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8build What makes us different Top projects We are built on ethics, trust and EDF Trading London head Construction company integrity. We offer unique office, London Three-year-old 8build had a turnover of £44m last year and works solutions to an industry that The Royal British Legion primarily in London. Besides delivering fit-out, refurbishment and needs fresh ideas, and we make offices, London new-build projects, 8build offers strategic and financial advice. the building process easier for British Land offices, www.8build.co.uk clients and employees. London
Top benefits Bonuses, regular social events, childcare vouchers Staff rating
Key company facts Discretionary benefits 49 All staff 22 2% DCSP (NC) CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 2% working factor contribute AA Projects What makes us different Top projects We are a dynamic organisation University Place, University Property consultant and focus on attracting and of Manchester Founded in 1999, AA Projects has a turnover of more than £7m. Its retaining high quality Middlesbrough College, sectors include education, transport, health, residential, retail, local professionals. Our low attrition Middlehaven authority, arts and leisure. rate and high staff morale are Liverpool Women’s Hospital, www.aaprojects.co.uk at the heart of our success. Liverpool
Top benefits Profit share, residential conference, life assurance Staff rating
Key company facts Discretionary benefits 76 All staff
28 Some staff 8% GPP (C) CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 5% working factor contribute Alumet Systems (UK) What makes us different Top projects Alumet is a family-run Carnival House, Full facade solutions business. Our employees are our Southampton Alumet designs, fabricates and installs facade systems. It has offices greatest asset so we are Flats, Sandwell in Warwickshire, Yorkshire, Essex and the West Midlands, and its committed to creating a Centre for Advanced clients include Taylor Woodrow and HBG Construction. pleasant environment for them Photonics and Electronics, www.alumet.co.uk to thrive and progress in. Cambridge
Top benefits Childcare vouchers, cycle to work, staff social events Staff rating
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107 All staff 28 Some staff 1% DCSP (C) Staff of a defined seniority CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 6% working factor contribute GEGp2 architecture plb 8/10/08 13:29 Page 25
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Architecture plb What makes us different Top projects Architecture plb is a listening St Matthew’s Academy, Architect practice. Our philosophy is to Lewisham This firm works mainly on education, housing and commercial invest in and care for our staff, Study Centre, Brighton projects. Based in London and Winchester, its clients include English recruiting people with a wide St Luke’s Court, Winchester Heritage and the Department for Children, Schools and Families. range of experiences and www.architectureplb.com backgrounds.
Top benefits Bonuses, professional qualification fees, childcare vouchers Staff rating
Key company facts Discretionary benefits 59 Staff of a defined seniority 25 15% GPP (NC) CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 28% working factor contribute Bailey Partnership What makes us different Top projects We offer a multidisciplinary Royal National College for Multidisciplinary consultant environment for staff to extend the Blind, Hereford Launched in 1971, Bailey provides advice on the design, procurement, their capabilities, we encourage Defence Estates regional management and maintenance of buildings. Projects range in value debate and innovation and we prime contract from a few thousand pounds to more than £100m. provide excellent training and Ministry of Justice strategic www.baileypartnership.co.uk career development. alliance framework
Top benefits Profit share, critical illness and life insurance, income protection Staff rating
Key company facts Discretionary benefits 75 All staff 25 9% GPP (C) CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 13% working factor contribute Balfour Beatty Management What makes us different Top projects We are a young and dynamic Silverburn retail Professional management services* organisation, growing from development, Glasgow This firm works out of offices in Derby, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, three to 500 people in five years. National Grid Eastern Manchester and Stockton-on-Tees. Its services include project and We offer limitless opportunities Overhead Lines Alliance programme management and construction services. to work on the most significant King’s Cross–St Pancras www.balfourbeattymanagement.com projects. Redevelopment, London
Top benefits Save as you earn scheme, flexible benefits, corporate discounts Staff rating
Key company facts Discretionary benefits
457 All staff 25 Some staff 19% Staff of a defined seniority MP (C) CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to working factor contribute 9% *Part of Balfour Beatty GEGp3 Bidwells 10/10/08 10:45 Page 27
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Bidwells What makes us different Top projects Bidwells is the largest Trinity College, Cambridge Property and construction consultant* independent property Cambridge Science Park Bidwells handles projects worth up to £20m from offices in Scotland consultant outside London, and Jarrolds department store, and eastern England. It specialises in building surveying, architecture, it is a Sunday Times Top 100 Norwich structural and civil engineering and project management. Company to Work For. www.bidwells.co.uk
Top benefits Life assurance, childcare vouchers Staff rating
Key company facts Discretionary benefits 71 All staff
30 Staff of defined seniority 7% Fee earning/professional staff GPP (C) *Figures refer only to building consultancy CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 15% working factor contribute BPTW Partnership What makes us different Top projects People are at the centre of Pepys Estate, Deptford Architect BTPW Partnership’s philosophy Greenwich Wharf, Greenwich BPTW has offices in Greenwich and Epping, and clients that include and are always the key factor in Ordsall Estate, Manchester developers, housing associations, local authorities, contractors, every initiative we undertake. urban designers and planners. We are an inclusive, dynamic, www.bptw.co.uk sociable and fun place to work.
Staff rating
Key company facts Discretionary benefits, salary sacrifice scheme 92 All staff
25 After defined length of service 21% GPP (C) CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 30% working factor contribute Buro Four What makes us different Top projects We aim to make more of a John Madejski Academy, Project management difference every time to our Reading Established in 1985, Buro Four offers services and consultancy on clients, staff and community. A Regeneration of Southgate, projects ranging from regeneration schemes to houses, offices and recent survey showed that 96% Bath schools. Its clients include councils, universities and theatres. of our staff are proud to work New civic offices, www.burofour.co.uk for Buro Four and of our brand. Runnymede council
Top benefits Bonuses, staff fundraising, funded social events Staff rating
Key company facts Discretionary benefits
118 All staff 30 Staff of a defined seniority 11% GPP (NC) CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 14% working factor contribute GEGp4 careyjones 8/10/08 16:32 Page 29
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Carey Jones What makes us different Top projects We employ the best staff and Riverside Quarter, Architect and interior designer have a diverse portfolio of Wandsworth, south London Founded in 1987 in Leeds, Carey Jones now also has offices in exciting projects in the UK and Paragon in Brentford, north London and New York. It works on leisure, housing, cultural, retail abroad. As Investors in People London and office schemes. we are committed to training IndigO2, the O2, London www.careyjones.com and personal development.
