Our people’s expertise, experience and energy are what make us different. Clients value our personal approach as much as our skills – learn more below.
My vision was to grow a business that felt like a community while providing a trusted and reliable service to our customers. I’m proud to say that DPL has managed to achieve this, which is all down to the amazing people and their continuous hard work.
Gary Dinsdale, DPL Group CEO
DPL Group is proud to announce its new partnership with Suffolk County Council (SCC) and Concertus Design and Property Consultants Limited, part of the Vertas Group, as one of the appointed contractors for a major property maintenance contract
What an unforgettable night it was, a huge thank you to GBS and everyone who attended, donated, and supported Suffolk Refugee Support. This year, we moved to Ipswich Town Hall, and it was a complete sell-out with 360 guests! It was an unforgettable evening, filled with powerful stories from the charity and incredible entertainment!
P&D Build is a reactive building service aimed at supporting main contractors, project teams, and existing DPL Group clients. Specialising in effective fire stopping solutions and general building works, carpentry services and project management.
A significant milestone across our the group as we reach 250 direct employees! This accomplishment reflects not only our growth but also the unwavering commitment of our talented teams, thank you to everyone involved!
GTS is an Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Heat Pump contractor, providing greener and cleaner solutions as we enter this renewable energy transition from traditional methods.
Expansion of the DPL Electric van fleet with brand new Citroen e-Dispatch’s
DPL Group have been awarded the Fire Alarm and Electrical Maintenance contract for the Port of Felixstowe for the next 3 years.
DPL Group were Awarded ‘Preferred Status’ Certificates on Morgan Sindall’s supply chain – one for the Essex Business Unit and the other for the Eastern Counties Business Unit.
Our BMW M2 track day car was showcased at our Valentine’s Ball, with more many track days to come
Installing EV chargers for Group 1 BMW across London.
DPL celebrates 20 years in business!
The start of the DPL Group electric van fleet kicked off with the new Nissan e-NV200, the start of the change to a fully electric van fleet.
Vincent Langley became the Mechanical & Electrical contracts Director of DPL Group
DPL Group started sponsoring Fabio Wardley and since then he has been crowned British Heavyweight Champion!
DPL Group started working with R G Carter to carry out full electrical and mechanical works at the Winerack, Waterfront in Ipswich.
Protect and Detect are fire safety and security specialists, dedicated to safeguarding commercial, residential and domestic establishments from the threat of fire, theft and vandalism.
DPL group celebrate its 15th year in business!
James Bond became a director of DPL Group and became the Director Of Operations
DPL expanded their services to include renewable energy
Having grown from a family business, DPL is built on strong family values. We have developed and nurtured a highly experienced workforce that embraces the ‘can-do’ attitude we are famously known for, and we encourage employees to take every opportunity to enhance their potential. Many joined us as apprentices and have gone on to become Project Managers, and every member of the team feels part of our community.
Trust, integrity and honesty – This is the foundation of our business and guides all our relationships with clients and suppliers.
Quality – Everything about each installation we perform – the appliances, materials and our skilled work – is of an impeccably high standard.
Excellence – We are dedicated to delivering nothing less than excellence. Our team of skilled professionals take pride in their work, ensuring every project is executed with precision and attention to detail.
Innovation & Adaptability – We embrace continuous improvement in an ever-changing industry and stay at the forefront of any new innovations and technologies.
Sustainability – We are environmentally conscious and committed to sustainable practices. We aim to minimise our ecological footprint and contribute to a greener more sustainable future.
Health & safety – Safety is our top priority. We are relentless in our pursuit of creating safe work environments for both our clients and employees.
A group of passionate individuals all working towards the same goal: delivering excellence for clients in all aspects of building systems installation. From large-scale commercial, corporate and manufacturing premises through to high street retail and domestic properties of all sizes, we’ll have dealt with it before.
When did you start working for DPL? – I started working for DPL in November 2006
What are three responsibilities within your job role? –
What professional accomplishment are you most proud of? – Initially being part of a small business 17 years ago, with very few employees, then collaboratively working with a great team to drive and build a lasting family enterprise, and to become one of the largest and most respected businesses in East Anglia.
What do you enjoy most about working for DPL? – I enjoy the open work environment, and the opportunity to work with talented and passionate people, where every staff member is valued. We have built a great working culture where everybody is encouraged to have fun together, enjoy each other’s company and work hard to achieve their individual goals, which in turn makes for an enjoyable place for our staff to work and express themselves.
When did you start working for DPL? – September 2009
Management of M&E contracting department and overseeing all Project managers & engineers & Costing variations / additional works for current and future projects.
Management of labour resources, subcontractors & procurement of materials to deliver projects on time / budget
What professional accomplishment are you most proud of? – Delivering a multi-million-pound project at the port of Harwich in the space of 10 weeks on time & within the budget. Working hours were 24/7 to achieve this in such a short timescale.
