Our Services
Expert Utilities and Civil Engineering Services
About Roadwise Solutions
We are groundworks contractors with over 42 years of experience in delivering specialist civil engineering, utility, and plant hire services across Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, and the East Midlands. As an NERS Registered business, our technical expertise and highly experienced operatives allow us to deliver every project to exceptional standards, collaborating with clients ranging from local businesses to national infrastructure providers.
Fibre Optics
We provide end-to-end fibre optic installations, working as a trusted partner for utilities, broadband, and communications companies. Our fibre optic team is experienced in both planned trunk routes and full FTTH (Fibre to the Home), FTTP (Fibre to the Premises), and FTTB (Fibre to the Building/Business) networks. With PIA-accredited engineers and NRSWA standards across the board, Roadwise Solutions ensures smart, reliable fibre rollouts.
- Installation of trunk routes to NRSWA standards
- Full FTTH/FTTP/FTTB network delivery from inception to connection
- PIA-accredited operatives (20+ trained staff for underground, aerial, and surveying work)
- Construction and mounting of access cabinets and customer drop units
- Installation of underground chambers and joint enclosures
- Ducting: network, sub-ducting, multi-ducting, and customer drop tubes
- Fibre blowing and pulling
- Fibre splicing and testing
- Production of as-built drawings
- Fibre lifts and shifts
Civil Engineering
Our civil engineering for utilities includes everything from minor groundworks to complete site infrastructure solutions. We specialise in groundworks for utility installation and undertake a wide range of civil tasks for public and private partners. As groundworks contractors, our hands-on expertise provides everything you need for utility projects, ensuring site safety and quality compliance.
- Thorough as-built drawings
- Groundworks for utility installation
- Drainage and sewer connections
- Section 278 highway agreement works
- Site access crossings
- Multi-utility diversions
- FTTH trenching for fibre installations
- Concrete works and foundations
- Surfacing and reinstatement works
- Pedestrian crossings and DDA-compliant access construction
- Site investigation and utility asset assessment
- Plant hire for all aspects of the project
Solar Farms
Roadwise Solutions has become a partner of choice for solar farm civil works and installations across Derby and the East Midlands. We handle every stage, from site feasibility to completion, ensuring environmental obligations and timely handover. Our commitment to community and grid compliance sits at the heart of our approach.
- Site assessment and feasibility studies
- Grid connection, cable trenching, and all civil groundwork
- Solar panel installation and connection
- Long-term maintenance, including ongoing support for operational sites
- Environmental compliance and liaison with local communities
- Project management and technical documentation
For real-world examples, you can review our Projects page.
Van & Plant Hire
We maintain a complete fleet of modern plant and vehicles, available for both short- and long-term hire. Our plant hire capabilities support every size of job in civil engineering, groundworks, or utility projects, ensuring you always have access to the right tools and operatives on demand.
- Excavators, from micro diggers up to 13 tonnes, in a range of sizes
- Trenching wheels and attachments for precision work
- Skid steers and loaders for multi-use on site
- Ford Transit van hire: long or short wheel base options
- 4x4 vehicles for tough site access
- Piling machines for groundworks and foundations
- On-site support, including trained operators if required
- Flexible rental contracts to suit your schedules and project needs
- Plant and fleet options designed for all utilities and groundwork applications
We'll Find a Solution
Every project is unique.
At Roadwise Solutions, our technical expertise and personal, hands-on approach guarantee high-quality outcomes, whether it's fibre optic installations, groundworks for utility installation, or full-scale solar farms. Our experienced team, extensive fleet, and strong local knowledge ensure a smooth and efficient delivery from start to finish, tailored for your business needs across Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, or the East Midlands.
Ready to Get Started?
Contact Roadwise Solutions to discuss your next project or for advice on the best approach for your groundworks, civil engineering or utility installations. Our expert team is on hand to provide complete guidance and support, from initial project planning through to delivery.
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