supplying us with flying pigs and smashing the record number of entries across the eight categories.  It’s a cliché, but without those entries there is simply no event! They were all fantastic and a credit to the industry; thank you to everyone who entered.”

 

“It’s always great to work with Chris and CJ Cox.  We’re extremely proud that their new depot is now a multi award-winning building, everyone involved in the building worked so hard to achieve this.” Tom Rose, Managing Director, Rose Engineering.

 

“We are all extremely happy with the finished building, it has turned out better than I had originally imagined from my very first sketch.  Having worked with Rose Engineering before we knew we wanted them to take on this project for us as it was important we used a contractor we could trust.  I couldn’t have asked for a better team working on the project, they were professional and accommodating throughout, overcoming any challenges that arose and completed in good time ready for our open day.  The quality of workmanship has been exemplary and the building will meet our company needs now and in the future.“ Chris Cox, CJ Cox Limited.

Being able to help businesses expand and grow with new facilities is really important to us which is why we work with our clients’ ideas to provide a building or service that fits the needs of their business.

 

Rose Engineering:                         CJ Cox Limited:

Tel: 01258 472866                         Tel: 01258 473176 (Bagber)

rose-engineering.co.uk                  Tel: 01460 980010 (Chard)

cjcox.co.uk

‘New JCB’

 

In December we took delivery of an additional JCB Roller to add to our existing JCB plant fleet.

Chris Barnes, Territory Manager of Holt JCB handed over the keys to Anita Beaumont, Finance & Marketing Manager this morning.

Thank you to Holt JCB Limited in Blandford for an excellent and speedy service as always.

JCB continue to provide the plant we need to be able to operate and provide a quality service to our clients.  Having our own plant enables us to be more competitive and flexible.

We’re looking forward to putting the new roller to use on site in the new year!

 

 

 

 

 

‘Calf Housing Grant’


Grants of between £15,000 and £500,000 are now available.

Adequate ventilation, humidity and temperature are crucial for calf rearing to allow calves to thrive and improve performance. Improved housing can lead to better growth and feed conversion for dairy, beef and calf units as well as better animal welfare.

‘You can apply for a grant if you’re an existing cattle farmer carrying out farming activity, including calf rearing, with 11 or more cattle. Any buildings you build or upgrade with money from the grant must be located in England.’

More information on the available grants can be found on the Defra website:
https://lnkd.in/ewpFsvWG

Replacing or upgrading a building can help achieve this.  Our teams are experienced in constructing housing for a variety of livestock as well as carrying out repairs and refurbishments on existing buildings.

 

 

 

‘Construction At It’s Best’

 

 

 

Why choose Rose Engineering for your project?

We take our time to get to know our clients and their project requirements.

We design, fabricate and install our buildings ourselves to ensure the best quality from start to finish and continuity throughout.

We don’t just do buildings – we carryout all groundworks, drainage, cladding and repairs too – across both industrial and agricultural sectors.

We’re Multi-Award Winning and pride ourselves on being one of the best Construction Companies in the industry.

 

 

 

‘RIDBA Awards Commercial & Overall Winners’

 

On the 22nd September we headed up to Cambridge to attend the Rural and Industrial Design and Building Association (RIDBA) Awards, a wonderful evening hosted by RIDBA with Comedian Mark Watson.

We are absolutely thrilled to be able to share that we won the Commercial Award for our work on CJ Cox’s New Workshop Building.

To go on to be the OVERALL WINNERS on the night too was a huge surprise!

RIDBA is the leading trade association for the modern agriculture and industrial buildings industry in the UK. Providing a strong collective voice for the sector, RIDBA represents member views to the wider industry including government, leading client organisations and other key stakeholders. https://www.ridba.org.uk/

We couldn’t be prouder of our small business based in Dorset. Winning a national award is such an achievement and really goes to show how hard our team works to be the best we can be.

Tom Rose, Managing Director said: “We are delighted to have won the Commercial Award at the RIDBA Awards for our work on CJ Cox’s new workshop building.  We were lucky to have a great client to work with on this project, Chris Cox of CJ Cox Limited who had a clear vision of what he wanted to achieve from the build, to be able to help him achieve this is exactly what we aim to do for our clients..”

Anita Beaumont, Finance & Marketing added “This is a national award so to even reach the finals was an great achievement but to go on to win our category as well as being the Overall Winners on the night is just amazing! Our whole team works so hard to be the best at what we do so this really shows their hard work is being recognised”.

A huge thank you to RIDBA for putting on a great awards evening and recognising the wonderful work Companies such as ours do in the Construction Industry.

 

 

‘RIDBA Award Finalists’

 

We’re delighted to be a Finalist for the Rural and Industrial Design and Building Association (RIDBA) Awards 2023 in the Commercial Building category!

“The Rural and Industrial Design and Building Association (RIDBA) is the leading trade association for the modern agriculture and industrial buildings industry in the UK. Providing a strong collective voice for the sector, RIDBA represents member views to the wider industry including government, leading client organisations and other key stakeholders.”

All our projects are carried out with quality at the forefront and being part of RIDBA means we adhere to set safety and quality standards, giving you peace of mind that your project will be constructed safely and to the highest standard.