What do you enjoy most about working for DPL? – The wide variety of work and clients we have the pleasure of working for.
When did you start working for DPL? – I joined DPL in December 2011
What professional accomplishment are you most proud of? – Starting the contracting side adding the mechanical side from scratch, watching the company and the people within DPL grow
What do you enjoy most about working for DPL? – Hearing great feedback on the work of our excellent site and office staff
When did you start working for DPL? – October 2011
What professional accomplishment are you most proud of? – Delivering large commercial projects on time and within budget. Most recent achievements are working on Homerton College Dining Hall, Clare College Phase 1 B Old Court, Port of Felixstowe Inspection Facility, Gullwing Lowestoft, upgrades and refurbishments within the NHS.
What do you enjoy most about working for DPL? – Working at DPL is a pleasure, we have a great team and working environment.
When did you start working for DPL? – Since May 2013
What professional accomplishment are you most proud of? – Working my way through the ranks at DPL to achieve my current role.
What do you enjoy most about working for DPL? – The people!
When did you start working for DPL? – I started working for DPL in June 2013
What are three key responsibilities within your job role? –
What professional accomplishment are you most proud of? – The projects: The Winerack, Harwich Port, Felixstowe Academy
What do you enjoy most about working for DPL? – The variety of the work and dealing with people
When did you start working for DPL? – November 2023
What are three responsibilities within your job role?
What professional accomplishment are you most proud of? Completing a significant 6-month project associated with Sizewell C withinour first year of business. The project consisted of brand-new VRF technology and posed multiple working challenges such as no hot works, extended working days and weekend working. Only being a 6-month old business when the project began and naturally having a very small team at this time meant that 100% commitment & dedication was required to deliver this on time. It was a very challenging but rewarding project to deliver on behalf of DPL Group.
What do you enjoy most about working for DPL? Although the Group has grown significantly in recent years, it has still maintained the ‘family run’ business approach,which makes a real difference in your workplace happiness in my opinion. Support and advise is available in abundance which allows you to carry out your role with confidence.
When did you start working for DPL? – February 2015
What professional accomplishment are you most proud of? – Promotion from Estimator to Estimating Manager has been one of the highlights of my career with DPL. With the role of Manager, I can monitor and see the estimating team grow with their abilities and knowledge of the construction industry. It’s great to be able to help out with the progression of their careers. A great team!
Winning projects, that goes without saying really. The higher-value ones with big numbers give you a kick, but any tender success gives you a moment to be proud.
Building good relationships with customers, suppliers etc. The bottom line is always important in this industry, however, building good relationships with those that matter, can sometimes give you an edge over competitors
What do you enjoy most about working for DPL? – The office atmosphere is second to none. All staff and colleagues are friendly, knowledgeable and willing to help each other out, This goes for all departments, Pre-Construction, Design, Construction, small works etc. The list goes on. I believe this is the main reason for the success of the Company, an open-door policy where Directors and Management are approachable by all. There’s also a great “work hard & have fun” element throughout the Company.
When did you start working for DPL? – February 2018
What professional accomplishment are you most proud of? – I passed my professional exams over 35 years ago (my membership number is 2 digits). My daughter Ellie is studying for the same exams, I am proud that she is following in my “number” steps
What do you enjoy most about working for DPL? – Having worked for a number of companies over the years, the team at DPL is the best I have worked with. You always feel supported, and your point of view is listened to. Work hard or play hard, it’s never dull at DPL
When did you start working for DPL? – April 2024
What professional accomplishment are you most proud of? – Qualified vehicle technician rising to group aftersales manager roles within the motor trade at franchised main dealers, I also hold a European transport manager CPC qualification
What do you enjoy most about working for DPL? – Working with professional staff across all departments and the excellent team spirit everyone shows
When did you start working for DPL? – May 2025
What professional accomplishment are you most proud of? – 23 years of experience in safety: I have had many accomplishments, but the standout one for me is changing the safety culture within businesses and making a safer environment that sends everyone home every day.
What do you enjoy most about working for DPL? –
When did you start working for DPL? – July 2025
What professional accomplishment are you most proud of? – NEBOSH, IOSH and TAQA qualifications, which helped me to disseminate information to influence people’s behaviours.
What do you enjoy most about working for DPL? – Friendly atmosphere
When did you start working for DPL? – Jan 2026
What professional accomplishment are you most proud of? Being part of a social value community across East Anglia that is delivering real change
What do you enjoy most about working for DPL? The people – they’re an amazing team who are committed to building futures for our community
Good business isn’t just about delivering great services and improving profits. Great results are driven by great people, a great attitude and a consideration of our wider environment. On top of our impeccable standards of work we care about our communities and our planet through outreach activities, initiatives and charity work.
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