About Us
Our Mission
To identify, acquire, and strategically sell or develop underutilised land parcels in the UK for long-term value or short-term gain.
Our Vision
We envision a UK where land development is driven by sustainability, infrastructure foresight, and community benefit. Our vision is to lead the way in delivering projects that stand the test of time—socially, economically, and environmentally. By aligning our civil engineering capabilities with strategic land use planning, we aspire to reshape the development landscape into one that is intelligent, inclusive, and resilient. We aim to be the go-to partner for turning complex sites into future-ready communities.
What We Can Provide
Oakgrove Acres offers full-spectrum services—from early-stage land evaluation to infrastructure delivery and planning promotion. We manage everything: site assessments, technical design, planning applications, utility strategy, and liaison with local authorities. Our civil engineering background ensures that every site is designed with practical, buildable solutions.
For Landowners
We unlock value.
For Developers
We De-Risk Sites.
For Investors
We deliver long term results.
Our Founder
Simon
“I began my civil engineering career with Morgan Sindall, successfully delivering projects ranging from £20 million developments, including schools, leisure centres, and ice rinks. I quickly advanced to lead major infrastructure projects valued at £300 million, working closely with National Highways to improve vital transportation networks. At Costain, as principal contractor, I managed complex pipeline infrastructure projects exceeding £500 million, collaborating with private landowners and local authorities on behalf of the government—consistently maintaining an impeccable zero-accident safety record.
More recently, with Kier Group, I played a pivotal role in the transformative High Speed 2 (HS2) project, valued at over £200 billion. I also worked with Skanska as the principal contractor on a £1 billion project as a major leading civil engineer, where they bought private lands and buildings to develop pathways for transport networks with National Highways. During my tenure with Balfour Beatty, I led utility infrastructure projects involving extensive landowner engagement and was responsible for preparing detailed constructability reports (PILs). These legal documents, developed in partnership with principal contractors and clients such as National Grid, supported the sustainable development of powerlines across private land.
These diverse and high profile experiences have equipped me with deep technical expertise, strategic stakeholder management skills, and an unwavering commitment to safe, efficient, and sustainable project delivery. This solid foundation inspired the creation of Oakgrove Acres—a company dedicated to unlocking the full potential of your land through expert planning, development, and collaborative partnerships, grounded in a thorough understanding of local planning frameworks.
By partnering with Oakgrove Acres, you gain access to a team of land profit professionals with over 20 years of experience in land acquisition for leading firms such as Bovis (now Vistry Homes). Whether you are a landowner seeking to maximize your property’s value, a local authority focused on sustainable community growth, or an investor pursuing secure, high-return opportunities, our team offers the insight, integrity, and proven track record necessary to guide your land journey to success.”