 

The winners will be announced on the 22nd September at the Awards Ceremony in Cambridge.

 

 

 

 

‘Dorset Chamber – Dorset Business Awards Finalists’

 

We’re thrilled to be a Finalist for the Customer Experience category in the Dorset Chamber Dorset Business Festival Awards.

Our Customers are our top priority, with a highly dedicated team looking after our customer experience at each stage of the process and always striving to improve.

 

The Awards ceremony is in October but we look forward to meeting all the other finalists for the Awards in September at the Meet the Finalists Event.

 

 

 

 

‘Family Business of the Year – Winners!’

 

AND THE WINNER IS…ROSE ENGINEERING!

We’re absolutely thrilled to announce that we won the Family Business of the Year Award for the South, South West & Wales region for 2023.

After making the trip from Dorset to London on Wednesday we attended the Family Business United Family Business of the Year Awards evening at The Royal College of Physicians. It was a wonderful evening with plenty of champagne and an entertaining awards ceremony. We’d like to say special thank you to Paul and Linda Andrews at Family Business United for organising such a lovely event and for all the hard work they do in promoting family businesses all over the country.

For a small family business based in rural Dorset to win a national award such as this makes us very proud. This is for all the hard work our entire team has put in over the years and continues to every day, it keeps getting better each year!

Congratulations to the other winners from the night, especially to GAP Group Limited who were the overall winners for the National Family Business of the Year Award, well done to you all!

 

 

 

‘Dorset Festival of Careers’

On Wednesday 3rd May, we attended the Dorset Festival of Careers, organised by The Dorset Careers Hub and hosted at the beautiful Kingston Maurward College in Dorchester.  The event included sessions with local schools attending as well as parents in the evening session.

 

With an abundance of local employers attending, young people were able to find out more about the career opportunities in the area and interact with potential employers.  We always like to support events such as these to ensure young people are aware of the opportunities in the construction industry and that there is more to putting up a building than bricks and diggers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

‘Perfect Planning’

 

 

Our Contracts Manager Matt has been working for us for almost 17 years!

Matt started working for Rose Engineering as a labourer and helping in the workshop as a young lad before taking on the role of Buyer for several years.  For the last 6 years Matt has been working in the Contracts department and more recently as our Contracts Manager.  His in-depth knowledge of our business and everything construction related makes him an invaluable member of our team.

The crucial part of his role as Contracts Manager is to plan and oversee all of our construction projects from start to finish ensuring all labour, materials and equipment is planned and allocated so our projects run smoothly.

When asked to summarise why he enjoys working at Rose Engineering, Matt commented: “It is just the best place to work; I have such varied role working across different sites and in the office and get to work with some of the nicest people.”

Working in a construction role across different industries on projects from agricultural barns to large industrial buildings gives all our employees variation in their work, whether they are on site or office based.

 

 

‘Charity Donation’

 

 

Just before Christmas we donated one of our vans to help a local food charity, The Vale Pantry.  The Pantry’s mission is to provide food, resources and services to any individual or family facing food insecurity, the new van will help them to collect and deliver resources to those who are otherwise unable to benefit, they currently help over 330 families living in North Dorset.

Tom Rose, Managing Director at Rose Engineering says, “When we heard that The Vale Pantry were looking for a van so they could reach more local people in need of their food service, we knew we wanted to help.  Our local community is important to us and we know especially in the current climate with living costs rising, many families and individuals are in need of their service.  They do such an amazing job and we hope the new ‘Pantry on wheels’ will be able to reach many more in need.”

Carole Jones, Trustee of The Vale Pantry said, “We really are so incredibly grateful to Tom and his amazing team at Rose Engineering who have helped make this dream a reality.  We are busier than we have ever been with approaching 340 families needing help.  This side of Christmas has seen a large number of new requests for help coming forward and our Van has arrived just at the perfect time.” 

 

 

 

 

‘Family Business of The Year 2023’

 

 

We are proud to have been shortlisted for The Family Business Awards 2023 for the South & Southwest again this year.  This includes an additional People’s Choice Award

which relies on public voting, we’d be extremely grateful if you could take the time to vote for us in this award:

https://familybusinessunited.com/2023/01/03/shortlist-for-south-south-west-wales-family-business-of-the-year-announced/

 

Paul Andrews, Founder and CEO of Family Business United who organise the National Family Business of the Year Awards commented that “Family firms are the backbone of the UK economy and contribute significantly in so many ways.  Family firms deserve all the recognition they can  get for all the good that they do in terms of employment, income generation and wealth creation, not forgetting their continued charitable endeavours and investment in the communities in which they operate.  These awards are now in their eleventh year and each year they have raised the profile of the sector, crowned some incredible winners and discovered some true family business gems along the way.  Winners over the years have come from all corners of the UK, been large and small, multi-generational and starting out but above all they share their underlying values, purpose and desire to succeed as a family firm.  All of those shortlisted deserve their moment in the spotlight and we look forward to crowning the winners in the summer.”

