Our History

H. Young Structures Ltd is a proud member of the H. Young & Co Ltd Group, a trusted name in structural steelwork since 1871 and a founding member of the British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA).

Following our relocation from London to Norfolk, we have continued this legacy by building strong partnerships, maintaining a dependable supply chain, and delivering proactive, value-engineered solutions.

From in-house design and detailing to fabrication and erection, H. Young Structures provides a complete, end-to-end steelwork service tailored to meet your project needs.

1871 Henry Young established his foundry on Eccleston Street, Pimlico, London
1900s Relocated to Nine Elms, London, to begin structural steelwork fabrication
1920s Opened an office at Thornycroft House, Smith Square
1925 Murray Buxton MCMA acquires majority shares in H. Young & Co Ltd
1930s The Depression causes widespread staff layoffs
1935-7 Opened Exeter office, followed by Coventry and Guildford offices
1935 Jersey Steel Company Ltd was established
1936 H. Young & Co. became a founding member of BCSA; Acquired Power and Dean Ransomes Ltd
1937 Durham Steelwork Ltd was established in Gateshead
1939 During the war, we contributed by fabricating Bailey Bridges & Mulberry Harbour sections
1943 The Nine Elms works were bombed, prompting fabrication to relocate to Lea Bridge, London
1946 Jersey Steel reopened following the German occupation
1950s The company began trading in Africa
1977 H. Young Structures Ltd was established
1995 H. Young Structures Ltd relocated to Wymondham, Norfolk
2010 H. Young Structures contributed to the infrastructure for the London 2012 Olympics
2015 H. Young Structures Ltd celebrates 20 years at the Wymondham site
2021 H. Young & Co celebrates its 150th anniversary
2025 H.Young Structures established in Wymondham for 30 years