SRM partners with Bridgit for data-driven workforce planning

We have entered into a new strategic partnership with Bridgit, provider of the leading AI workforce planning software for construction.

The partnership will see us adopt Bridgit’s workforce planning platform to modernise how we plan, allocate, and retain the talent needed to deliver some of Britain’s most complex and consequential infrastructure projects.

The platform is the only one which is AI purpose-built for construction workforce planning — marking a significant step forward in how we manage talent across our growing project portfolio.

Bridgit builds on our own workforce history and data, surfacing patterns and suggestions that get sharper over time. These valuable insights will provide deep, immediate visibility into the experiences and skills that make each team member unique — spanning past projects, certifications, availability, location, and tenure.

Planners will be able to ask Bridgit questions directly and receive AI-powered smart suggestions as they assemble and balance project teams, enabling our people team to move away from spreadsheet-based processes and toward a structured, data-driven model built for proactive decision-making.

With Bridgit, we will be able to:

• Easily put the right people on every project - AI-powered suggestions recommend the right person for each role based on skills, experience, and availability, with the ability to query Bridgit directly during planning

• Align workforce plans with project pipeline - Leverage project timelines and sector mix to ensure more precise team planning with longer lead time

• Gain better team visibility - Quickly see team composition, tenure, and experience balance for active and upcoming projects

• Ensure junior talent is supported - Analyse “rookie ratio” to ensure junior talent is effectively paired with experienced colleagues before projects mobilise

Nadeem Mirza, Resourcing and Workforce Planning Director, Sir Robert McAlpine, said: “Our people are our greatest competitive advantage, and ensuring the right talent is in the right place at the right time is central to how we deliver for our clients.

“Bridgit gives us the visibility and rigour to plan our workforce with the same precision we bring to our project programmes. In an environment where skilled talent is increasingly constrained, that capability is essential.”

Mallorie Brodie, CEO of Bridgit, said: “Sir Robert McAlpine is exactly the kind of contractor that demonstrates why workforce intelligence matters. They operate at the highest level of complexity, with programmes that span years and teams that must perform without margin for error.

"Our data shows that the companies leading the industry in workforce planning have a measurably longer planning horizon and lower attrition than their peers. Partnering with SRM to bring that approach to the UK market is something we’re genuinely proud of.”