Civil Engineering Vehicle Hire

We support civil engineering contractors across the UK with flexible, cost-effective vehicle hire for infrastructure projects of all sizes. Our commercial vehicles are trusted by both businesses and public sector organisations, with nationwide delivery helping to keep teams and equipment moving efficiently.

Rental options span daily, short-term, flexible, and long-term hire from 1 day to 5 years. With a wide range of vehicle customisation options, electric models, and delivery direct to your site or compound, we’re ready to meet the demands of any civil engineering project.

Our Accreditations & Commitments

Trusted by civil engineering contractors and infrastructure teams across the UK, we’re a named supplier on frameworks including ESPO, CCS, and Halton Housing. With ISO 9001 and 14001 accreditations, BVRLA membership, and carbon neutral status for Scopes 1 and 2 and commuting, you can count on us for compliant and responsible vehicle rental.

Why Civil Engineering Teams Choose Us

Flexible Hire Terms

Daily, short-term, flexible, and long-term vehicle rental from 1 day to 5 years, ideal for infrastructure contracts, emergency works, or multi-phase civil engineering projects with shifting requirements.

Fresh Fleet Of 4000+ Vehicles

Choose from a broad selection of commercial vehicles built for civil engineering sites, including dropsides, tippers, pickups, 4x4s, and vans. Perfect for urban projects or remote locations, with electric vehicle options available nationwide to support your sustainability goals.

Site-Ready Vehicle Customisation

We fit key accessories such as beacons, tow bars, roof racks, internal racking, and livery to keep your vehicles operational and branded. Chapter 8 and safety markings are also available for full site compliance.

Nationwide Coverage

With branches across the UK, including Manchester, Bristol, Cardiff, Poole, Southampton, Salisbury, Exeter, and Fareham, we deliver vehicles swiftly to civil engineering sites nationwide. Our service is backed by mobile technicians and a trusted network of garages, ensuring reliable support wherever your projects take you.

Responsive Support

A single point of contact who understands your project timelines and operational needs, backed by our 7-day reservations team for quick, responsive support.

Sustainable Fleet Solutions

We offer specialist EV Consultancy service to support your fleet transition to electric, including site surveys, data analysis, and training.

Vehicles Available For Civil Engineering Projects

Choose from a reliable range of job-ready commercial vehicles built for civil engineering tasks. Our adaptable fleet includes EVs ready for delivery and can be fully customised to suit your operational needs. Scroll below to explore your future fleet.

Medium Van

EV range available

SWB • Highroof • 6-seater • Utility • Diesel, PHEV & Electric Options • Automatic & Manual Options and more
LCVs

EV range available

Tippers • Tippers with Tool Pod • Dropsides • Dropsides with Tail Lift • Crew Cab • TM Specification • Luton • Diesel, PHEV & Electric Options • Automatic & Manual Options and more
MPVs

EV range available

5-Seat Kombi • 7-Seat MPVs • 9-Seat MPVs • 17-Seat Minibus • Diesel, PHEV & Electric Options • Automatic & Manual Options and more
Large Vans

EV range available

LWB • High Top • 6-seater Petrol • XLWB Jumbo Van • Crew Cab • Luton • Utility • Welfare • Diesel, PHEV & Electric Options • Automatic & Manual Options and more
Small Vans

EV range available

Small Vans • Utility • Diesel, PHEV & Electric Options • Automatic & Manual Options and more
Cars

EV range available

Small Cars • Medium Cars • Large Cars • SUVs • Petrol, Diesel, PHEV & Electric Options • Automatic & Manual Options and more
4x4 Pick Ups

Single Cab • Double Cab • Double Cab with Box • Utility • Diesel & PHEV Options • Automatic & Manual Options and more

Vehicle Customisation Options

We provide tailored vehicle modifications to meet civil engineering safety, utility, and compliance requirements.

From internal racking and tow bars to branding and Chapter 8, we make sure your vehicles are fully equipped and ready to work from day one. Our in-house U-Sign team also delivers professional signwriting for a consistent, polished fleet appearance.

Chapter 8
Beacons
Tow bars
Cages
Vehicle Livery
Roof Racks

Customer Testimonials

Having been partnered with U-Drive since early 2019, we have built up a strong partnership, leading to a successful third rotation of the main fleet of our facilities team vehicles. Their communication, customer service and aftercare are excellent and we look forward to continuing our partnership with them.

Head of Facilities

Fitness Industry
Thank you to your friendly staff for the recent deliveries. Always a great service.

Fleet Manager

Events Company
As a long-term customer, I’ve got to know Ronan and Mark on a personal level and I like that. If I have an issue, I speak to Ronan and Mark, and they sort it out.

Owner

Plumbing Company
The fact you can change tyres and service vehicles at homes is a really good USP, as it saves staff downtime.

Head of Enforcement

Debt Collection Agency
The service runs smoothly. We work well with the team.

Logistics Manager

Civil Engineering
You get what you want vehicle-wise. U-Drive make life easy.

Owner

Plumbing Company