Top benefits Flexible working hours, paid IVF leave, long service awards Staff rating
Key company facts Discretionary benefits 136 All staff
38 Some staff 19% Staff of defined seniority GPP (C) CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 25% working factor contribute CBG Consultants What makes us different Top projects Dedicated to leading the way Stanley Park High School, Building services consultants in sustainable solutions we London This firm provides a range of M&E engineering consultancy services invest time and money in Northampton School for to education, housing, healthcare, industry, commercial, leisure, building a unique resource of Boys, Northampton research and transport clients. It has offices in Oxford and London. professionals who excel in all Aldermoor Primary School, www.cbgc.com areas of sustainable design. Coventry
Top benefits Six-monthly bonuses, income protection, recruitment rewards Staff rating
Key company facts Discretionary benefits 44 All staff 25 7% GPP (NC) CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 5% working factor contribute Chandler KBS What makes us different Top projects Chandler KBS values every Welsh Water Asset Construction consultant employee’s contribution – Management Alliance Chandler KBS provides procurement, capital allowances and cost and nobody is just a number. A Northern Ireland schools project management advice to private and public sector clients, commitment to innovation modernisation project covering the building, civils, utilities and nuclear sectors. means staff can look forward to O2 World Arena, Berlin www.chandlerkbs.com constantly evolving challenges.
Top benefits Bonuses, salary sacrifice schemes, income protection Staff rating
Key company facts Discretionary benefits
101 All staff 26 Some staff 15% Staff of defined seniority EEC (C) CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 6% working factor contribute GEGp5 clancy 10/10/08 10:59 Page 31
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Clancy Consulting What makes us different Top projects Our culture is one of involvement Echo 24 residential block, Built environment consultant and participation. All engineers Sunderland Clancy Consulting provides engineering, design and building are involved in a wide range of Environmental centre, surveying advice. Its sectors include commerce, education, challenging projects and we University of Wales, Bangor healthcare, infrastructure, leisure and housing. encourage staff participation Gordon House headquarters, www.clancy.co.uk across our activities. Bamber Bridge, Preston
Top benefits Flexible benefits, social events, annual bonuses Staff rating
Key company facts Discretionary benefits 129 All staff
27 Some staff 19% Comb (C) CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 11% working factor contribute Cluttons What makes us different Top projects We manage a variety of Framework agreement with Project and building consultant* high-profile projects and have a electrical utility supplier With offices in the UK, Europe, the Middle East and South Africa, this reputation for focusing on our New build and refurbishment firm provides consultancy across the commercial, office, retail, people. We also have a strong of care home, Kent industrial, healthcare, educational, residential and rural sectors. culture of learning and 70,000ft2 office fit-out, www.cluttons.com development. London
Top benefits Employee assistance, childcare vouchers, life assurance Staff rating
Key company facts Discretionary benefits 68 All staff 27 2% Some staff GPP (C) *Project and building department only CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 5% working factor contribute Conisbee What makes us different Top projects We are big enough to work on Gorkogo Street, mixed-use Structural and civil engineer projects with high-profile development, Kiev, Ukraine Conisbee provides structural and civil engineering design services architects but small enough to The Lancasters, Lancaster across all sectors on projects worth up to £300m in the UK and care about every individual. Gate, London abroad. It specialises in off-site fabrication and sustainability. Employees are encouraged to St Marylebone CE School, www.conisbee.co.uk reach their full potential. London
Top benefits Merit-based bonus, annual weekend away, regular social events Staff rating
Key company facts Discretionary benefits
56 All staff 26 Some staff 14% None CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 16% working factor contribute GEGp6 cundall 10/10/08 11:05 Page 33
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Cundall What makes us different Top projects We provide the support and Dickens & Jones store, Consulting engineer resources to build a career, real London Cundall focuses on environmentally responsible design. It works responsibility, exciting work, 55 St Andrews Place, across five UK offices, in Birmingham, Edinburgh, London, the opportunity to be yourself, Melbourne Manchester and Newcastle, and nine international offices. travel and work abroad, all in a New Street Square, London www.cundall.com supportive team environment.
Top benefits Flexible holidays, childcare vouchers, payroll charitable giving Staff rating
Key company facts Discretionary benefits 360 All staff
28 Some staff 19% Staff of a defined seniority GPP (C) CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to After defined length of service 12% working factor contribute Curtins Consulting What makes us different Top projects Curtins’ heritage goes back Fort Dunlop, Birmingham Civil and structural engineer nearly 50 years. We are run by John Rylands Library, Established in 1960 in Liverpool, this £13m-turnover firm has people for people, not by University of Manchester 11 offices across the UK. It works with public and private sector accountants. Our independence Institute for Biomedical clients in sectors such as housing, education and leisure. means we can choose our own Engineering, Imperial College www.curtins.com work and direct our destiny. London
Top benefits Childcare vouchers, life assurance, free holiday accommodation Staff rating
Key company facts Discretionary benefits 180 All staff
25 Staff of a defined seniority 10% After defined length of service MP (C) CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 5% working factor contribute Cyril Sweett What makes us different Top projects Most of our staff own shares in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi Construction and property consultant the company. This helps build a Marriott Grosvenor Square, Founded in 1928, Cyril Sweett is a global consultant with offices in sustainable and profitable London Europe, the Middle East and Asia. It works mainly in the retail, PPP, business, and provides career The Pad, Dubai education and transport, business, leisure and residential sectors. and development opportunities www.cyrilsweett.com in the long term.
Top benefits Share investment plan, childcare vouchers, buy and sell holiday Staff rating
Key company facts Discretionary benefits
786 All staff 26 Staff of a defined seniority 23% GPP (C) CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 18% working factor contribute GEGp7 david morley 10/10/08 11:10 Page 35
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David Morley Architects What makes us different Top projects We focus on our people. Velvet Mill apartments, Architect Employees have ownership of Bradford Founded in 1987, David Morley has a turnover of more than £3m. Its projects from concept design to Adult mental health hospital, clients include councils, sports clubs, universities, and health trusts on-site activities, supported and Northern Ireland across the country. mentored by colleagues and Indoor athletics centre, www.davidmorleyarchitects.co.uk managers. Lee Valley
Top benefits Health club membership, social events, CPD lunch on Fridays Staff rating
Key company facts Discretionary benefits 46 All staff
25 Staff of a defined seniority 6% DCSP (NC) CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 33% working factor contribute Davis Langdon What makes us different Top projects Our people say that what Paradise Street, Liverpool Construction consultant differentiates us is working on Kingspan Lighthouse, With 96 offices worldwide, this firm offers management and the best projects, being Watford consulting services to clients, particularly in the commercial encouraged to think big and the Body & Soul headquarters, property, public sector and retail fields. fact that we are one of the best London www.davislangdon.com employers in our sector.
