Cadman Cranes

Cadman Cranes Operating in Essex and throughout East Anglia, we provide crane hire, contract lifting, Heavy Haulage

Cadman Cranes is the leading mobile crane hire company in East Anglia with over 50 years experience and a reputation for quality, reliability and safety. We offer crane hire on a CPA Crane Hire or CPA Contract Lift basis across the East of England. Our diverse fleet includes modern, mobile cranes and a unique selection of mini cranes, compact crawler cranes and specialist lifting equipment.

24/06/2026

Armed Forces Week is an opportunity to recognise the dedication, service and sacrifice of the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community.

This is something that resonates strongly with us. We are proud to have former service personnel within our team, bringing with them valuable skills, experience and a commitment to professionalism that continues to make a positive impact across our business.

We are also proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award through the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. This reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, service leavers and military families, while creating opportunities for them to build successful civilian careers.

The values developed through military service, including teamwork, accountability, discipline and leadership, align closely with the standards we uphold every day across our operations.

During Armed Forces Week, we would like to thank all serving personnel, veterans, reservists and military families for their contribution to our country and our communities.

Learn more about our commitment to the Armed Forces community: https://www.cadmancranes.com/about-us/armed-forces-covenant/

🚨 We're Hiring | Business Development ExecutiveAre you a driven sales professional with experience in construction, infr...
19/06/2026

🚨 We're Hiring | Business Development Executive

Are you a driven sales professional with experience in construction, infrastructure, engineering, or related sectors?

Cadman Cranes is looking for an ambitious Business Development Executive to help drive growth across three established Milbank Group businesses:

Cadman Cranes
Milbank Concrete Products Ltd
SGI Composites

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with industry-leading businesses, generate new opportunities, build relationships with key decision-makers, and develop a long-term career with clear progression into senior leadership roles.

✓ £40,000 - £50,000 salary (depending on experience)
✓ Performance bonus scheme
✓ Private healthcare & Health Shield
✓ Development plan & leadership opportunities
✓ Death in Service & Terminal Illness cover
✓ 23 days annual leave

Based across our Essex businesses, you'll play a key role in identifying opportunities, developing client relationships, and supporting major projects across the construction, energy, and infrastructure sectors. The role will be based primarily at Cadman Cranes CO4 9QX (3 days per week), with one day per week at each of the other businesses.

If you're commercially minded, proactive, and ready for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

👉 Apply now directly via Indeed: https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=29ca5b5d65d20368

We believe strong communities are built through opportunities for young people, which is why supporting grassroots sport...
17/06/2026

We believe strong communities are built through opportunities for young people, which is why supporting grassroots sport is something we value and actively invest in.

This season, we're proud to support Camulos Academy Girls Team, Little Oakley U13s and Colchester Broncos U11s, helping provide the kits and equipment that keep young people involved in sport.

Behind every grassroots team is a network of volunteers, parents and organisers who dedicate their time to creating opportunities for young people. Local business support helps keep those opportunities accessible and affordable for families.

In our latest article, we share the latest on how we're supporting local grassroots teams and why grassroots sport matters, the impact it has on young people, and why we're proud to play a small part in supporting it.

Read more:
👉 https://www.cadmancranes.com/news/cadman-cranes-continues-support-for-local-youth-sports-teams/

Heavy machinery moves demand careful consideration of load weights, access constraints, lifting methods, transport requi...
10/06/2026

Heavy machinery moves demand careful consideration of load weights, access constraints, lifting methods, transport requirements and installation tolerances.

Whether relocating production equipment, installing new plant, positioning generators or moving large industrial assets, success depends on detailed planning and controlled ex*****on at every stage.

A fully managed machinery moving service helps reduce risk, minimise disruption and ensure critical equipment is handled safely from removal through to final positioning.

Learn more about our Heavy Machinery Moving service:
👉 https://www.cadmancranes.com/services/heavy-machinery-moving-specialists/

A carefully planned lift in the heart of Norwich.Working for NCL Contractors on behalf of Core Power Generation, we rece...
03/06/2026

A carefully planned lift in the heart of Norwich.

Working for NCL Contractors on behalf of Core Power Generation, we recently completed the extraction and installation of a transformer to a rooftop plant room at The Forum on Theatre Street in Norwich, using a Liebherr LTM1230-5.1 on full ballast at 72 tonnes.

This one came with a few layers of complexity. The plant room sits directly above the American Library, which meant all lifting operations had to take place out of hours. Getting access into the plant room required the removal of a roof section and the installation of a dedicated roof hatch to create a viable lift path.

Theatre Street is a busy stretch at the best of times, with the theatre, public car parks and active bus routes all in the mix. Early coordination with the council to secure a road closure was key, and a big thank you to Blade Traffic Management for their work on the day.

Well done to the whole team on the ground for delivering this safely and efficiently.

