Sir Robert McAlpine achieves Clear Assured Bronze

We are proud to have been awarded Clear Assured Bronze Certification, recognising our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace and embedding “respect and belonging” across the business.

The certification provides independent recognition of the progress being made to ensure colleagues feel respected, valued and supported throughout their careers, while reinforcing our commitment to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

As a family-owned business and one of the UK's leading construction and engineering companies, we understand that diverse teams bring broader perspectives, drive innovation and help deliver better outcomes for clients, partners and communities. The accreditation reflects the importance the business places on creating a culture that enables people from all backgrounds to contribute and succeed.

Inclusion is a key component of our ambition to be an employer of choice and a trusted partner for clients. By ensuring people can bring their authentic selves to work, we create stronger teams capable of delivering complex projects and driving positive outcomes for clients.

While the Bronze Certification marks an important milestone, we remain focused on continuous improvement.

By investing in our people and creating an environment where everyone can belong and succeed, we are contributing to a more inclusive future for the construction and engineering industry.

Khadija Lewis, Managing Consultant, the Clear Company, said: “Congratulations to Sir Robert McAlpine for achieving Clear Assured Bronze accreditation. This achievement is testament to the commitment to creating a culture of inclusion and embedding this across the company.

"The team demonstrated clear evidence of the strong foundations already in place, particularly through their focus on accessibility, inclusive people practices and meaningful employee engagement.

"We were impressed by the thoughtful and practical approach taken to ensure everyone at Sir Robert McAlpine can thrive, and we look forward to continuing to work closely with the team as they build on this progress and progress towards Silver accreditation.”

Rachael Smith, People and Culture Executive Director at Sir Robert McAlpine, said: "Achieving Clear Assured Bronze Certification is an important milestone for our business and reflects our commitment to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to thrive.

"Inclusive teams are stronger teams, bringing diverse perspectives that help us innovate, collaborate and deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients. We are proud of this achievement and remain committed to building on this foundation."

Clear Assured is an independent accreditation body that supports organisations in creating more inclusive workplaces. Its assessment process reviews policies, practices and culture, recognising organisations that are taking meaningful action towards inclusion, and also provides a framework for continuous improvement.