Top benefits Life assurance, health insurance, employee assistance Staff rating
Key company facts Discretionary benefits 1,821 All staff
28 After a defined length of service 12% Fee-earning/professional staff MP (C) CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 16% working factor contribute Dyer What makes us different Top projects Dyer is people-focused. Our Queen Margaret University, Architect can-do attitude results in our Edinburgh Dyer works across a number of sectors; its current projects include a projects being delivered in short Krasnodar shopping centre, number of further education colleges and its increasing portfolio in timescales by high-quality staff Russia Russia includes the OZ mall in Krasnodar, in the south of the country. who are trained and mentored West Kent College, www.groupdyer.com internally. Tunbridge Wells
Top benefits Fun fund, business coaching, CAD training Staff rating
Key company facts Discretionary benefits
97 All staff 30 Some staff 29% Staff of a defined seniority DCSP (C) CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 38% working factor contribute GEGp8 ec harris 10/10/08 11:20 Page 39
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EC Harris What makes us different Top projects We are committed to delivering Heathrow Terminal 5, London Built asset consultant the best results for our clients, Stary Browar shopping Founded in 1911, this £250m-turnover firm offers a range of services and an environment that centre, Poland including quantity surveying and project management for property, stimulates our employees. We Kerzner Atlantis hotel, Dubai infrastructure and construction projects. It has 41 offices worldwide. provide exceptional training to www.echarris.com exceed the demands of clients.
Top benefits Medical insurance, buy and sell holiday, childcare vouchers Staff rating
Key company facts Discretionary benefits 2,751 All staff
27 After a defined length of service 14% Staff of a defined seniority GPP (C) CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 19% working factor contribute Faber Maunsell What makes us different Top projects As one of the world’s largest Halley IV Antarctic station Professional technical consultant* providers of engineering and BBC Broadcasting House This firm’s projects include offices, health and education schemes. technical services, we are Venetikos Bridge, Greece Together with AECOM, its parent it has a turnover of £185m and more responsible for some of the (design and construction) than 30 office across the UK and Europe. It emphasises sustainability. most complex and demanding www.fabermaunsell.com projects currently under way.
Top benefits Purchase holiday, travel and dental insurance Staff rating
Key company facts Discretionary benefits 1,204 All staff
25 Some staff 13% Staff of a defined seniority GPP (C) *Building division only CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 15% working factor contribute Faithful + Gould What makes us different Top projects We offer a good work–life Lee Valley 2012 Olympic Cost and project manager balance, challenging projects, masterplan, London This firm offers project and cost management services for transport, great APC support, World Trade Centre property and industrial projects. It has a turnover of more than approachable management and redevelopment, New York £160m and offices in Europe, Asia, the US and the Middle East. the chance to work alongside Nokia flagship store www.fgould.com talented, professional people. programme, worldwide
Top benefits Flexible holiday, share incentive plan, employee well-being scheme Staff rating
Key company facts Discretionary benefits 1,200 All staff 40 Some staff 13% Staff of a defined seniority MP (NC) CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 23% working factor contribute GEGp9 fulcrum 10/10/08 11:22 Page 41
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Fulcrum Consulting What makes us different Top projects Nobody can advise on the North West Kent College Building services design consultant impacts of carbon reduction as Oak Bay, Hong Kong Fulcrum specialises in low-energy buildings and developments and well as us. After 25 years of Darwin Centre Phase 2, has offices in the UK, Spain and Hong Kong. Its projects include putting this at the heart of our Natural History Museum regeneration, academic, leisure, residential and commercial schemes. ethos, we are instrumental in www.fulcrumfirst.com shaping national policies.
Top benefits Staff events, ride to work, profit share bonuses Staff rating
Key company facts Discretionary benefits 109 All staff
22 Some staff 12% Staff of a defined seniority DCSP (NC) CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to After defined length of service 20% working factor contribute Gardiner & Theobald What makes us different Top projects We support career progression Zlote Tarasy complex, Construction consultant and offer the opportunity to Warsaw With 60 offices around the world, this 165-year-old firm provides work on world-renowned, New York Times building, management, consultancy and dispute management services to projects, an open and friendly New York clients across all sectors of the construction industry. environment, accessible Manchester civil justice www.gardiner.com partners and social events. centre
Top benefits Leisure and health subsidy, employee assistance, holiday trading Staff rating
Key company facts Discretionary benefits 916 All staff
27 Some staff 11% Staff of a defined seniority DCS (C) CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to After a defined length of service 18% working factor contribute Gentoo Construction What makes us different Top projects We offer a fantastic chance to Esplanade development, Construction and maintenance become part of our dedicated Sunderland Gentoo undertakes refurbishment and maintenance as well as and passionate team, excellent Victorian terrace new-build housing and commercial developments. It has an expected terms, conditions and training, refurbishment, Sunderland turnover of £100m next year, and works mainly in Sunderland. and a safe and comfortable Doxford Park phases one www.gentooconstruction.com working environment. and two, Sunderland
Top benefits Lifelong learning, good terms and conditions, staff engagement Staff rating
Key company facts Discretionary benefits
690 All staff
34 Some staff 3% After a defined length of service FS (C) CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 5% working factor contribute GEGp10 gia 10/10/08 11:26 Page 43
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GIA What makes us different Top projects We offer an unrivalled quality The Pinnacle, London Surveying and design consultant of projects, investment, a belief The Shard, London Established in 1993 as Gordon Ingram Associates, a party wall and in talent and a fun environment The Quartermile apartments, rights of light consultant, GIA is now a multidisciplinary firm that – including Wii, snooker, a Edinburgh works mainly on commercial developments in London. massage chair, paid charity www.gia.uk.com work days and parties.
Top benefits Relaxation areas, award-winning office, luxury Christmas weekend Staff rating
Key company facts Discretionary benefits 120 All staff
30 Some staff 12% Staff of a defined seniority DCSP (NC) CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to After defined length of service 23% working factor contribute Hannah-Reed What makes us different Top projects We understand that staff Center Parcs forest holiday Consulting civil engineer fulfilment is a key to success, village, Bedfordshire Hannah-Reed is an independent consultant in civil and structural that people want an The Sainsbury Laboratory, engineering, project management and CDM. With a turnover of £6m, environment in which they can Botanic Garden, Cambridge it has offices in Cambridge, Doncaster, Oxford and Glasgow. grow and flourish, and that Selwyn College, Cambridge www.hannahreed.co.uk mentored training is important.
