About Us
Property development experts
Redwaters is a company built on a strong Irish heritage which goes back to 1924 and has grown to become one of the best known bespoke development companies in Manchester and the North West of England.
Why choose Redwaters?
In a nutshell because we are good at what we do. We pride ourselves on quality and creating a product you won’t find anywhere else which is why we proudly display our previous projects from the last 50 years we’ve been building. We aim to provide houses that people aspire to live in, but are also good value for money and a sound investment. But we don’t just build developments, we build relationships too. We realise we are only as good as our last project and wouldn’t be around today if it wasn’t for you. So we always, always listen to what our customers have to say and then act on it. It’s called putting you first. We wouldn’t have it any other way.
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50 years of building!
This year was a special one for us as we celebrated our 50th anniversary of creating homes.
The Story of Redwaters
While Redwaters was founded in 1975, its story begins much earlier in 1924. This is the year that Patrick McCaul moved over from Ireland in search of work, he found work as a navvy digging out the East Lancs road (a road which would be the location for many Redwaters developments years later)! His son Joe suffered from dyslexia and began working as a bricklayer by trade, it didn’t take long for Joe to set up his own building company ‘Ashton & McCaul’ which quickly became one of the biggest building companies in the North West of England.
Joe eventually sold the company when he was still only in his 40’s! Joe was itching to get back in the game and so on February 4th 1975 he officially incorporated Redwaters.
In 1990 his son Sean joined the company after getting experience working for some of the biggest national building companies as a land surveyor. Five years later Sean became managing director.
For a while Joe and Sean were co-directors at Redwaters working together seamlessly as father & son.
Following Joe’s passing in 2005 Sean continued to deliver incredible developments which he has now been doing for over 35 years, garnering himself a reputation as one of the most respected individuals in the development world.
Which brings us to today, over 50 years since Joe first started the company. In the years since Redwaters has been carried on by amazing workers such as Meghan who joined us in 2007 and has been with us ever since, rising to become our accounts manager.
There have been a few changes over the years such as Sean’s son Oliver joining the team but one thing that has never changed is our commitment to delivering the best projects we can.
Meet the team.
Joe McCaul
Founder
After working as a Bricklayer by trade Joe set up Ashton & McCaul in 1955 to great success. Joe went on to sell the company and later set up Redwaters in 1975 where we have been delivering homes to be proud of ever since. Redwaters still building homes over 50 years later is a testament to the work ethic and morals Joe instilled into the company
Joe passed away in 2005 and is remembered fondly for his generosity, kind spirit and love of a pint of Guinness!
Sean McCaul
managing director
When it comes to having an eye for spotting a cracking piece of land, Sean is in a class of his own. He trained as a Land Surveyor and has a Valuation Surveying degree.
He joined his father in the business 34 years ago after gaining experience working for some of the big boys in the building trade. This experience has made him one of the most respected figures in the development industry.
Meghan Parkinson
Account Manager
Meghan is our longest serving member of staff, starting her career at Redwaters as Office junior back in 2007. Since then her role and responsibilities have grown, making her a key member of our team as well as now being company secretary of the Redwaters group.
James Connelly
Project Manager
James joined Redwaters in 2012 with his first job being the construction of the final two bungalows on Kingshill Manor and from there he built the nine houses at Warton and has been getting the houses over the line ever since.
James runs the sites tightly to ensure our houses are always up to the Redwaters standard.
Terrance McKiernan
Technical Manager
Terry is our expert when it comes to engineering, if theres anything he doesn’t know about putting houses together its not worth knowing!
Sharon McCaul
Spec Manager
Sharon is our design and spec manager, her eye for design is what makes our houses brimming with style.
Sharon is also RHS trained and her skills in gardening rival her skills in design!
Dave Kirkland
Accountant
Our Accountant Dave Kirkland isn’t just an expert in figures he knows a thing or two about football and music. Dave has worked in finance since he left school, and for 19 years was in the office at the University of Manchester, followed by 15 years working for one of the UK’s high street fashion brand.
Clara Lança
Office Admin
Clara is a recent addition to our office team, and has quickly become an invaluable asset, taking to her new role with remarkable ease and enthusiasm. Originally from Portugal, Clara brings a fresh perspective to our workplace.
Oliver McCaul
assistant project manager
Oliver has recently followed in his fathers footsteps and joined the team at Redwaters full-time. Currently learning the ropes, Oliver is excited to be part of the team his Grandfather created.
Mark Nottingham
Site Manager
Mark has been site manager of many Redwater jobs over the years, but he’s not just a one trick pony! Mark is also handy on the forks as a Telehandler driver!
Octavian Bolohan
Site Supervisor
Octavian is our jack of all trades, originally hailing from Moldova, he brings a tremendous set of skills and work ethic with him.
Tony Hart
Site Labourer/Plant Operator
Tony has been with us since joining to help renovate the Walkden Cricket Club after spending many years cleaning the windows of Astley & Tyldesley. Whether you need a wall painting or insulation installing he’s your guy!
Since joining us Tony has also picked up some skills in operating machines like the telehandler!