About Us
Our Company
Founded in 1970, Thurston Group is one of the UK’s longest-standing manufacturers of modular and portable buildings. Over more than 50 years, the business has continually evolved its manufacturing capability and delivery model to support a wide range of public and private sector projects.
Today, Thurston Group designs, manufactures and installs modular buildings, portable cabins and specialist structures across sectors including healthcare, education, infrastructure, commercial and specialist environments. Our offsite approach enables greater speed, consistency and certainty compared to traditional construction methods, while maintaining a strong focus on quality and compliance.
Social Impact
We recognise the role businesses play in supporting the communities in which they operate. Our approach to social value focuses on delivering meaningful social, environmental and economic benefits alongside our core activities.
This includes working with charitable organisations, supporting local employment and skills development, and encouraging social inclusion across the organisation and wider supply chain.
Sustainability
Offsite construction offers inherent sustainability benefits when compared with traditional building methods. Thurston Group is committed to reducing environmental impact through efficient design, responsible material use and waste reduction across manufacturing and installation.
Our modular and portable buildings are designed to support long-term performance, adaptability and efficient operation, contributing to more sustainable built environments.
A Fabric First Approach
We adopt a fabric-first approach throughout the design and build process, with a focus on improving building performance through airtightness, effective insulation and optimised solar gain.
Careers at Thurston Group
Thurston Group offers career opportunities across manufacturing, engineering, design, delivery and professional services. We support people at all stages of their careers, from apprentices and graduates to experienced professionals.
We are committed to developing skills, supporting progression and creating a safe, inclusive working environment across all sites.
Meet the Experts
Our people are central to the delivery of our projects. Thurston Group’s teams bring experience across multiple sectors and disciplines, supporting clients from early design through to manufacture and installation.