Our Vision
We are committed to building on our engineering and construction heritage, taking pride in everything we do and making a meaningful contribution to society.
Proudly building Britain's future heritage
A family building and civil engineering company
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Technical Excellence
Find out moreIt’s what we are known for and it’s why we attract some of the industry’s brightest talent.
Our commitment to technical excellence means we are always looking to push the boundaries of the possible.
Our Projects
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Sector: Commercial, RetailLocation: Scotland -
Read more about The Spark, NewcastleThe Spark, Newcastle
Sector: CommercialLocation: Newcastle
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Modern Slavery
Read our Modern Slavery StatementModern Slavery is everyone's issue and we will only tackle it effectively if we collaborate and address it together.
Expert Services
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Read more about Capital VenturesCapital Ventures
We develop, invest and manage, delivering built solutions tailored to people’s needs.
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Read more about McAlpine Design GroupMcAlpine Design Group
Thanks to the expertise of our in-house design specialists, we do more than turn our clients’ visions into reality.
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Read more about Special ProjectsSpecial Projects
Complex heritage restoration and signature new build projects call for a different degree of care.
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Our Heritage
Find out moreOur reputation is founded on 150 years of technical excellence and innovation, our entrepreneurial spirit and our future-focused approach.
News & Comment
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Read more about Listen to episode 14 of the Beyond 1% PodcastListen to episode 14 of the Beyond 1% Podcast
23 Jun 2022On the occasion of International Women in Engineering Day, our host and STEM Ambassador, Paula McMahon, speaks to three female engineers who discuss a range of topics aligning with the theme: ‘Inventors and Innovators’.
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Read more about Meet the team: Kristen Taylor, Design ManagerMeet the team: Kristen Taylor, Design Manager
21 Jun 2022We continue celebrating the work of our female engineers in support of International Women in Engineering Day on the 23rd June. Here Kristen Taylor shares more about her role as Design Manager working on northern based projects.
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Read more about Meet the team: Connie Rowe, Graduate EngineerMeet the team: Connie Rowe, Graduate Engineer
20 Jun 2022This week, we’re celebrating the amazing work of our female engineers across our UK projects in support of International Women in Engineering Day on the 23rd June.
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Read more about Colleagues set to abseil the ArcelorMittal Orbit for ParalympicsGBColleagues set to abseil the ArcelorMittal Orbit for ParalympicsGB
15 Jun 2022This weekend will see a team of thrill-seeking colleagues from Sir Robert McAlpine abseil the spectacular ArcelorMittal Orbit at London’s Elizabeth Park!
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Read more about 2021 marks a year of robust recovery for Sir Robert McAlpine2021 marks a year of robust recovery for Sir Robert McAlpine
14 Jun 2022Read our Annual Report and Accounts that accompany our financial results 2020/21.
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Read more about HS2 celebrates start of construction on UK’s longest railway bridgeHS2 celebrates start of construction on UK’s longest railway bridge
01 Jun 2022Our Align JV has announced the start of construction on the railway’s first and longest viaduct with the launch of an enormous 700 tonne bridge-building machine at an event attended by the HS2 Minister, Andrew Stephenson MP, just outside London.