Top benefits Paid professional subscriptions, training, mentoring, social events Staff rating
Key company facts Discretionary benefits 90 All staff
27 Staff of a defined seniority 15% GPP (NC) CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 19% working factor contribute Henderson Green What makes us different Top projects We focus on quality and Day surgery unit, Jersey Building services engineer lifestyle and care about clients general hospital With a turnover of £2m, this company specialises in hospitals, and staff. Our commitment has Learning resource centre, schools, universities, banks and leisure buildings. Formed in 1980, fuelled our growth, and has Kingston Maurward College Henderson Green has offices in Southampton and Jersey. resulted in winning large, Fourth Cruise Terminal, www.hendersongreen.co.uk prestigious projects. Southampton docks
Top benefits Inclusive share scheme, daily free fruit, Christmas weekend away Staff rating
Key company facts Discretionary benefits
37 All staff 29 Fee-earning/professional staff 3% GPP (C) CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 10% working factor contribute GEGp11 henry riley 10/10/08 11:29 Page 45
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Henry Riley What makes us different Top projects As an Investors in People firm Asda store, Shaw, Oldham Construction consultant we see training as key to our Darcy Gardens residential Founded in 1890, Henry Riley acts as a project manager, quantity success. We offer flexible, development, Dagenham surveyor, employer’s agent, cost manager and BREEAM assessor. it structured training in a relaxed Mixed-use redevelopment, has seven UK offices. atmosphere to ensure that staff Maidenhead town centre www.henryriley.co.uk reach their full potential.
Top benefits Childcare vouchers, income protection, life assurance Staff rating
Key company facts Discretionary benefits 106 All staff
25 Some staff 15% Staff of a defined seniority PP (C) CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 10% working factor contribute HLM Architects What makes us different Top projects We encourage creativity, and we Defence sixth-form college, Architecture and interior design surround staff with a mix of Loughborough With a turnover of £13.9m, HLM works in sectors such as education, resources, support and an Brent emergency care and health, defence and justice from our six offices. It specialises in PPP, environment that inspires ideas, diagnostic centre, Middlesex partnering and framework schemes. instils passion, and allows New civic offices, Woolwich www.hlmarchitects.com everyone to flourish.
Top benefits Profit-sharing, income protection, interest-free travel loans Staff rating
Key company facts Discretionary benefits 180 All staff
28 Some staff 14% Staff of a defined seniority GPP (C) CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 33% working factor contribute Hunters What makes us different Top projects As we incorporate several Children’s eye centre, Architecture and project management disciplines, employees have the Moorfields hospital Founded in 1955, Hunters acts as architect, project manager, opportunity to work with other The Barkantine, Isle of Dogs employer’s agents and building surveyor in the public and private professionals and see their The Avenue School, Reading sectors. It has offices in London, near Chichester and in West Sussex. place within the wider industry. www.hunters.co.uk
Top benefits Sports and social club, childcare vouchers, free cycle scheme Staff rating
Key company facts Discretionary benefits
121 All staff 26 Some staff 7% Fee-earning/professional staff GPP (C) CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 16% working factor contribute GEGp12 ingleton wood 10/10/08 11:30 Page 47
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Ingleton Wood What makes us different Top projects As one of a few medium-sized Milton Keynes hospital Multidisciplinary consultant consultants, we work with a multistorey car park This company has a turnover of £6.8m and works out of five office in broad range of clients on a Gilberd School, Colchester London and the South-east. Its projects include new build as well as diverse range of projects. This St Catherine’s House, the refurbishment of existing buildings. provides a rewarding work Norwich www.ingletonwood.co.uk environment for all staff.
Top benefits 30 days holiday, social events, personal accident insurance Staff rating
Key company facts Discretionary benefits 121 All staff
30 Fee-earning/ professional staff 20% DCSP (NC) CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 16% working factor contribute Inventures What makes us different Top projects We are proud of the fact that our Neurological centre, Consultant staff are professionally trained, University College London Formerly a Department of Health agency, Inventures provides developed and that we offer the South-west Hampshire LIFT, performance reviews, project management, healthcare planning and opportunity for advancement project management workforce and financial solutions for public sector schemes. and expression in a vibrant and North Yorkshire and York www.inventures.co.uk forward-thinking organisation. PCT, estate strategy
Top benefits Paid professional fees, partners away weekends, home working Staff rating
Key company facts Discretionary benefits 54 All staff 30 7% GPP (C) CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 37% working factor contribute ISG What makes us different Top projects We are passionate about our St Pancras international, Construction services provider work. We encourage our London, fit-out Founded in 1989, ISG delivers new-build, refurbishment and fit-out people to grow with ISG and The Royal Festival Hall, services internationally in a variety of sectors. It operates in the UK, offer a wide range of training London, refurbishment Europe and Asia and has a turnover of £1.2bn. opportunities at our The National Tennis Centre, www.isgplc.com award-winning academy. London, new build
Top benefits Permanent health insurance, life assurance, holiday purchase Staff rating
Key company facts Discretionary benefits
2,000 All staff 28 Some staff 20% Staff in non-support roles GPP (C) CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 5% working factor contribute GEGp49 Jackson Coles 8/10/08 15:09 Page 49
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Jackson Coles What makes us different Top projects Core to our philosophy is our The Yellow Building, Construction consultant all-senior personnel and flat London W11 This practice started out providing project management and cost operating structure. This gives Tooley Street, London SE1 control services but is now an all-round surveying firm. It has offices clients confidence that every Centre for Contemporary in London, Milton Keynes and Leeds. project is undertaken by Art, Nottingham www.jacksoncoles.co.uk experienced professionals.
Top benefits Gym membership, tax-free bicycles, childcare vouchers Staff rating
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60 All staff 30 Some staff 7% GPP (C) CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 8% working factor contribute Jenkins & Potter What makes us different Top projects We offer a flexible, informal and CAE Simulator Centre, Consulting engineer inclusive structure. Professional West Sussex J&P was established in 1950. It provides a one-stop shop for and personal development is Northamptonshire schools structural and civil engineering services, and has a turnover of encouraged so that individuals PFI scheme £4.5m. It operates from offices in London, Bristol and Plymouth. can deliver a truly responsive Abbotts Wharf apartments, www.jenkinspotter.co.uk service to our clients. London Docklands
Top benefits Social and sports events, bonding weekends, childcare vouchers Staff rating
Key company facts Discretionary benefits
75 All staff 25 After defined length of service 7% GPP (C) CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 10% working factor contribute Jestico + Whiles What makes us different Top projects Jestico + Whiles offers strong Hilton London Tower Bridge Architect and interior designer investment in training and hotel Based in London and Prague, Jestico + Whiles is an international development, study trips abroad Knights Academy Lewisham firms that works on projects including banks, museums and and a multi-national staff to Abbott’s Wharf, east London restaurants. It has recently undertaken projects in India and China. help every individual to nurture housing scheme www.jesticowhiles.com their talent.
