HM Prisons UK
SWH delivers engineering services for HM Prisons across the UK. We are proud to support the development of secure, resilient and future‑ready facilities, within some of the country’s most tightly controlled operational environments.
Working across multiple HM Prisons, SWH provides technical expertise to support new secure accommodation, including complex refurbishment programmes and estate‑wide upgrades.
This is complemented by our sustainability services, specifically BREEAM, climate‑resilience planning, disassembly studies and pre‑demolition audits, helping the Ministry of Justice embed sustainable outcomes across their sites, despite strict access and confidentiality requirements.
Operating within live custodial environments demands meticulous planning, stringent security‑cleared logistics and constant coordination with prison management teams. We appreciate the needs for restricted access and the potential for evolving operational needs.
At SWH, we work with are experienced in dealing with this significant complexity and work closely with our clients to minimise disruption to daily routines and maintain the safety of all. This is evidenced in our successful working relationships.
Security‑driven technical requirements shape every aspect of the design, from structural detailing to movement routes and construction phasing. Through close collaboration with MoJ and prison stakeholders, SWH helps deliver safer, more robust, and more efficient facilities, providing secure, modern infrastructure supported by a team experienced in high‑security settings and appropriately cleared for sensitive site work.