Secant Pile Walls Contractor

Aarsleff Ground Engineering Ltd. is a subsidiary of one of Denmark’s leading civil engineering companies, Per Aasleff A/S. Since entering the UK market in the 1980s, Aarsleff has become one of the UK’s leading ground engineering, piling and retaining wall contractors.

With over 30 years of experience, we provide retaining wall solutions and value for our clients through operational excellence. We specialise in the design and installation of secant pile walls, delivering tailored, value-engineered solutions to meet the unique requirements of each project.

Secant pile wall

Locations We Cover

We take pride in our ability to cover locations throughout the whole UK. Whether your project or scheme is located in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, or coastal and rural areas, our team is ready to deliver secant piled walls tailored to your needs.

Where We Install Secant Pile Walls

We have extensive experience installing secant pile walls across various sectors including:

Whether it’s urban environments requiring deep basement excavations or coastal areas needing robust retaining structures, our team is equipped to handle diverse site conditions and project requirements.

Completed secant pile wall
Our Team of Engineers & Specialists

Our success in delivering high-quality secant wall piling is backed by our dedicated in-house team of engineers and specialists. With decades of experience, our team collaborates closely with our clients to design and implement retaining solutions that are both innovative and cost-effective.

Health and safety is a crucial aspect of Aarsleff’s business operations. To support this, we are BS OHSAS 18001 certified and have received a prestigious Gold award from The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents for its continuous efforts to maintain zero accidents within the workplace.

Our Fleet of Pile Machinery & Equipment

We boast an impressive fleet of equipment, including fully hydraulic piling rigs, drilling rigs, cranes, excavators and other specialised machinery. This extensive array of machinery enables us to tackle various projects and site conditions effectively. Our investment in state-of-the-art equipment ensures that we can deliver a diverse range of retaining wall techniques, including secant piled walls, with precision and efficiency.

Mill House Leisure Centre piling project

A Sustainable Approach

We are committed to reducing our environmental impact and adding value to the communities in which we operate. Our sustainability initiatives include setting trackable targets aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, conducting annual sustainability reports to monitor progress, and embedding sustainable practices into our company. In 2023, we reported that 96% of our workforce received sustainability training and achieved a 52% reduction in timber waste compared to our 2020-21 baseline.

Explore Other Services

As a choice secant piling contractor, Aarsleff also offers other retaining wall, piling and ground engineering services:

Marine works

A leading UK ground engineering specialist, focusing on multi-discipline excellence and value engineering. We design and deliver some of the UK’s largest ground engineering projects.

Our vision is to bring confidence to those constructing the landscape of tomorrow .

1947. Central Jutland, Denmark. Per Aarsleff borrowed 10,000 Danish Kroner from his father’s life insurance, bought an excavator, and founded Northern Europe’s leading contracting company.

Our biggest asset, our team is composed of the leading experts in ground engineering. Working with collaboration and cohesion at the core of our business, we can guarantee a quick and founded answer to all your questions.

We recruit and reward our people based on our ‘Step into the Blue’ company culture, where we embrace the core values of Life and Health, Trust, and Responsibility.

We do everything to ensure our team and yours work safely on our sites. With our core value of Life & Health, we see safety as a cultural pillar.

Our ISO accreditations are an assurance to you that we take governance seriously. Read our policies to discover more.

The projects that keep society running. Bridges, buildings, transit and rail facilities, embankment support, marine and offshore facilities, mines, airports, and water projects.

Keeping things turning. Sewage Treatment Works, Waste Water Treatment Works, Wind Farms and Wind Turbines, Biomass Plants, and Power stations.

Meeting society’s needs. Nursing and care homes, MOD buildings, Schools and Universities, and small or large-sized residential developments.

Staying on the move. Remediation, bridges, and foundation work are integral to keeping the industry running smoothly.

The landscape of the marketplace. Mega-retail sheds, distribution warehouses, University accommodation, and major supermarket and household name units.

Commercial piling projects

Keeping things afloat. Ports and harbours, coastal defences, river embankments and inland waterways.