Slinger: Steve Kemp
Supervisor: Andy Wingar
Operator: Simon Clark
AP: Alex Hirst

And a big thanks to William Butterfield for the excellent photography!

27/05/2026

Behind every successful contract lift is detailed planning long before the crane arrives on site.

Every contract lift begins with a detailed lift plan. Every aspect is considered in advance, including crane positioning, load radius, site restrictions, access routes and sequencing. That planning is what allows lifts to be delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme requirements.

For clients, appointing an experienced contract lift provider reduces risk, improves coordination and provides clear accountability throughout the operation. It also ensures lifts are planned and managed in accordance with current regulations and industry standards.

Our lift management approach combines experienced personnel, engineered planning and modern equipment to support projects across construction, infrastructure, utilities and renewable energy.

Starring: Phil Robinson, Contract Lift Manager. Detailed lift planning, with a brief side career in content creation.

Our industry talks a lot about safety. But how often do we talk about mental health?In crane operations and construction...
20/05/2026

Our industry talks a lot about safety. But how often do we talk about mental health?

In crane operations and construction, people face real pressures every day from long hours, isolation, demanding decisions and time away from family. And for too long, the culture has been to simply "get on with it." But fatigue, stress and poor mental health directly affect concentration and decision-making. In lifting operations, that matters enormously.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we've shared our thoughts on what a safer, more open industry looks like and what we're doing at Cadman Cranes to help build it.

From our in-house Mental Health First Aider and Mental Health Advocates, to confidential support services, flexible working and financial wellbeing initiatives, we're committed to creating a culture where people can speak up early, without fear of judgement.

Seeking support when you need it is part of working safely.

👇 Read the full article and join the conversation.
https://www.cadmancranes.com/news/building-a-safer-industry-starts-with-mental-health/

Another successful modular installation completed alongside the team at MY-Fab.This residential development in the centr...
13/05/2026

Another successful modular installation completed alongside the team at MY-Fab.

This residential development in the centre of Aylesbury will deliver 15 new apartments using modular units manufactured off-site at MY-Fab’s facility and delivered directly to site, demonstrating the efficiency of modular construction when combined with detailed lift planning and precise on-site installation.

Cadman Cranes carried out the Contract Lift using our 110t Liebherr crane, with Matt Dodd supervising operations and Mike Reeves operating the crane throughout the project.

Access on site was extremely restricted. Multiple crane positions had to be explored during planning to achieve the required lifting radius and maintain safe installation sequencing across the build.

Each modular unit weighed approximately 14 tonnes, with 9 modules installed per level to create the 5-storey structure.

Projects like this rely on coordination between manufacturing, logistics and lift management teams to maintain programme certainty and installation accuracy.

Photos courtesy of the MY-Fab team, part of MYC Group.

Find out more about our modular building lifting services here:
https://www.cadmancranes.com/services/contract-lifting-for-modular-buildings/

Always great to receive feedback like this following a recent NorDan window installation:“After all the confusion about ...
06/05/2026

Always great to receive feedback like this following a recent NorDan window installation:

“After all the confusion about the viability of craning the NorDan windows, your crew did an amazing job. They were pleasant, communicative, confident, reassuring and simply very capable. It was like the proverbial walk in the park for them and I felt that the project was in good hands from start to finish.”
– Declan M.

A great example of how the right team can turn a potentially complex lift into a smooth, straightforward job.

If you’ve got a challenging lift coming up, we’re here to help.

Not your average weekend on site.Cadman Cranes recently supported Village Underground in Shoreditch, London, with a comp...
29/04/2026

Not your average weekend on site.

Cadman Cranes recently supported Village Underground in Shoreditch, London, with a complex contract lift, removing two decommissioned Jubilee Line carriages from the roof of the iconic venue.

Village Underground has had four retired London Underground carriages sitting on its roof since 2006, when they were acquired from Transport for London for just £100 and converted into creative studio spaces. They've been a beloved feature of the Shoreditch skyline ever since. Two of the carriages remain in place, but as part of renovation works to create a new outdoor social area at the now-renowned nightclub and music venue, two were brought down. The trains will be transported to Norwich to be repurposed and rehomed.

At 21.5 tonnes combined, this was no small undertaking. Four months of planning went into the operation, including securing two road closures across two separate local councils, all timed to land on one of London's busiest weekends of the year with the Marathon in full swing across the city.

For the lift itself, we utilised a Liebherr LTM1400-6.1 crane with an 80t counterweight, rigged on 4m x 2.2m power pads and the project was completed safely and to schedule. Big thanks to Emerson Crane Hire Ltd for the hire, and to the whole team on site for a job well done.

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Lindsey House, Brunel Way, Severalls Industrial Park
Colchester
CO49QX

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5pm
Tuesday 7am - 5pm
Wednesday 7am - 5pm
Thursday 7am - 5pm
Friday 7am - 5pm

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+441206986610

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