Top benefits Reward scheme, international study trips, practice half days Staff rating
Key company facts Discretionary benefits 82 All staff 21 Some staff 14% None Staff of a defined seniority CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 35% working factor contribute GEGp51 John Rowan.qxd 8/10/08 13:40 Page 51
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John Rowan and Partners What makes us different Top projects We have won Investors in St Pancras International, Construction consultant People, Sunday Times Top 100, retail tenant liaison This firm specialises in the delivery of cost management, project Building Good Employer and QS Decent Homes delivery for management, building surveying and CDM services. Turnover in the Employer of the Year awards, six London ALMOs present year has risen to more than £6m. which confirms our ability to 2,000 affordable homes www.jrp.co.uk respect, train and develop staff. across South-east
Top benefits Subsidised gym, long service award, wider share ownership Staff rating
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66 All staff 37 Some staff 9% DCSP (C) Staff of a defined seniority CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to After a defined length of service 11% working factor contribute Lakehouse Contracts What makes us different Top projects Our chief executive established Galliard primary school, Contractor Lakehouse in 1988 and still Edmonton Lakehouse is a family-run business established in 1988, with a drives the company and people Ellen Wilkinson primary turnover of £55m. Its key sectors are social housing refurbishment forward with his passion and school, Newham and new build, education, leisure and health. enthusiasm. This passion can be Richmond Housing www.lakehouse.uk.com found throughout the company. Partnership, Richmond
Top benefits Childcare allowance, CPD allowance Staff rating
Key company facts Discretionary benefits
141 All staff 25 Staff in non-support roles 11% Comb (NC) Staff of defined seniority CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 18% working factor contribute Leadbitter What makes us different Top projects Leadbitter is a supportive Tremough Campus Design, development and construction company company with a no-blame Redevelopment, Cornwall Leadbitter provides a solutions for projects from inception through culture. It has the feeling of a University of Surrey, student to building in use on housing, education, student accommodation, family-run firm with a positive accommodation leisure, healthcare, extra care and commercial schemes. attitude to training and staff Barton Hill, regeneration and www.leadbitter.co.uk care that is second to none. community development
Top benefits Personal development programme, community ethic, team spirit Staff rating
Key company facts Discretionary benefits
514 All staff 25 Some staff 10% Staff in non-support roles DCSP (NC) CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 7% After a defined length of service working factor contribute GEGp53 LSI.qxd 8/10/08 16:30 Page 53
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LSI Architects What makes us different Top projects LSI has active corporate Norwich Union Surrey House Architect responsibility and and Atrium LSI is based in Norwich and London, and has a bias towards environmental policies. Its Notre Dame High School new-build schemes in education, health, workplace, housing and structure encourages delegation Classroom of the Future masterplanning. Sustainability underpins all its projects. of responsibility, and provides Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s Cley www.lsiarchitects.co.uk training opportunities for all. visitor centre
Top benefits Profit-related pay, personal CPD budgets, childcare vouchers Staff rating
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50 All staff 29 Some staff 8% GPP (C) CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 20% working factor contribute Mace What makes us different Top projects Mace offers opportunities for The Venetian resort and Consultant and construction company career development around the casino, Macau Mace Group is a global firm that works in every sector, from world. Employees benefit from Royal Shakespeare Theatre education, leisure and local government to commercial, retail and comprehensive training, redevelopment, Stratford, UK aviation. The group turned over £531m in 2007. mentoring and hands-on Heathrow T5 London, UK www.macegroup.com experience.
Top benefits Annual Bupa healthcheck, health insurance, leave for volunteering Staff rating
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1,902 All staff 30 Staff of a defined seniority 13% GPP (C) After defined length of service CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 17% working factor contribute Max Fordham What makes us different Top projects All our offices are enjoyable Tate Modern extension Environmental and building services engineer working environments and our Royal Festival Hall Max Fordham is a consulting engineer with four European offices. It wide scope of projects provide refurbishment handles building services and the wider environment with an perfect training opportunities Royal Air Force Museum, emphasis on sustainability, masterplanning, acoustics and lighting. for engineers to develop and Cosford www.maxfordham.com communicate their own ideas.
Top benefits All hours worked paid, offer of partnership, flexible working Staff rating
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156 All staff 22 Some staff 16% GPP (NC) CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 15% working factor contribute GEGp55 MITIE.qxd 10/10/08 11:54 Page 55
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Mitie Interiors What makes us different Top projects We excel at working outside the Bank of Ireland, Bowbells Fit-out contractor* comfort zone of conventional House This company was formed in 2002, and specialises in the fit-out and contractors through our ability Jones Lang LaSalle, Hanover refurbishment of offices. It has a turnover of £50m and its parent to undertake challenging Square group is a member of the FTSE 250. projects, such as those with a Deloitte, Project unity www.mitie.co.uk strong services element. campus buildings
Top benefits Rewards scheme, awards, family fun days Staff rating
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74 All staff 26 Staff of a defined seniority 0% DCSP (C) *Part of the Mitie Group CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 4% working factor contribute Northcroft What makes us different Top projects We offer structured training KAUST University, Saudi Construction consultant and development as careers Arabia This firm was founded in 1840, and employs over 400 people across progress. Flexible working, a Kendrew Quadrangle, 14 countries. It has a turnover of £20m, and commercial, education young team and share St John’s College, Oxford and transport are currently its main earners. ownership create a great Adnams sustainable www.northcroft.com environment to progress in. distribution centre, Suffolk
Top benefits Holiday purchase, share ownership, long-term service reward Staff rating
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169 All staff 30 Some staff 16% GPP (C) Staff of a defined seniority CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to Fee earning and professional staff 9% working factor contribute P+HS Architects What makes us different Top projects Our aim is to provide exemplary Office development, Architect working conditions. We value Heworth Green, York This 25-year-old Yorkshire architect undertakes work in healthcare individuality and have a system Walkergate Park hospital, and social and private housing. Its anticipated turnover for this in place that ensures we meet Newcastle upon Tyne financial year is £3.5m. the professional and personal Washington primary care www.pandhs.co.uk goals of our staff. centre, Tyne and Wear
Top benefits Profit-related bonus, healthcare, social fund Staff rating
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53 All staff 25 Staff of a defined seniority 4% PP (C) After defined length of service CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 15% working factor contribute GEGp57 pozzoni.qxd 8/10/08 16:52 Page 57
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Pozzoni What makes us different Top projects Pozzoni is a practice built Belong care home, Architect on mutual trust and Macclesfield Over 36 years Pozzoni has grown into a business that spreads across understanding, making for Solstice Park hotel, many sectors, both public and private. It was the first architectural enduring professional Amesbury practice in the country to receive an Investors in People award, relationships. Altrincham town hall www.pozzoni.co.uk
Top benefits Half-day Friday, cycle to work scheme, childcare vouchers Staff rating
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95 All staff 28 Staff of a defined seniority 12% GPP (NC) After defined length of service CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 21% working factor contribute Price & Myers What makes us different Top projects We offer sharp-minded, Wembley stadium Engineering consultant confident, sociable people who regeneration, London In its first 30 years, Price & Myers has completed more than want to work on a variety of Turning the Place Over, 17,000 jobs, and won over 200 awards. It has offices in London, high-quality projects the chance Liverpool Nottingham, and Oxford. to join a friendly office for a British High Commission, www.pricemyers.com competitive salary. Kampala, Uganda
Top benefits Bonuses, subsidised social and sporting activities, life insurance Staff rating
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160 All staff 26 Some staff 11% DCSP (C) After defined length of service CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 22% working factor contribute PRP Architects What makes us different Top projects Our designs stem from a Wembley W01, high density Architect concern for people and how housing PRP specialises in residential-led design. In addition to housing, it they will use what we create. All Sainsbury’s, Coulsdon handles education, leisure, commercial and healthcare. Its staff staff benefit from CPD, enabling Chongqing bulb factory operate out of seven offices in the UK, Moscow and Abu Dhabi. us to develop as individuals and www.prparchitects.co.uk as a business.