 

’20 Years of Service Achievement’

 

Just before Christmas we celebrated another of our long-standing employees reaching an amazing 20 years of service.

 

Brian is our Groundworks Supervisor; he has been part of the Rose team for 20 years, starting as a ‘younger’ lad he worked his way up to supervising our Steel Erecting team and more recently has taken on the groundworks side of the business.

 

He has seen us work through many projects over the years – from agricultural barns to commercial units, always with a hard-working attitude.

 

Thanks Bri – here’s to many more years!!

 

‘2022’

 

2022 has been an exceptionally busy year with some great projects and achievements which we’re very proud of.

We’re looking forward to 2023!

 

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and best wishes for the New Year from all of Team Rose!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

‘Farm Building Maintenance’

 

With Harvest done and although many farmers may still be busy with ploughing ready for next years crop, attention will turn to the repair and maintenance of equipment and buildings during the winter months.

 

We’re experts in repairing and refurbishing buildings to help you get the best out of them. This can range from re-cladding damaged sections (such as the building below), ensuring the building remains secure and useable, to installing a whole new roof.

 

Keeping buildings in good condition will allow assets such as machinery, livestock and crops to be kept secure and protected from the elements. It’s important that these repairs are done correctly and using a contractor such as ourselves will ensure the work is carried out to the highest standard and safely.

 

 

 

 

 

‘Positive Culture’

We have some amazing people in our teams.

Adrian has been working in our workshop for over 20 years – fabricating hundreds of steel framed buildings during this time.

Whether you have been working for us for 1 month or 20+ years, everyone is made to feel part of the family and are truly valued as we all have an important part to play in the work we do.  Every day is different!

Do you want to join a successful, family run business with a positive culture?

Check out our current vacancies to see if there’s a position for you:
https://lnkd.in/e464_ie

 

 

 

 

 

 

‘MacMillan Mighty Hike’

 

Our Mighty Hike Team was due to complete the 26 miles of Jurassic Coastline on the 10th September.

This was unfortunately cancelled by MacMillan just a couple days beforehand due to the Queens sad passing.

However, we were able to raise over £1,600.00 for MacMillan which is just amazing and all this will go towards supporting those with cancer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

‘Family Business Award Results!’

 

 

We are so proud to have reached the finals of the Family Business of The Year Awards, as a small business, to be recognised by a National Award such as this is a great achievement.

Although we weren’t the overall winners for our South & Southwest Category we are extremely pleased to have been awarded Runners Up for the Property & Construction Family Business of The Year and Runners Up for the People’s Choice South & Southwest 2022.

We’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who voted for us in the People’s Choice Award and most of all to all our amazing employees that make our Company what it is as well as our clients that entrust us with their projects, we have such a hard-working team here and this is testament to everything they do.  We’re looking forward to the Awards again next year!

 

 

 

 

 

 

‘Family Business of the Year Finalists!’

 

 

We’re very honoured to have reached the finals of the Family Business of the Year Awards for the South & Southwest Category!

Thank you to our amazing teams on site and in the office for all their hard work and dedication to providing an amazing service to our customers.

Keep your fingers crossed for us for the 23rd June when the award ceremony takes place.

Find out more about Family Business United and the awards here: https://familybusinessunited.com/2022/01/06/shortlist-for-south-south-west-family-business-of-the-year-announced/ 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

‘New Operations Manager’

 

We’re very pleased to share one of our newest team members, Rupert Hayes who has joined us as our Operations Manager.  Rupert has been very busy getting to know the Rose Engineering team for the last few weeks and getting to grips with all things construction – he’s made a great impact on the team so far!

 

Rupert is responsible for overseeing all projects and daily operations as well as implementing improvements, ensuring everything runs as efficiently as possible to uphold our goal of providing a high quality service to our clients.

 

“The job, the people and the business have certainly lived up to my expectations.  It is a pleasure to come to work; the team are supportive, fun and friendly.  No two days are they same.”, says Rupert Hayes.

 

 

 


‘MacMillan Mighty Hike 2022’

 

We always try to support as many charities as we can throughout the year by donating and sponsoring activities, however this year we have decided to get a team together to hike 26 miles of the Jurassic Coast in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support.  This is our first team challenge and won’t be an easy one but we’re determined to do the best we can.  Training has begun so that we can hit a good finishing time (8 hours?!).  If you can, please sponsor our team here and help us raise as much money for this amazing charity:

https://www.justgiving.com/team/roseengineering

Thank you!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

‘Great Customer Feedback’

 

“It was great to have such a friendly, problem-solving, professional crew working here”.

It’s always great to receive feedback from our clients. This testimonial really sums up what we strive to achieve for each project.  As a family-run business we pride ourselves in providing a friendly but professional service.  We’re very proud of our committed and hard-working teams – they make our business what it is!

Offering a more personal service ensures we understand our clients’ requirements and can provide them with high quality buildings and facilities that meet or exceeds their needs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


‘Shortlisted for Family Business of the Year!’

 

We’re very pleased to have been shortlisted for a Family Business of The Year Award 2022 with Family Business United.

As a Family Business we always put our clients first, many of which are also family businesses.  We do our best to support them and provide a service that helps them achieve their goals, whether this is a new building or an extension so they can expand operations.

