George Leslie Ltd

Founded in 1964, George Leslie Ltd is a medium-sized, privately-owned Civil Engineering contractor undertaking a wide range of construction projects throughout the length and breadth of Scotland including the more remote locations across the Highlands and Islands.

Since its formation, work in the water and wastewater sector has been an important part of the Company’s workload.

From the early days of sewer repairs and replacement, the Company has developed the capability to undertake varied and complex projects which have included large diameter water main & sewer replacement, water treatment works, tunnelling & deep pumping stations and wastewater treatment works. The in-house pipeline services division complements these core water-related activities, providing CCTV, Vactor and pipeline jetting experience and expertise.

Full third-party Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental accreditation, and the personal involvement of Directors and senior members of staff ensuring that a dedicated high quality of service is provided, the same attention to detail is applied to every contract from the smallest to largest with the capability to undertake contracts ranging in value from £5k to in excess of £20m.

In addition to the water sector, the Company also undertakes work across the full range of Civil Engineering with a particular interest and expertise in marine projects encompassing piers, ports, quays and harbours.

Loch Venachar Fish Pass (2020)

Loch Venachar Reservoir is located near Callander in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. The reservoir was formed in 1859 under the direction of civil engineer John Frederick Bateman (1810-1889), when the existing loch level was raised by the construction of a masonry dam across the outlet from the loch known as the Eas […]

Island of Iona - Seabed Water Supply Pipeline (2017)

The small island of Iona itself lies off the Isle of Mull in the Inner Hebrides off the west coast and is widely regarded as the birthplace of Christianity in Scotland. To the current day, Iona and its monastery has been a renowned centre of religious learning and pilgrimage and the Abbey is one of […]

Shieldhall Tunnel (2016)

Construction of the Shieldhall Tunnel, the biggest investment in the Glasgow wastewater network since Victorian times, is well underway. Once complete, it will improve river water quality and the natural environment of the River Clyde and its tributaries, enable the Greater Glasgow area to grow and develop, alleviate sewer flooding key locations and deal with […]

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