Top benefits Childcare vouchers, healthcare scheme, travel loan scheme Staff rating
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420 All staff 25 Some staff 18% GPP (C) Staff of a defined seniority CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 26% working factor contribute GEGp58 quattro.qxd 10/10/08 12:07 Page 58
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Quattro Design Architects What makes us different Top projects Sustainability, social Withywood Centre, Bristol Architect responsibility and collaboration Terrace Theatre, Bristol Zoo Established in 1984 Quattro has offices in Bristol and Gloucester. Its are at the heart of our work. We Gardens expertise covers housing, extra care, community, health and embrace these values to design Kingsway primary school, education projects. exemplary buildings with a Quedgeley, Gloucester www.quattrodesign.co.uk human touch.
Top benefits Share purchase scheme, childcare vouchers, cycle purchase Staff rating
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49 All staff 26 Staff of a defined seniority 6% DCSP (C) CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 42% working factor contribute RH Partnership What makes us different Top projects RHP has a flat management Student accommodation, Architect structure and an informal Trinity Hall, Cambridge RHP’s project base ranges from multi-million pound developments to working ethos. There is no Residential development, sustainable buildings and conservation projects. It has offices in house style and staff are Baxters Print Works, Lewes Cambridge, Brighton and London. encouraged to participate fully Kitchen and buttery, www.rhpartnership.co.uk to achieve their potential. Newnham College, Cambridge
Top benefits Annual bonus, study trips abroad, income protection Staff rating
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66 All staff 23 Some staff 1% DCSP (C) After defined length of service CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 24% working factor contribute Race Cottam Associates What makes us different Top projects To provide the best possible Sinfin secondary school, a Architect design standards we recruit the BSF project in Derby This £3m-turnover practice has offices in Sheffield and Cheshire. It best employees and provide a Apartments in Butcher specialises in building design, but also offers project management supportive environment in Works, Sheffield and specialist planning advice. which they can thrive. Morrisons superstore at www.racecottam.com Swadlincote, Derbyshire
Top benefits Annual bonus, childcare vouchers, regular team building Staff rating
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46 All staff 25 Some staff 0% DCSP (C) Staff of a defined seniority CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 26% working factor contribute GEGp59 rider.qxd 10/10/08 11:58 Page 59
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Rider Levett Bucknall What makes us different Top projects RLB’s wide share ownership, Park Hill Estate Construction consultant gives us a special culture of regeneration, Sheffield RLB is an entirely employee-owned company with a turnover of openness and inclusivity, London 2012 Olympics work £40m, and clients in the education, residential, retail, commercial, encouraging everyone to get Defence Training Review, nuclear, leisure, defence, regeneration and state sectors. involved and feel valued. St Athan, South Wales www.rlb.com
Top benefits Salary sacrifice schemes, season ticket loans, flexible holidays Staff rating
Key company facts Discretionary benefits 380 All staff 25 9% Staff of a defined seniority DCSP (C) CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 15% working factor contribute Ridge and Partners What makes us different Top projects We provide excellent career The Savill Building visitor Property and construction consultant opportunities and a supportive Centre, Windsor Ridge operates in the public and private sectors across all management structure, Renault F1 computational markets on a variety of projects. Every year it delivers delivering job security and a fluid dynamics construction scheme that are together worth about £1.5bn. broad learning experience in a Ambassador’s residence, www.ridge.co.uk good working environment. Moscow
Top benefits Permanent health insurance, life assurance, sick pay Staff rating
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213 All staff 27 Some staff 17% Fee-earning and professional staff GPP (C) CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 12% working factor contribute Robinson Low Francis What makes us different Top projects We deliver exciting projects The Asticus Building, Property and construction consultant personal development, and St James’s, London The firm specialises in quantity surveying, project management, continuing training and The Bordesley Centre, building surveying, health and safety, development consultancy and support. We have a history of Birmingham management consultancy services in a wide range of sectors. long-standing client Schools refurbishment www.rlf.co.uk relationships. programme, West Lothian
Top benefits Additional leave on birthdays and Christmas, health cash plan Staff rating
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155 All staff 23 Some staff 9% GPP (C) Staff of a defined seniority CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 16% working factor contribute GEGp60 rogers.qxd 10/10/08 12:10 Page 60
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Rogers Stirk Harbour What makes us different Top projects We believe that achieving a Heathrow Airport, London, Architect balance between work and Terminal 5 Over three decades, Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners has won dozens social activities is key to Maggie's cancer care centre, of international awards and worked on a range of high profile sustaining a positive working Hammersmith projects. Its staff work in London, Madrid, Barcelona and Tokyo. environment, and we respond to Oxley Woods housing www.rsh-p.com the wider needs of all staff. development
Top benefits River Cafe lunches, weekend country retreat, overseas trips Staff rating
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170 All staff 28 Some staff 13% After defined length of service PP (C) CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 33% working factor contribute Shepheard Epstein Hunter What makes us different Top projects Everyone can contribute to our Sydney Jones library, Architect, planner and landscape architect business. We share financial Liverpool University This established practice is best known for its housing, education information routinely with all Gateway school, and masterplanning work. The average age of current members of the staff, encourage innovation, and Westminster, London practice is in the early thirties. seek to realise each person’s University of Leicester www.seh.co.uk potential. development framework plan
Top benefits Bonus scheme, social fund, permanent health insurance Staff rating
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38 All staff 25 26% None CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 42% working factor contribute Shepherd Construction What makes us different Top projects We are proud of what we do as The Gateway, Leeds Main contractor an organisation. We place great Gateshead college Founded in 1890 in York, Shepherd Construction is a major contractor emphasis on the continuing Kirkby leisure centre with work across the public and private sectors for a range of high- development of our people and profile clients. are mindful that they are our www.shepherd-construction.co.uk business.