As well as the main award entry there is also a ‘People’s Choice’ award which is chosen by public vote.  We would be very grateful if you could vote for us for the Southwest’s Family Business of The Year.  The link to do this: https://lnkd.in/gvrQb4tU

Voting for the ‘People’s Choice’ ends on 30th April 2022.

 

 

 

 

 


‘Rural Business invests in new Defibrillator’

 

Rose Engineering, a Dorset based Engineering and Construction Company has invested in a new defibrillator as part of their commitment to the local community.

“The health and welfare of our employees is always our main priority and with our rural office location we felt it was necessary to invest in this potentially lifesaving equipment that will also be available to the local community.

After carrying out additional First Aid training for our staff we decided that having a defibrillator closer to our office was not only beneficial to our workforce but to neighbouring businesses and residents.” Managing Director, Tom Rose.

The UK ambulance service attempts over 30,000 resuscitations each year with 72% of cardiac arrests occurring in the home and 15% in the workplace and it can happen to anyone.  We hope that making the new defibrillator available will give some peace of mind to our local area.

The defibrillator is available 24/7 and is sited at their main offices in Bagber, Sturminster Newton.  It is fully-automatic so it can be used without training by anyone that needs it, with easy to follow instructions and voice commands.   We hope that this new equipment will never need to be used but we would like to let our local community know that it is there should they need it.

 

 


 

‘Investing in Quality Equipment for Quality Construction’

 

We have recently invested in new plant equipment by purchasing a brand new JCB 86C-2 Midi Excavator and JCB CT260-120 Tandem Roller from Holt JCB Limited.

Being able to use reliable machinery helps us continue to offer our clients a first class construction service.  We have chosen JCB for many years due to the range and durability of their machines, which enables us to work on a whole variety of sites and projects, from large to small, Industrial & Commercial to Agricultural & Equestrian.

Our new machines have joined our existing plant fleet to help us provide our customers with quality new buildings, groundwork’s, drainage works and much more. They were put to work straight away on the groundwork of a new industrial building site in our local area.

We continue to invest in our company to ensure we can provide good working conditions and equipment for our employees to use and to offer the best service we can to our clients.

 

 

 

 


 

‘What makes us different to other frame manufacturers and construction companies?’

 

As well as fabricating and erecting standard new buildings we are experienced in taking on more complex and unusual projects.

Having our own in-house design team allows us to not only make standard steel framed buildings for the Agricultural and Industrial sectors but be able to design buildings which may be a bit different from the norm!

We love being able to bring our clients ideas to life, and work with our clients to help this happen by finding solutions to their building needs to help their businesses grow.  Our buildings can be designed with a multitude of options to be able to make buildings unique and completed they way our clients wish, such as the colour and style of cladding.

Working in a range of areas from farm sites to race courses, to large industrial estates, gives us a vast knowledge base and the skills and experience to tackle any type of construction project.

We’re unique in the way we are able to take a clients idea to design and planning, through to fabrication, all groundwork and final completion and everything in between, with all aspects completed and managed by us.


‘Buildings for Optimal Animal Health’

 

Our In House design team can design livestock and equestrian buildings to provide the most effective solutions for animal housing, keeping welfare a top priority.  Maintaining air quality within livestock housing is vital to reduce negative effects such as heat stress and excess water vapour – this all starts with the design process.  With this in mind, we design our buildings to give our clients the scope to produce a bespoke solution that works for them and their farming or business practices.

Using the most effective products available to us, a new or refurbished building will provide your livestock with a safe and healthy environment to thrive.  We ensure we use appropriate materials for their needs, from roof sheets to provide optimum ventilation to access solutions and adequate spacing for livestock, all incorporated into the building design.

We believe happy livestock are more productive which is why we strive to create an optimum environment for cattle, horses and other livestock allowing them to flourish and improve productivity.

To provide consistency and quality, all aspects of your project can be carried out by us – from the initial design process, through to fabrication in our modern workshop to all groundworks and steel erecting to final completion.  With a dedicated Contracts Manager assigned to each project, you can be assured that your building project is in safe hands.

Our buildings are UKCA Marked to ensure high standards of production for quality structures that will last.

 

 

 


 

’35 years of High Quality Buildings’

 

We’re proud to have constructed Agricultural and Industrial buildings (and much more!) for over 35 years now, continuing to grow and improve on the service we provide each year.  Whether a project is large or small, a complete build or repair we always aim for the best for our clients – providing quality structures with a first class service is what we do.

The past year has been tough for many industries but we have been very fortunate to continue to operate for a large amount of this time to ensure we maintain our ability to deliver our projects on time.  Our team have been dedicated to ensuring that work continues on site in a safe and practical way during the pandemic.

Our goal is to provide clients with buildings that work for their business practices, whatever this may be – our clients range from dairy farmers to concrete manufacturers!   We’re fortunate to have an incredibly adaptable and experienced team of designers, fabricators and site workers that enable us to achieve the best results for any project.

