Top 5 UK civil engineering companies to work for

Below are some of the largest and up and coming civil engineering companies which are overflowing with career prospects. 

When choosing which is the right company for you either as a client, contractor or employee make sure you consider the company’s pedigree, the benefits they offer and the skillset they bring to the table.  That said, newer companies can mean that the corporate culture is more dynamic and forward-thinking, and being part of something relatively new and fresh can set new ways of working that create outcomes far beyond expectations. 

Another thing to watch out for is ensuring the company’s safety history. Look for companies with solid health and safety processes.

Finally, you should look at the companies culture and make sure their values and ethical business standards match your own.

Kier Group plc.

Kier focuses on its reputation for providing excellent quality. That is why it became vital for them to maintain their quality record as they continue to evolve and improve their approach.

The company works hard to ensure quality is always at the forefront of the minds of all its employees. 

A strong corporate culture supports this goal; prioritise the right things the first time, share the right ideas, and learn from mistakes. Above all, they have a team dedicated to the commercial insurance that supports all their activities.

Here are the benefits of working with Kier

Established: 1928

Benefits

  • Annual leave 
  • Pension 
  • Share plans 
  • Discount scheme 
  • Recognition 
  • Life assurance 
  • Wellbeing –  24/7 GP service, self-help resource hub  

ECL Civil Engineering Ltd.

ECL centres its reputation and core values on providing excellent quality and an outstanding health and safety record. They are a major local employer, bringing the knowledge and experience of their skilled team to cover civil engineering & groundwork projects across the East of England and beyond.

This company is on the rise and has a strong community culture where families work alongside each other, and career growth can soar rapidly in line with the company expansion.

They encourage everyone to feel part of the team and ECL. It’s hard work but it’s well rewarded, through social activities, recognition and remuneration.

Above all, ECL has a reputation you can trust to deliver value for money and essential services on a wide range of civil engineering infrastructure projects, from small projects to large and residential schemes and major high-value contracts. So this company is definitely one to watch.

Here are the benefits of working with ECL Civil Engineering Ltd.

Established: 1993

Benefits

  • Annual leave 
  • Pension 
  • Recognition 
  • Life assurance 
  • Health Plans
  • Wellbeing –  Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Graduate & Apprenticeship Schemes Available

Andrew Scott Ltd.

Andrew Scott Ltd is one of the UK’s maturest independent civil engineering construction companies. But, most importantly, they are a respected name in the civil engineering and construction markets for clients in the public and private sectors.

For almost 150 years, this company has successfully contributed to building the UK environment, carrying out innovative, high-quality, and sustainable projects.

Here are the benefits of working with Andrew Scott Ltd.

Established: 1870

Benefits

  • Annual leave 
  • Pension 
  • Life assurance 
  • Company Car or Car Allowance
  • Wellbeing –  Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Sir Robert McAlpine

Sir Robert McAlpine is a family-owned construction and civil engineering company that operates 12 offices and employs over 1,600 people across the UK. Founded in 1869, they have been leaders in ubiquitous construction for more than two centuries in the UK.

The company provides construction services to the oil and gas, pharmaceutical, power generation, nuclear, defence, and water/mining industries.

Here are the benefits working with Sir Robert McAlpine offer:

Established: 1869

Benefits

  • Annual leave 
  • Pension 
  • Life assurance 
  • Health plans
  • Long service awards
  • Wellbeing –  Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

The Clancy Group PLC 

Clancy is one of the UK’s largest private construction companies. With over sixty years of experience and a workforce of over 2,500 people, they have worked hard to develop a reputation as a well-run business.

Their services and capabilities range from design and project management to construction and maintenance. 

Here are the benefits of working with The Clancy Group PLC/=

Established: 1958

Benefits

  • Annual leave 
  • Pension 
  • Health care
  • Long service awards
  • Wellbeing –  Employee Benefits Programme 

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