Strabag UK, the British arm of the Vienna-based civil engineering group, has completed its purchase of Van Elle Holdings plc, previously announced in April 2026. It has now acquired the entire company after the majority of shareholders voted in favour of the proposed transaction.
The acquisition of Van Elle, one of the largest ground engineering contractors in the UK, strengthens Strabag UK’s portfolio across both building and infrastructure projects for existing and future clients. Van Elle will become a new subdivision of Strabag UK’s business.
Van Elle has an established market position as a leading ground engineering and geotechnical specialist in the UK. Complementary client relationships and end markets, particularly in the building, water and energy sectors, create opportunities to combine Strabag’s civil engineering and existing ground engineering capabilities. Van Elle delivered 2025 revenues of around £130 million and has more than 600 employees.
Simon Wild, managing director, of Strabag UK, said: “This acquisition is part of our growth strategy in the UK and enables us to combine Strabag’s broad resources and expertise with Van Elle’s vast knowledge and wealth of experience in ground engineering and geotechnical specialism.
“We look forward to the team at Van Elle joining us at this exciting time for Strabag in the UK.”