Being able to take on all aspects of a project from design, to groundwork and concreting, drainage works, fabricating the steel frame, steel erection to roofing and cladding gives our clients continuity throughout and using a supplier they trust to get the job done.

We believe our sustained success is due to our reputation for being a quality supplier of buildings and facilities with our attention to detail from the initial design through to fabrication and final completion being second to none.


‘Built to Last’

 

We always aim for the best for our clients; this has been part of our company core values for over 35 years – providing quality structures is what we do.   Being able to provide buildings and facilities that are of the highest quality comes from quality workmanship, a skilled workforce and dedication.

It’s always great to get feedback from clients after we have completed a project.  We recently received feedback regarding a project from a very happy customer.  ‘Well done, still looking extremely fresh after 18 months’.

 

The specification for this building was prepared by us and the building was constructed by our skilled teams over a year and a half ago and even though it’s location right on the coast means it is battered by wind and waves constantly there are no signs of rust or damage at all.

We strive to create buildings that are built for purpose, whatever they may be and ensure that the materials used will withstand the conditions and location that they will reside in.  Our design and estimating team work hard to ensure our buildings meet all the necessary standards so our clients can be confident that they have a structure that will last.


 

 

 


’20 Years Employed’

 

We are lucky to have some wonderful loyal employees here at Rose Engineering.  Before Christmas we celebrated another long standing employee’s length of service, Roy Moody who has worked for us for over 20 years as a highly skilled site worker.  He enjoys each working day, as ‘‘no day is the same!’’

Last year we also celebrated another of our employees 20 years of service, Adrian Rose.  Adrian works in our workshop as part of our fabrication team.

Having such an experienced team means we can ensure all our employees receive regular training and work to the high standards which form our Company’s Core Values, giving our clients the highest quality service and workmanship.

 

‘Excellence – We seek to achieve and maintain the highest level of excellence in the delivery of our products and professionalism of our employees. We will not compromise on the quality and finish of the products we offer and we require all our employees to take part in regular training schemes to ensure our standards remain at the highest level.’

 ‘Respect & Openness – We value our clients and employees and seek to treat one another with respect and in a way in which we would want to be treated. We are open to change and new ideas from our customers and employees, welcoming constructive comments and ideas from both.’

  

With an average length of service of 10 years across our site and fabrication teams, we feel proud to be providing a working environment that our employees can enjoy and progress in.  We’re grateful to have such a great team here that have been helping us provide high quality agricultural and commercial buildings and facilities for the last 35 years.


Established in 1986, Rose Engineering & Construction is a Multi-Award Winning, long-standing family run company based in Dorset.  We’re specialists in all types of Steel Framed Agricultural Buildings and Industrial Buildings, Groundworks, Repairs, Refurbishments and related services.

The business was originally founded by husband and wife team Mervyn & Sue Rose over 38 years ago and continues with a committed team including their son Tom driving the business forward.

With an outstanding reputation for producing high quality Steel Framed Agricultural Buildings and Industrial Buildings, Rose Engineering offers customers a flexible and personal service throughout their project.

 

DESIGN – BUILD – COMPLETE

Based in the heart of Dorset, our modern purpose built workshop is fully equipped and has a team of qualified fabricators producing high quality UKCA Marked steelwork for Agricultural buildings and Industrial buildings, extensions, housing, staircases, gates, fencing, repairs and other projects.

We can provide clients with a complete bespoke build package from the design and fabrication through to final fit-out and completion or provide any separate elements that may be required. Our Estimators can offer advice aimed at improving efficiency and reducing costs. They work closely with our in-house Design Team who produce 3D drawings and can assist with and submit planning applications if required to help your project progress..

Our fully qualified Steel Erection and Cladding Teams are experienced in erecting steelwork, cladding, panels, doors, specialist fittings etc.

Our Groundwork Teams are experienced in carrying out all excavations, concreting, brick/block laying, drainage, site clearance and much more whether as part of a larger Agricultrual Building or Industrial Building project or as a stand-along groundworks project.

All of our site and workshop staff hold a CSCS card and relevant safety certification and qualifications.

See Sector Headings for more detailed information on all our products & services.

For our latest news check out our News page or visit our Facebook, Instagram or Twitter pages.

 

 

We operate throughout the Southwest of England:

New Forest – Plymouth – Exeter – Bath  – Bristol – Yeovil – Bournemouth – Poole – Weymouth – Christchurch – Ferndown – Dorchester – Wimborne – Bridport – Verwood – Blandford – Gillingham – Swanage – Sherborne – Shaftesbury – Wareham – Lyme Regis – Frome – Crewkerne – Yatton – Wincanton – Somerton – Castle Cary – Bruton – Somerton – Dorset – Somerset – Hampshire – Wiltshire

 

We encourage our customers to provide feedback to make sure we are providing the best service we can.  These are a few testimonials from some of our recent valued customers:


“A friendly local company that offer good practical advice with the clients best interests in mind, you can be confident that their pricing offers “good value”. The team at Rose helped us to understand what was achievable with a limited budget by offering practical alternatives in a positive and professional manner”.

