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Careers

Like all companies we want to attract, recruit and retain the best people.

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BUILD YOUR FUTURE WITH US

We’re a family-owned business with nearly 3,500 employees all united by shared values and a commitment to operating with integrity and doing business in the right way.

Like all companies we want to attract, recruit and retain the best people. 

We’re proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training, which includes our award-winning apprentice scheme, our leadership development programmes and continuous technical skills development. 

We believe in growth and giving our people the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge, as well as learn news ways of working. That’s why we invest heavily each year in training and development.

Join us, and we’ll support your professional development so you can take that next step in your career.

REWARDING CAREERS

We have a huge range of challenging and rewarding careers across engineering and critical infrastructure services with the opportunity to work on innovative and exciting projects across commercial, education, healthcare, defence, leisure, energy, transport and data centres.

We believe in growth and giving our people the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge, as well as learn news ways of working. That’s why we invest heavily each year in training and development.

Progression is something we value, and we’ll make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

Join us, and we’ll support your professional development so you can take that next step in your career. 

Our opportunities

With an ever-growing portfolio of projects we're always looking for talented people to join our dynamic and expanding team. We offer exciting career opportunities across a wide range of disciplines, giving individuals the chance to develop their skills, work on industry-leading projects, and help shape the future of engineering and infrastructure services. Whether you are an experienced professional or looking to take the next step in your career, you’ll find opportunities across a variety of sectors and specialist roles, including:

FIND YOUR EARLY CAREER PATHWAY

Our Early Careers programmes are designed to help you build a future that matters — for yourself and for the communities we support.

From engineering and infrastructure to digital connectivity, commercial services and essential building systems, you’ll contribute to projects that help keep the UK moving. Whether it’s energy, EV, water or critical services, you’ll gain valuable experience while developing the skills and confidence needed for a long-term career.

No matter where you’re starting from — leaving education or exploring a new career direction — our Early Careers pathways provide structured training, real-world experience and meaningful responsibility from day one.

This is more than learning on the job. It’s an opportunity to play a hands-on role in building the systems and services people rely on every day.

What we offer our people

We provide a competitive package to help you get the most out of your time with us:

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    Holiday allowance

    Up to 25 days holiday + bank holidays (role dependant)

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    Pension scheme

    An attractive scheme with one of the UK’s leading pension providers. If you pay into the scheme, we also contribute up to 8% to your pot!

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    Wellbeing Day

    Our Wellbeing Day is a paid day for colleagues to take a day to focus on their physical and mental wellbeing

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    Discounts

    We’ve teamed up with market leading brands to offer discounts on a range of goods and services.

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    Tailored benefits

    There are many flexible benefit options available, including dental insurance, gym memberships, travel insurance, tax-free bikes and more

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    Salary sacrifice company car scheme

    Hybrid and electric vehicle options

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    Personal development

    We support you throughout your career, offering several learning and development opportunities.

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    Volunteer days

    Every colleague receives two volunteering days a year; to give back to local communities, our colleagues also support customers and supply chain partners.

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    24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

    Our free confidential service to support you and provide advice on a range of issues.

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    Private healthcare

    Depending on the role you are applying for, a range of cover levels are available.

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Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We see the huge benefits from recruiting ex-military personnel, who have a breadth of aptitude, skills, and training that are transferable and add real value to our business. We currently employ colleagues who have either served in the forces or continue to offer their skills as a Reservist or Forces Volunteer.

FAQS

How do I apply for a role?

Please visit our vacancies page, click on the role you are interested in and apply
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Can I apply for more than one role at a time?

Yes, if you have found multiple roles that match your skill set then we would welcome an application

What is the recruitment process?

Generally, we would follow: a talent screen with our Talent Acquisition team, followed by a two-stage interview process with the team, however this can vary depending on the role and level.

Do you provide VISA sponsorship?

Yes, we do have limited slots, and it will depend on the role and level.

Do you offer reasonable adjustments during the process?

Yes, please do let us know when we are moving to the interview stage.

I've had an issue when applying for the role

If you run into any issues while applying for a role, please drop us an email using the button below. It would be really helpful if you could include the role you were applying for, a brief description of the issue, and any screenshots you might have. We’ll look into it for you
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Do you do background checks or is security clearance required?

Yes, for certain roles you will be required to obtain security clearance. This is completed by our business once you join.

What if I can't find a suitable current vacancy?

We would recommend keeping an eye on our vacancies page, but you can also set up alerts so that if a new role is opened you will get alert immediately.

Do you work with agencies?

Yes, from time to time, we will seek the assistance of agencies. We do have a preferred supplier list (PSL) which we review regularly. If you would like tend through some information – please get in touch - but do not share any candidate profiles.
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