Our Vision

To be renowned for our work with clients and communities as we construct a better world for future generations.

Our entrepreneurial spirit means we are continually looking to the future.

We are driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and a commitment to shaping the future of UK construction. Building on our proud construction heritage, we take immense pride in everything we do—delivering excellence and making a meaningful contribution to society through every project. 

We are focused on our dominant sectors:  

  • Commercial, including heritage and complex schemes delivered by our Special Projects team.  
  • Industrial, including advanced manufacturing, data centres, defence and nuclear. 
  • Healthcare 

By embracing innovation, data and digital tools, we’re helping to transform the built environment and inspire industry-wide improvement. We’re committed to growing sustainably and profitably, strengthening relationships with trusted clients and supply chain partners, and building a resilient business that continues to deliver long-term value.

We are also passionate about nurturing the next generation of talent—creating rewarding careers in construction and ensuring the communities we serve benefit from the projects we deliver. 

Our Vision

Our Purpose

We are proudly building Britain’s future heritage. 

This purpose goes beyond the delivery of world-class construction projects. It’s about the positive, legacy we leave behind—through our work, our partnerships, and our impact on society. 

We’re proud to support grassroots organisations through Action Funder, and to partner with Maggie’s, the Construction Youth Trust and the Forces Employment Charity, helping to make a real difference in people’s lives.

We are committed to creating a truly inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Diversity strengthens our family culture and fuels our ambition to be the employer of choice in UK construction.

At Sir Robert McAlpine, everyone is welcome.

  • Innovation

    We have always embraced new technologies and ways of working and will continue to work to become a better, more sustainable business.

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  • Inclusion

    We believe being inclusive and nurturing a diversity of talent and skills will help us to continue our positive legacy. We also believe it’s the right thing to do. 

    So, we are committed to leading by example on inclusion and diversity and inspiring industry-wide changes which will benefit future generations.

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  • Sustainability

    Following our commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), we have pledged to set verifiable science-based targets in line with a 1.5oC warming scenario.

    As part of our transition to a low carbon built environment, we are aiming to be Net Zero Carbon by 2025 and adopting new ways of working and skills, such as Passivhaus certification. We are also committed to building communities with heart by creating social value on all our projects.  

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Our areas of Technical Excellence

Technical Excellence

What sets us apart

  1. Our Approach

    We employ exceptional people and work alongside first-rate partners to build and deliver exemplary construction projects.

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  2. Our Vision

    To be renowned for our work with clients and communities as we construct a better world for future generations.

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  3. Our Heritage

    A contemporary construction and infrastructure business, we are building on strong foundations.

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  4. Technical Excellence

    Technical excellence. It’s what we are known for. And it's why we attract some of the industry’s brightest talent.

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  5. Achievements

    The expertise of our people and the quality of the projects we deliver continue to win industry recognition.

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