Roy Hicks, The Tank Museum, Bovington


“Your crew have today finished the work – They have done a first-class job and were friendly and polite throughout – even when the temperature in the barn hit 35°. We have done a lot of work in recent years and Rose has been by some distance the most efficient contractor we’ve used. Please pass on my thanks to all involved”.

K.C. Dorset


“Great Company to work with and very easy to make changes and alter plans”.

Martin Crabb, Ashley Chase Estate, Ford Farms, Dorchester


“I have been extremely pleased with your team on site, they are excellent workers with a positive attitude and great work ethic. The H+S is also excellent. I would welcome any of the guys back on any of my sites in the future, they are a real credit to the company. Please pass on my personal thanks to all of them for their hard work on this project and their commitment to get the job done as soon as possible, it really is appreciated”.

Jonny Reach, Contracts Manager Jordan & Faber


“Your team here are doing a fantastic job here. Both Jason & Nigel are an absolute pleasure to deal with”.

Roger Evans, Halstock Cabinet Makers Ltd, Somerset


“I would like to thank you and the boys for the work you did installing the roof – the quality of work is very high and the attitude towards Health and Safety especially during the asbestos removal was excellent, so well done”.

Hugh Jenkinson, Wessex Water


‘Very responsive helpful and practical support and assistance’.

Paul Hooper, Royal Bath & West England Society, Shepton Mallet


“Throughout the process my client has commented positively on the quality of work, efficiency of process and communication with your team as a whole. Having now had a chance to view the finished building you and your team are to be congratulated on the quality of the finish that has been achieved”.

Jeremy Weeks, Lloyds Bank Plc


“Helpful family run company with good knowledge of all aspects of our requirements”.

Joe Pearce, JF Pearce & Sons Ltd, Somerset


“I’d like to thank all of your team for their hard work and co-operation with us over the past 12 months and we will not hesitate to discuss any future opportunities we may have in the South West”.

Stephen Wilson, Director PCP Ltd, Ireland


“Our elevated and complicated steel access ramp and canopy in Poole is now finished. Rose Engineering have delivered a great job and have been extremely co-operative and professional throughout. We look forward to working with them again”.

Brian Mitchell, Stepnell Construction Ltd


“Excellent response and project completed on time”.

Keith Brown, Southern Academy Trust, Dorset.


“The lads did a fantastic job in some very trying conditions. They were a pleasure to have on site and I’d happily recommend Rose. I hope we have the opportunity to work together in the future.”

Christian Palmer, Milton Abbey School, Dorset


“I am very pleased with the finished building for which I thank you and your team”.

Lord Francis Phillimore, Wimborne


“All went well and would use you guys again”.

Steve Mason, Pearce Compaction Systems Ltd., Verwood


“Thank you very much for providing such efficient service at short notice”.

Dominic Brice, Brice and Spiller Homes Ltd, Sherborne


“I would like to say how pleased I have been with your guys on site and the service that we are receiving from Rose Engineering. Please keep up the good work”.

Jonny Reach, Contracts Manager, Jordan & Faber Ltd, Sturminster Newton


“The finished building fits in very well and meets our expectations. The workmanship is very good. We appreciate all your help”.

P. J. Webb, Old Park Farm, Dorset


“We’re really pleased with the job you guys have done, Dad was only saying yesterday we picked the right contractor!”

Karl Scott, Scotts Trading, Sturminster Newton


“I just wanted to let you know how pleased  we have been with the whole process of the steelwork and attenuator installation. From start to finish it has been professional and well organised project. Dean and Josh especially are a credit to you. All your team have complied with all our requirements, been polite and courteous throughout. Please pass on our thanks to the lads. Look forward to future projects”.

Sue Parsons-Fox, Johnsons Stalbridge Linen Services, Dorset


“As I said to the guys on site, what is fantastic about our dealings with Rose (apart from that you are doing a lovely job and have great staff…) is that you are actually doing it on time!!! Which has been a rare event on the Westbury Project!”

James Shaw-Porter, Westbury Farm, Blandford


“Excellent response and project completed on time”.

Keith Brown, Southern Academy Trust, Shaftesbury


“It’s been a good project – good communications, and very pleasant and cheerful on site team”.

David Loxton, Manor Farm, Dorset


“Everything with the work went great from start to finish, no complaints. All the guys that came were very good and did a great job”.

Richard Reed, John Penfold & Daughter, Dorset


“Many thanks for a tidy job”

Richard Courage, Belchalwell, Dorset

 


“We recently employed Rose Engineering to plan and install a steel beam in our loft space. They worked with the structural drawings they were given, making the drawings into reality and took the project right through to installation.  The customer service was flawless – Anthony was amazing – he was there with answers to queries, ideas and support throughout and Jason led the project on the ground and was flexible, approachable and hands on.  The price was excellent. At every stage – the consultation, the planning, the practicalities of employing a builder to carry out the prep work, the installation and the follow up – Rose were exceptional.  We could not have asked for more.”

Kay Gibbs, Dorset

 


“Grateful thanks to all who have worked on the project at Randalls Farm. It was great to have such a friendly, problem solving, professional crew working here.”

