Modernising mental health facilities in South London
Engineering excellence at 100 Liverpool Street
The construction of Ilona Rose House, London
All London projects
A innovative approach to construction on campus
Refurbishing the Civic Centre, Newcastle
Claremont and Daysh Buildings, Newcastle University
All North East projects
Bringing Chetham’s School of Music to life in Manchester
BAE Systems paint facility, Barrow-in-Furness
Citylabs 2.0
All North West projects
Refurbishing St Enoch in Glasgow
Haymarket, Edinburgh
Dramatic new look for Theatre Royal
All Scotland projects
One Exchange Square, Birmingham
'Thunderbird' distribution warehouse
Widening a busy stretch of the M1
All Midlands projects
Transforming Leeds landmark, The Majestic
Redeveloping & modernising Airedale Hospital
Creating new homes at Mustard Wharf, Leeds
All Yorkshire & Humber projects
Delivering award winning Maggie's Southampton
An inspiring new campus centrepiece, University of Exeter
Eden Project: From disused clay pit to a world-famous attraction
All South West projects
First class all the way at One Station Hill
Transforming the heart of Woking
All South East projects
Constructing a new gateway to the capital of Wales
Engineering excellence for Maggie’s first cancer care centre in Wales
All Wales projects
About us
It’s the quality of our people that makes us different.
Our approach
We pride ourselves on delivering excellence.
Our vision
To be renowned for our work with clients and communities as we construct a better world for future generations.
Our heritage
We are building on strong foundations.
Technical excellence
Technical excellence. It’s what we are known for.
Annual Report and Accounts 2022
Read our Annual Report and Accounts for the financial year 2021-22.
People & culture
A family business, for us, it’s always personal.
Our people
The quality of our people sets us apart.
Inclusion
We treat each other like family.
Clients & trusted partnerships
Strong relationships make successful relationships.
Supply chain partners
We have a collaborative approach with our partners.
Flexible working
We believe in a flexible approach to working.
Beyond 1% podcast
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Our partnership with Maggie's
Working with Maggie’s for more than a decade.
Our Commitments
We are a family business with a strong set of values.
Sustainability
We are committed to working for a better future.
Health, Safety & Wellbeing
It's about people and nothing is more important.
Quality
We pride ourselves on delivering quality.
Compliance
A consistent level of compliance across all our operations.
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Customer Care
Capital Ventures
We are entrepreneurial placemakers.
McAlpine Design Group
We do more than turn our clients’ visions into reality.
Axis Land Partnerships
Creating places where people want to live.
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What's on offer?
We offer competitive packages that recognise the value we put on our people.
Why join us?
We’re an employer that genuinely stands apart from our peers.
Experienced hires
Opportunities to take your career to the next level.
Trades
Opportunities for trade professionals.
Early Careers
Whether you’re a school leaver, student or graduate, we can provide the perfect launch pad for your career.
Apprenticeships
We offer a range of apprenticeship opportunities.
Graduate opportunities
Begin your career with an industry-leading, development programme.
Placements & student sponsorship
Build on the theory you are learning.
National Apprenticeship Week
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