P.P. O’Connor is delighted to be supporting STRABAG UK on the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme (HARP), one of the UK’s most significant water infrastructure schemes. Delivered on behalf of United Utilities, the programme will help secure the long-term resilience of drinking water supplies for communities across Cumbria, Lancashire and Greater Manchester for future generations. The […]
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Back-to-back Gold for P.P. O’Connor in RoSPA’s 70th year
P.P. O’Connor (PPOC), the specialist civil engineering, demolition and waste management contractor based in Manchester, has been named a Gold Award winner by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) for the second consecutive year. The Gold Award recognises organisations that have sustained the highest standards of health and safety management year after […]
P.P. O’Connor becomes a Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter Supporter
P.P. O’Connor, a leading specialist in demolition, earthworks, remediation and civil engineering, has today announced its Supporter status of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter, recognising the company’s commitment to fair, secure and rewarding employment across its workforce. The Good Employment Charter is a voluntary membership and assessment scheme that recognises and celebrates employers across Greater Manchester who provide […]
CECA appoints new NW Regional Chair
P.P. O’Connor CEO Charmaine O’Connor Appointed Chair of CECA North West The Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) North West and P.P. O’Connor are delighted to jointly announce the appointment of Charmaine O’Connor, Chief Executive of P.P. O’Connor, as Chair of CECA North West. Charmaine took up the role last month, succeeding Tommy Cubby of Truenorth Group. She will be supported in the role by Vice […]
P.P. O’Connor appointed as Principal Demolition Contractor at GMP HQ, Trafford
P.P. O’Connor has been appointed as principal contractor to undertake enabling works at the former GMP Headquarters site in Trafford, Manchester. The 15‑week programme commenced in March 2026 and includes asbestos removal and full internal strip of the ex-policing hub. Structural demolition is now underway whiich will be followed by slab and foundation removal. Operating as Principal Contractor, P.P. O’Connor is responsible for the management and coordination of all site activities, […]
P.P. O’Connor boosts skills commitment as CEO joins Trafford Growth & Skills Board
P.P. O’Connor is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2026 with a major milestone: our CEO, Charmaine O’Connor, has joined the newly refreshed Trafford Growth & Skills Board – a partnership of local authorities, education providers, employers and support organisations working together to strengthen skills and drive inclusive growth across Trafford. Charmaine’s appointment reinforces our commitment to […]
P.P. O’Connor awarded prestigious RoSPA Gold Award
P.P. O’Connor, a leading specialist in demolition, earthworks, remediation and civil engineering, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the 2025 RoSPA Gold Award – one of the most coveted health and safety accolades in the industry. The RoSPA Health and Safety Awards, organised by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, are among the most prestigious […]