 

Gill, Randalls Farm, Ringwood

 


“The internal steelwork went better than I could have hoped for. All of your measurements were spot on and the steels fitted together perfectly. I really appreciate your professionalism and attention to detail, combined with a prompt service which kept me on target with my deadline I couldn’t of asked for more. Thanks again and I will continue to highly recommend you.”

 

Dominic, Dorset

 


 

“We have been delighted by the service we received from Rose when building our new steel framed barn. They were able to undertake the whole of our project including surrounding groundworks and liaising with highways, which made the process simpler for us. They were communicative, helpful and responsive and completed the project within the timescales they estimated. We are really pleased with the end result and have received many compliments on the finished structure.”

Hannah Harness, Harness Tree Management

 


 

“The site operatives were really good, very respectful of the business and were exactly how we would like our own staff to conduct themselves.”

Putlake Farm

 


 

‘We were thrilled with the work and the customer service and quality of redesign was great. Anthony and Nigel were both so kind and patient and endeavoured to always react quickly to any problems. It was a complicated job on different buildings and everything has been done to a high standard. And we would definitely use you again’.

Susannah Maitland-Robinson, Bathampton Farming

 

“The chaps have done a good job, has tidied up the farm so much. Two very polite and professional guys.

Thanks Colin.”

Colin Trim

 

“From first contact to finished job. A courteous, tidy, efficient team.”

Chris Chaffey

The importance of choosing a company that works to high Health and Safety standards and Regulations has never been greater.

We pride ourselves on having highly skilled teams for all tasks, including fabrication, groundworks, steel erection, cladding, etc. with our employees being fully trained and holding relevant CSCS & IPAF qualifications as well as receiving regular training updates. Click here to learn more about CSCS.

Rose Engineering & Construction follow all Health and Safety rules and adhere to all relevant HSE Regulations whilst working on all Agricultural building or Industrial building projects, giving our clients the peace of mind that their project is in safe hands.

We work with HCS Safety Ltd who provide up to date Consultancy Services and carry out regular Health & Safety audits to ensure we have the latest information and are fully compliant. Click here to read more about HCS Safety Ltd.  We have been awarded with the HCS 100% Audit Award for the last 3 years.

Rose Engineering & Construction are accredited members of SSIP – Safety Schemes in Procurement.  SSIP is the mutual recognition scheme for occupational health and safety standards particularly within the construction industry.  Click here to learn more about SSIP.

We have been assessed under the SSIP criteria to be awarded the SMAS Worksafe Accreditation, showing our continued commitment to health and safety. Click here to learn more about SMAS.

With regular investment in training such as CSCS, IPAF, CPCS, IOSH and Health & Safety courses we ensure that all of our employees are experienced, knowledgeable and confident in their work, giving clients the best possible service.

From 1st January 2021, The UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) marking came into force.  It is a new UK product marking that is used for goods being placed on the market in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland). It covers most goods which previously required the CE Marking.

It was a legal requirement from 2014 that all Structural Steelwork and Steel Framed Buildings are CE Marked to ensure every building (or structure) conforms to the appropriate manufacturing standards and fit for purpose under BS EN 1090 Part 2, the new UKCA replaces this for our structural steelwork.

Failure to engage a contractor who can provide the relevant accredited Steelwork could result in building insurance being denied.

Rose Engineering is accredited to UKCA Mark standards, our steelwork will be provided with the relevant Compliance Certification so you can be assured that your steel framed Agricultural Building or Industrial Building has been manufactured to the highest standards.

To find out more visit www.exovabmtrada.com/en-gb/about-us or https://www.gov.uk/guidance/using-the-ukca-marking or www.ridba.org.uk 

 

The 2015 CDM Regulations

The 2015 CDM Regulations apply to all construction projects in the UK. Virtually everyone involved in a construction project, including the client, has legal duties under the CDM 2015 Regulations.

The main duty for clients is to ensure their project is suitably managed and that their appointed contractor will comply with all Health & Safety rules and responsibilities under the CDM Regulations.

Rose Engineering can take on the major project roles if required and will work with any other members of the project team to ensure a scheme is fully CDM compliant.

For more information on the 2015 CDM Regulations visit www.hse.gov.uk/construction/cdm/2015/index.htm

Mervyn Rose
Founding Director

Tom Rose
Managing Director

Sue Rose
Finance Director

Rupert Hayes
Operations Manager

Matthew Payne
Contracts Manager

Ged Tye
Junior Contracts Manager

Nick DeMello
Draughtsperson

Kate Moore
Draughtsperson

Anthony Holt
Estimator

Joe Baker
Estimator

Anita Beaumont
Finance & Marketing Manager

Amy Armstrong
Purchasing Administrator


Rose Engineering has built an outstanding reputation for delivering high quality Steel Framed Agricultural Buildings and Industrial Buildings and other associated Construction works, continuing to so by looking after our clients and our employees, adopting the following Core Values:

Build the Best:

Quality is at the forefront of everything we do – always aiming to provide the highest quality service for our clients.  Never compromising on the quality of materials we use, we build quality structures that are built to last.

Build Safely:

The safety of our workers and clients is imperative and is never compromised.   We work with a Health & Safety consultant to ensure all our operations are carried out to the highest safety standard.

