HOCHTIEF Infrastructure GmbH is a subsidiary of the HOCHTIEF Group, a major player in European civil engineering and building construction. The company was founded in 1873 by brothers Balthasar and Philipp Helfmann in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Over the next 150 years, HOCHTIEF evolved from a regional builder to one of the world's leading infrastructure groups, undertaking projects across Europe and globally. The group's headquarters is in Essen, with HOCHTIEF Infrastructure GmbH maintaining a branch in Hamburg, among others, thus serving a key role in North German and pan-European construction markets.
HOCHTIEF Infrastructure delivers complex transport, energy, and building projects, including bridges, roads, railways, tunnels, airports, and energy plants. They oversee all project phases, from planning and design to construction and long-term operation. The company has contributed to landmark European projects such as the Gotthard Base Tunnel and the unique façade elements of Hamburg’s Elbe Philharmonic Hall. In Hamburg, HOCHTIEF was a significant partner in the modernization of Hamburg Airport, supporting the largest investment boost in the airport's history.
As of 2025, HOCHTIEF secured a €170 million rail infrastructure contract to modernize parts of the Deutsche Bahn network. The company emphasizes sustainable practices, underpinned by its Sustainability Plan 2025, aiming for climate neutrality by 2045, promoting circular economy principles, and advocating for diversity. HOCHTIEF Infrastructure GmbH’s activities shape modern European infrastructure, focusing especially on large-scale, technically challenging projects.