Business Details
33 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Construction Solutions in Bromsgrove
Established in 1993, Hinton Group is a family-run business delivering comprehensive design, development, and construction services for commercial properties across the UK. Our expertise spans land acquisition, architectural design, and construction, with a focus on retail, leisure, care, and employment sectors. We pride ourselves on building long-term relationships with stakeholders, offering in-house architectural capabilities to ensure technical precision and institutional-grade warranties. Our dedicated team of professionals brings decades of experience to every project, ensuring cost certainty and seamless delivery through our own main contractor, Hinton Design & Build.Client testimonials highlight our proactive service, collaborative approach, and ability to deliver high-standard projects even under challenging circumstances. With a track record of over 2 million sq ft of developed space, we combine technical expertise with a commitment to stakeholder communication and project transparency.
Services
Land Acquisition
Architectural Design
Construction Management
Design & Build
Project Planning
Development Funding
Commercial Development
Retail Construction
Leisure Facilities
Care Sector Projects
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of experience in commercial property development across the UK
- Our in-house architectural team provides technical precision and institutional-grade warranties
- We guarantee cost certainty through our dedicated main contractor, Hinton Design & Build
- Our team has successfully delivered over 2 million sq ft of retail and leisure space
- We maintain transparent communication with stakeholders throughout every project phase
Associations and certifications
- Cyber Essentials Plus
What people say
High standard, professional service
Smoothest and most professional build
Collaborative process
Successfully delivered during global pandemic
Excellent developer
Services
Land Acquisition
We specialise in identifying and securing commercial development sites across the UK. Our team negotiates with landowners and assesses viability for retail, leisure, and employment uses. With expertise in planning criteria and local regulations, we ensure optimal site selection for long-term project success.
Architectural Design
Our in-house architectural team delivers technical designs from concept to completion. We provide institutional-grade warranties and coordinate with stakeholders to meet planning requirements. With 35+ years of experience, we ensure practical, compliant, and innovative design solutions for commercial developments.
Construction Management
We manage construction projects from tender to completion, ensuring cost certainty and quality control. Our JCT Fixed Price contracts provide delivery confidence. With 45+ years of combined industry experience, we coordinate all aspects of build programmes to meet client specifications and deadlines.
Design & Build
Our integrated approach combines design and construction under one contract. We deliver complete commercial developments with guaranteed pricing and timelines. This method ensures seamless coordination between design and build phases, reducing risks and enhancing project efficiency for clients.
Commercial Development
We develop retail, leisure, care, and employment properties nationwide. Our expertise includes business parks, hotels, and foodstores. With a portfolio exceeding 2 million sq ft, we create value through strategic site selection, planning approval, and high-standard construction delivery.
People
James Hinton
Managing Director
With experience from Drivers Jonas and Knight Frank, James has led Hinton Group since 2004. He focuses on building stakeholder relationships and strategic growth while maintaining the family business ethos established over three decades.
David Wintle
Design Director
Leading the architectural team with 35+ years' experience, David oversees design coordination from inception to completion. His expertise spans commercial, industrial, and leisure projects, ensuring technical precision and planning compliance across all developments.
Noel Hammett
Construction Director
With over 35 years' construction experience, Noel manages project delivery from tender to completion. His practical approach and industry knowledge ensure efficient build programmes while maintaining quality standards across all Hinton Design & Build projects.
Jon Hinton
Director
Joining in 2014, Jon leads development negotiations and legal aspects. With a background in commercial agency, he specialises in site acquisition, financial structuring, and stakeholder negotiations to secure viable development opportunities nationwide.
Lycia Warwick
Development Manager
Since joining in 2012, Lycia has become integral to our planning process. She manages technical planning requirements and coordinates design teams to ensure successful planning applications for new commercial developments across multiple sectors.
Questions
What sectors does Hinton Group specialise in?
We focus on retail, leisure, care, and employment sector developments across the UK.
Do you handle both design and construction?
Yes, our in-house design team works alongside Hinton Design & Build for full project delivery.
How do you ensure project quality?
Through our JCT Fixed Price contracts and institutional-grade warranties on all developments.
Can you help with site acquisition?
Yes, we specialise in identifying viable sites and negotiating with landowners nationwide.
Are you a family-run business?
Yes, we've been family-owned since our 1993 establishment in the West Midlands.