Top benefits Staff recognition scheme, social events, learning, development Staff rating
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954 All staff 26 Some staff 9% Comb (C) CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 3% working factor contribute GEGp61 stride.qxd 8/10/08 17:24 Page 61
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Stride Treglown What makes us different Top projects An award-winning practice with St. James’s Place head Architectural consultant a diverse workload, our culture office, Cirencester This 55-year-old Bristol-based practice turns over £16m a year and is a blend of a small practice Royal Holloway University of offers a range of services, including architecture, interior design, feel with large practice support London Lecture Theatre town planning, landscape architecture and building surveying. in a stimulating environment. Tomorrow’s Garden City www.stridetreglown.co.uk competition, Letchworth
Top benefits Cycle scheme, discount gym membership, life insurance Staff rating
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290 All staff 25 Staff of a defined seniority 12% GPP (C) CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 28% working factor contribute Stuart Michael Associates What makes us different Top projects SMA encourages employees to Pinewood Studios Consulting engineer think for themselves and Mineral Workings Based in Newbury and Exeter, SMA is a multidisciplinary engineering develop their skills. Staff are redevelopment, Leighton consultant providing advice on residential, commercial, leisure, empowered to run projects, Buzzard, Bedfordshire industry and motor racing projects worth up to £100m. meet with clients and enjoy Hitches Lane, Fleet, www.stuartmichael.co.uk their working environment. Hampshire
Top benefits Two annual bonuses, social events, paid subscriptions Staff rating
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43 All staff 25 Staff of a defined seniority 4% GPP (C) CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 10% working factor contribute Summers Inman What makes us different Top projects Large enough to handle any BBC Studios Leeds Construction consultant commission, small enough to Sheffield teaching hospitals Summers Inman has eight offices and a turnover of £10m. It provides offer personal service and to The Turnbull Building, quantity surveying, project management, building surveying and know all of the staff Newcastle CDM consultancy services in all sectors throughout the UK individually. www.summers-inman.co.uk
Top benefits Party in Paris, extra holidays Staff rating
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145 All staff 30 Some staff 5% MP (C) Fee-earning and professional staff CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 5% working factor contribute GEGp63 swift.qxd 10/10/08 12:02 Page 63
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Swift Horsman What makes us different Top projects Despite our innovation and Project Horizon, Norwich Joinery fit-out solutions provider growth we’re proud of retaining BA Lounge Heathrow, This firm’s clients include many main contractors such as Bovis Lend the Swift family ethos. And with London Lease and Mace. It has a turnover of £53m and an emphasis on the recent build of the Swift Lime Street, Liverpool prefabrication and environment-friendly methods. Training School, all individuals www.swifthorsman.co.uk are able to learn new skills.
Top benefits Gym on site, income protection, life assurance Staff rating
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138 All staff 25 Staff of a defined seniority 9% GPP (NC) CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 4% working factor contribute Synergy Construction What makes us different Top projects We have a great history and we Sports centre, Tonbridge Construction property consultant are constantly evolving, which school Synergy was founded in 2007 and plans and manages the design and makes Synergy an exciting and Infrastructure, continuing construction of projects out of 10 offices across the country. Turnover secure place to work. We for EDF, Bow has increased by £5m over the past three years. look to open doors for our Paddington academy, www.synergyllp.com employees. London
Top benefits Health insurance, life assurance, personal accident insurance Staff rating
Key company facts Family first approach, flexibility, support with training
127 All staff 24 Some staff 2% MP (NC) After defined length of service CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to Fee-earning and professional staff 16% working factor contribute Taylor Young What makes us different Top projects The combination of architecture, Bolton colleges co-location Architect, planning, landscape company urban design, town planning Wolverhampton city centre This practice covers all aspects of building and spatial development. and landscape architecture strategy It has just added a Leeds office to its Manchester and Liverpool within one business sets us University of Bolton bases, and it aims to have a turnover of £13m by 2011 apart from competitors. landscape design www.tayloryoung.co.uk
Top benefits Social events, financial support for study, childcare vouchers Staff rating
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180 All staff 26 Staff of a defined seniority 7% GPP (C) CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 22% working factor contribute GEGp63 swift.qxd 10/10/08 12:02 Page 63
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Swift Horsman What makes us different Top projects Despite our innovation and Project Horizon, Norwich Joinery fit-out solutions provider growth we’re proud of retaining BA Lounge Heathrow, This firm’s clients include many main contractors such as Bovis Lend the Swift family ethos. And with London Lease and Mace. It has a turnover of £53m and an emphasis on the recent build of the Swift Lime Street, Liverpool prefabrication and environment-friendly methods. Training School, all individuals www.swifthorsman.co.uk are able to learn new skills.
