SEVERFIELD PLC
Companies House classifies Severfield plc’s principal activities under UK Standard Industrial Classification codes 25110, manufacture of metal structures and parts of structures, and 43999, other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified. According to the company’s own investor materials, Severfield plc describes itself as the UK’s leading structural steel construction group, designing, engineering, fabricating and erecting structural steelwork for commercial developments, stadia, transport infrastructure, industrial facilities, nuclear projects and power generation. Its projects have included The Shard, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the Wimbledon No.1 Court redevelopment and Everton Football Club’s stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock. The group also markets proprietary construction products under the Seversafe and Fabsec brands, and holds a 50% interest in a structural steel joint venture operating in India.
Severfield plc’s ordinary shares are admitted to trading on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange under the ticker SFR (ISIN GB00B27YGJ97), and the company is a constituent of the FTSE 250 index.
For the financial year ended 28 March 2026, Severfield plc reported group revenue of £454.3 million, broadly stable against £450.9 million in the prior year, according to its final results announcement of 23 June 2026. Underlying profit before tax fell to £10.5 million from £18.1 million, with underlying operating margin declining to 2.8% from 4.8% amid competitive pricing and lower activity in parts of the UK construction market; net debt reduced to £28.2 million. The company’s UK and European order book stood at £507 million at that date, of which £339 million was scheduled for delivery within twelve months, while its Indian joint venture reported record annual revenue of £140 million and a record order book of £286 million. Following the results, Severfield plc set out a refreshed strategic plan targeting medium-term annual group revenue of £500 million to £550 million and operating margins of 7% to 8%. Its most recent confirmation statement was filed on 31 May 2026, with the next due by 14 June 2027.
Registration details
Company overview
SEVERFIELD PLC is a public limited company registered in England and Wales under company number 01721262, according to Companies House. It was incorporated on 6 May 1983, initially as Severfield Reeve Structural Engineers Limited, becoming Severfield-Reeve plc in June 1988, Severfield-Rowen plc in July 1999, and adopting its present name, Severfield plc, in May 2014. The company is recorded with an “Active” status, with its registered office at Severs House, Dalton Airfield Industrial Estate, Dalton, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 3JN.
Officers
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Directors and officers of SEVERFIELD PLC
Companies House records eight active officers of Severfield plc as at 10 September 2026: seven directors and one company secretary. The board comprises Charlie Cornish (Non-Executive Chair, appointed 1 May 2024), Paul William McNerney (Chief Executive Officer, appointed 3 November 2025), Andrew Slaney Page (Chief Financial Officer, appointed 16 February 2026), Mark Pegler (Senior Independent Director, appointed 4 October 2022), Cynthia Alison Gordon (Non-Executive Director, appointed 21 October 2024), Ian James McAulay (Non-Executive Director, appointed 25 November 2024) and Janice Elliott Crawford (Non-Executive Director, appointed 25 November 2024); Mark Sanderson has served as Company Secretary since 18 October 2013. Executive titles such as Chair, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Senior Independent Director are as published on the company’s own investor website rather than recorded verbatim by Companies House, which lists all directors under the single legal role “Director.” Companies House records around 34 officer appointments in total across the company’s history, the great majority now resigned. This overview reflects Companies House officer data retrieved 10 September 2026.
Recent officer changes
- Andrew Slaney Page appointed Director and Chief Financial Officer, effective 16 February 2026, succeeding Janine Bramall (Companies House filing; company announcement).
- Janine Bramall resigned as Director, effective 17 March 2026 (Companies House filing).
- Paul William McNerney appointed Director, effective 3 November 2025, ahead of taking up the Chief Executive Officer role (Companies House filing).
Data availability
Classification: Full. Companies House publishes current and historical director and secretary appointment and resignation dates for Severfield plc. Nationality is not disclosed for any current officer in the sources reviewed for this profile; correspondence addresses recorded at Companies House are the company’s registered office and should not be read as indicating any officer’s nationality or place of residence.
Sources
- Companies House – SEVERFIELD PLC, Officers, https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/01721262/officers, retrieved 10 September 2026.
- Severfield plc, Leadership team, https://www.severfield.com/about/leadership, retrieved 10 September 2026.
Registry feed — rows exactly as filed with Companies House, including entries the profile above does not cover.
Group Structure
Group structure of SEVERFIELD PLC
Severfield plc sits at the head of a verified UK and international corporate group. Companies House Persons with Significant Control (PSC) filings confirm that no person or entity is registrable as holding significant control over Severfield plc itself, consistent with its exemption as a company whose voting shares are admitted to trading on a UK regulated market. Companies House independently confirms that Severfield plc is the immediate parent of Severfield (Design & Build) Limited (company number 04107553), holding 75% or more of that company’s shares and voting rights since 21 June 2021, when it replaced the previous holding entity, Atlas Ward Holdings Limited. Zavia’s internal group-linkage data, synced 8 September 2026, additionally identifies Severfield plc as the ultimate parent of a wider structure of at least ten further UK, Irish, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish and Finnish entities, including Severfield Nuclear & Infrastructure Limited, Severfield Infrastructure Limited, Severfield International Limited, Severfield Modular Solutions Limited and Severfield Europe Holding B.V. together with its Continental European subsidiaries; these additional relationships were not individually re-verified against Companies House or equivalent overseas registries for this profile. This overview reflects Companies House filings and Zavia’s internal group-linkage data retrieved 10 September 2026.