Build Honestly:

We always provide complete transparency when quoting our clients, no hidden extras, to give a quote that is honest and a true value of the desired outcome.  We are always clear what solution will be best for our clients needs and work together to ensure we can exceed their expectations.

Build Together:

We invest in our team, striving to create the best working environment, providing training opportunities to help our employees grow and develop.  Team work is crucial to make our business work so we look after our team.   We work with our clients ideas to provide a building or service that fits the needs of their business.

“A friendly local company that offer good practical advice with the clients best interests in mind, you can be confident that their pricing offers "good value". The team at Rose helped us to understand what was achievable with a limited budget by offering practical alternatives in a positive and professional manner”.
Roy Hicks, The Tank Museum, Bovington
“Your crew have today finished the work – They have done a first-class job and were friendly and polite throughout – even when the temperature in the barn hit 35°. We have done a lot of work in recent years and Rose has been by some distance the most efficient contractor we’ve used. Please pass on my thanks to all involved".
K.C. Dorset
“Great Company to work with and very easy to make changes and alter plans”.
Martin Crabb, Ashley Chase Estate, Ford Farms, Dorchester
“I have been extremely pleased with your team on site, they are excellent workers with a positive attitude and great work ethic. The H+S is also excellent. I would welcome any of the guys back on any of my sites in the future, they are a real credit to the company. Please pass on my personal thanks to all of them for their hard work on this project and their commitment to get the job done as soon as possible, it really is appreciated”.
Jonny Reach, Contracts Manager Jordan & Faber
“Your team here are doing a fantastic job here. Both Jason & Nigel are an absolute pleasure to deal with”.
Roger Evans, Halstock Cabinet Makers Ltd, Somerset
“I would like to thank you and the boys for the work you did installing the roof – the quality of work is very high and the attitude towards Health and Safety especially during the asbestos removal was excellent, so well done”.
Hugh Jenkinson, Wessex Water
‘Very responsive helpful and practical support and assistance’.
Paul Hooper, Royal Bath & West England Society, Shepton Mallet
“Throughout the process my client has commented positively on the quality of work, efficiency of process and communication with your team as a whole. Having now had a chance to view the finished building you and your team are to be congratulated on the quality of the finish that has been achieved”.
Jeremy Weeks, Lloyds Bank Plc
“Helpful family run company with good knowledge of all aspects of our requirements”.
Joe Pearce, JF Pearce & Sons Ltd, Somerset
"I'd like to thank all of your team for their hard work and co-operation with us over the past 12 months and we will not hesitate to discuss any future opportunities we may have in the South West".
Stephen Wilson, Director PCP Ltd, Ireland
"Our elevated and complicated steel access ramp and canopy in Poole is now finished. Rose Engineering have delivered a great job and have been extremely co-operative and professional throughout. We look forward to working with them again".
Brian Mitchell, Stepnell Construction Ltd
“The lads did a fantastic job in some very trying conditions. They were a pleasure to have on site and I’d happily recommend Rose. I hope we have the opportunity to work together in the future.”
Christian Palmer, Milton Abbey School, Dorset
“I am very pleased with the finished building for which I thank you and your team”.
Lord Francis Phillimore, Wimborne
“All went well and would use you guys again”.
Steve Mason, Pearce Compaction Systems Ltd., Verwood
“Thank you very much for providing such efficient service at short notice”.
Dominic Brice, Brice and Spiller Homes Ltd, Sherborne
“I would like to say how pleased I have been with your guys on site and the service that we are receiving from Rose Engineering. Please keep up the good work”.
Jonny Reach, Contracts Manager, Jordan & Faber Ltd, Sturminster Newton
“The finished building fits in very well and meets our expectations. The workmanship is very good. We appreciate all your help”.
P. J. Webb, Old Park Farm, Dorset
“We're really pleased with the job you guys have done, Dad was only saying yesterday we picked the right contractor!”
Karl Scott, Scotts Trading, Sturminster Newton
“I just wanted to let you know how pleased we have been with the whole process of the steelwork and attenuator installation. From start to finish it has been professional and well organised project. Dean and Josh especially are a credit to you. All your team have complied with all our requirements, been polite and courteous throughout. Please pass on our thanks to the lads. Look forward to future projects”.
Sue Parsons-Fox, Johnsons Stalbridge Linen Services, Dorset
“As I said to the guys on site, what is fantastic about our dealings with Rose (apart from that you are doing a lovely job and have great staff…) is that you are actually doing it on time!!! Which has been a rare event on the Westbury Project!”
James Shaw-Porter, Westbury Farm, Blandford
“Excellent response and project completed on time”.
Keith Brown, Southern Academy Trust, Shaftesbury
“It’s been a good project – good communications, and very pleasant and cheerful on site team”.
David Loxton, Manor Farm, Dorset
“Many thanks for a tidy job”
Richard Courage, Belchalwell, Dorset
"At every stage – the consultation, the planning, the practicalities of employing a builder to carry out the prep work, the installation and the follow up – Rose were exceptional. We could not have asked for more.”
Kay Gibbs, Dorset