Top benefits Gym on site, income protection, life assurance Staff rating
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138 All staff 25 Staff of a defined seniority 9% GPP (NC) CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 4% working factor contribute Synergy Construction What makes us different Top projects We have a great history and we Sports centre, Tonbridge Construction property consultant are constantly evolving, which school Synergy was founded in 2007 and plans and manages the design and makes Synergy an exciting and Infrastructure, continuing construction of projects out of 10 offices across the country. Turnover secure place to work. We for EDF, Bow has increased by £5m over the past three years. look to open doors for our Paddington academy, www.synergyllp.com employees. London
Top benefits Health insurance, life assurance, personal accident insurance Staff rating
Key company facts Family first approach, flexibility, support with training
127 All staff 24 Some staff 2% MP (NC) After defined length of service CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to Fee-earning and professional staff 16% working factor contribute Taylor Young What makes us different Top projects The combination of architecture, Bolton colleges co-location Architect, planning, landscape company urban design, town planning Wolverhampton city centre This practice covers all aspects of building and spatial development. and landscape architecture strategy It has just added a Leeds office to its Manchester and Liverpool within one business sets us University of Bolton bases, and it aims to have a turnover of £13m by 2011 apart from competitors. landscape design www.tayloryoung.co.uk
Top benefits Social events, financial support for study, childcare vouchers Staff rating
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180 All staff 26 Staff of a defined seniority 7% GPP (C) CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 22% working factor contribute GEGp65 Thomas.qxd 10/10/08 12:05 Page 65
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Thomas and Adamson What makes us different Top projects We see Thomas and Adamson as Apex Hotel, London Construction and property consultant our business. We have a strong Quartermile, Edinburgh Established more than 70 years ago, Thomas and Adamson is a collective responsibility that Piccadilly tower, Manchester multidisciplinary company with offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, motivates all our staff to apply Manchester, London and Kiev. the same energy and rigour to www.thomasandadamson.com all projects.
Top benefits Structured training programme, social events, bonuses Staff rating
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98 Some staff 25 Staff of a defined seniority 9% MP (C) CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 13% working factor contribute Troup Bywaters + Anders What makes us different Top projects Staff work within a partner-led Imperial College London Building services consultant team where they are helped to framework agreement Founded nearly 50 years ago, Troup Bywaters + Anders is a company progress professionally and Deloitte’s headquarters, New with seven design centres in the UK. It tackles public and private personally. We promote Street Square, London projects that include new build, refurbishment and fit-out. individual development and Royal Bank of Scotland www.tbanda.com exciting opportunities. Bankside, London
Top benefits Social events, company intranet site, working hours Staff rating
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222 All staff 26 Staff of a defined seniority 18% None CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 7% working factor contribute Turner & Townsend What makes us different Top projects Turner & Townsend has a Royal Hall, Harrogate Construction and management consultant reputation for quality and World’s largest printing Turner & Townsend is an international company with a turnover innovation. It helps to deliver a works for News International of £212m. It has a global network of 55 offices and has recently client’s business case, with Exemplar office space at opened an office in Abu Dhabi. enthusiasm and good support Siemens Real Estate, Frimley, www.turnerandtownsend.com from senior management. Surrey
Top benefits Life assurance, accident insurance, permanent health insurance Staff rating
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1,300 All staff 27 Some staff 20% MP (C) CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 30% working factor contribute GEGp67 wallace.qxd 10/10/08 12:04 Page 67
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Wallace Whittle What makes us different Top projects Wallace Whittle provides the Buchanan Galleries, Glasgow Building services designer opportunity for involvement in BT data centres across Wallace Whittle is a large independent consulting engineer that exciting projects, a relaxed and the UK provides M&E services across all sectors in construction for a large informal working environment, Scottish schools programme number of blue-chip, retail and commercial clients. and a wider range of benefits www.wallacewhittle.com than most of its competitors.
Top benefits Life assurance, permanent health insurance, childcare vouchers Staff rating
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148 All staff 25 Some staff 14% GPP (C) Staff of a defined seniority CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 10% working factor contribute Wates What makes us different Top projects Our people are the core to our John Lewis Partnership, Contractor success and each employee is Liverpool fit-out Wates recorded a turnover of £949m in 2007. It works in public sector an individual. To support this London Transport Museum, and commercial construction, including affordable housing, land we offer flexible reward Covent Garden development, retail and office fit out. packages and invest £1m Refurbishment of Rochester www.wates.co.uk annually on training. prison
Top benefits Performance-related bonus, health insurance, recruitment bonus Staff rating
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2,313 All staff 26 Some staff 13% GPP (NC) Staff of a defined seniority CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 11% working factor contribute Weston Homes What makes us different Top projects The company has sought to Mayfield College, East Property developer share its success with its staff Sussex This Essex-based housebuilder, which was founded in 1987, has through its generous Refurbishment and new grown into a £100m-turnover developer working in the speculative remuneration and workplace build, Barton Mill, Canterbury and affordable sectors, for a range of clients and buyers. practices that are designed to Hotel and apartments at www.weston-homes.co.uk attract and retain the best. Bridges Wharf, Battersea
Top benefits Gym with instructor, summer ball, regular social events Staff rating
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211 Some staff 22 Staff of a defined seniority 18% DCSP (C) CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 10% working factor contribute GEGp69 whitelaw.qxd 10/10/08 12:03 Page 69
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Whitelaw Turkington What makes us different Top projects Our landscapes are the Peninsula Square, North Landscape designer and masterplanner symbiosis of art, environment Greenwich, London Whitelaw Turkington undertakes landscape design for public realm and engineering and attract the St George’s Square, schemes and major projects in commercial, residential, education, most creative of staff who are Huddersfield, West Yorkshire healthcare and leisure development. passionate about place making Gillett Square, Dalston, www.wtlandscape.com and care about people. London
Top benefits Forward-thinking directors, staff entertainment, modern office Staff rating
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72 All staff 29 Some staff 22% Staff of a defined seniority GPP (C) CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 29% After defined length of service working factor contribute Willmott Dixon What makes us different Top projects Willmott Dixon is a dynamic, Epsom racecourse Contractor* challenging and empowering grandstand This £650m-turnover business works in the healthcare, education and employer. Great emphasis is Green End primary school, custodial sectors. It tackles construction, building fabric and M&E placed on ensuring staff receive Manchester maintenance, fit-out and sustainability. the development, challenges and Heart of Hounslow health www.willmottdixongroup.co.uk recognition that inspires loyalty. centre
Top benefits Wide car choice, private health care, counselling helpline Staff rating
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854 All staff 25 Some staff 11% After defined length of service GPP (C) *Willmott Dixon Construction only CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 9% working factor contribute WSP UK What makes us different Top projects WSP’s career paths allow people Manchester Hilton Professional services consultant* to focus on what they enjoy, Royal Bank of Scotland New WSP is a rapidly growing firm that provides consultancy services in whether that’s design Delhi headquarters more than 60 countries. It specialises in property, transport and excellence, project leadership, Great Ormand Street environmental projects. client relationships or team Hospital www.wspgroup.com leadership.
Top benefits Informal flexible working, flexible benefits, chartership bonuses Staff rating
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818 All staff 25 Some staff 16% GPP (C) Staff of a defined seniority *WSP Construction only CSR Smarter Feel good Inspiration Leadership Ability to 8% working factor contribute