Verified corporate relationships
| Entity | Country | Registration number | Relationship | Ownership | Status | Information date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severfield (Design & Build) Limited | United Kingdom | 04107553 | Direct subsidiary | 75% or more of shares and voting rights | Active | 21 June 2021 |
Data availability
Classification: Partial. Companies House PSC filings independently confirm one direct subsidiary, Severfield (Design & Build) Limited, and confirm that Severfield plc itself has no registrable PSC by virtue of its public listing. The remaining entities identified in Zavia’s internal group-linkage data were not individually re-verified against Companies House or overseas registries for this profile and should be treated as internally sourced rather than independently confirmed at every tier.
Sources
- Companies House – SEVERFIELD PLC, Persons with Significant Control, https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/01721262/persons-with-significant-control, retrieved 10 September 2026.
- Companies House – SEVERFIELD (DESIGN & BUILD) LIMITED, Persons with Significant Control, https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/04107553/persons-with-significant-control, retrieved 10 September 2026.
- Zavia internal registry sync data, group-linkage record for SEVERFIELD PLC, synced 8 September 2026.
Registry feed — rows exactly as filed with Companies House, including entries the profile above does not cover.
SEVERFIELD PLC
United Kingdom
Frequently asked questions
What does SEVERFIELD PLC do?
SEVERFIELD PLC (company number 01721262) is a public limited company registered in England and Wales, incorporated on 6 May 1983 and classified by Companies House under UK Standard Industrial Classification code 25110, manufacture of metal structures and parts of structures; it describes itself as the UK’s leading structural steel construction group.
Who owns SEVERFIELD PLC?
As a Main Market-listed issuer, Severfield plc is exempt from maintaining a Persons with Significant Control register; Zavia’s internal registry sync data records its largest disclosed institutional shareholding as DFA International Core Equity Portfolio at 18.71% of ordinary share capital.
Who is SEVERFIELD PLC's UBO (Ultimate Beneficial Owner)?
Every shareholder recorded for SEVERFIELD PLC is itself a company rather than a natural person, so no Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) is identified at this level; establishing one would require tracing the ownership of each shareholding company in turn.
What is SEVERFIELD PLC's company registration number?
SEVERFIELD PLC's registration number is 01721262, filed with Companies House in United Kingdom. Its current status on the register is active.
Is SEVERFIELD PLC still an active company?
SEVERFIELD PLC's status on Companies House is listed as active.
When was SEVERFIELD PLC incorporated?
SEVERFIELD PLC was incorporated on 6 May 1983, according to Companies House.
What is SEVERFIELD PLC's registered address?
The registered address on file for SEVERFIELD PLC is Thirsk, United Kingdom.
What legal structure is SEVERFIELD PLC registered as?
SEVERFIELD PLC is registered as a Public Limited Company in United Kingdom.
What is SEVERFIELD PLC's revenue?
For the financial year ended 28 March 2026, Severfield plc reported group revenue of £454.3 million and underlying profit before tax of £10.5 million, according to its final results announcement of 23 June 2026.
Is SEVERFIELD PLC listed on a stock exchange?
Severfield plc’s ordinary shares are admitted to trading on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange under the ticker SFR, and the company is a constituent of the FTSE 250 index.
Who are the officers/directors of SEVERFIELD PLC?
Companies House records eight active officers of Severfield plc as at 10 September 2026, including Charlie Cornish as Non-Executive Chair, Paul William McNerney as Chief Executive Officer and Andrew Slaney Page as Chief Financial Officer.
Does SEVERFIELD PLC have a parent company or subsidiaries?
Companies House confirms Severfield plc as the direct 75%-or-more shareholder of its subsidiary Severfield (Design & Build) Limited since 21 June 2021, while Severfield plc itself has no registrable person with significant control due to its public listing.
Can Zavia monitor changes to SEVERFIELD PLC's ownership over time?
This profile reflects a point-in-time snapshot from Companies House. Zavia's monitoring API can track changes to SEVERFIELD PLC's registered shareholders, officers, and group structure going forward, flagging updates as they're filed rather than requiring a manual recheck.
Can I access SEVERFIELD PLC's data through an API?
Yes. Zavia's API connects directly to official government ownership registries across 195 countries and territories, including United Kingdom, so records like SEVERFIELD PLC's registration, shareholder, UBO, and group-structure data can be queried programmatically instead of viewed one page at a time.
Where does this company information come from, and how current is it?
This record is sourced directly from Companies House and was last synced on 8 September 2026.