Contractor’s trainee programme has produced several of its current senior leaders, including chief executive Graham Dundas

A new council has been established to explore how major infrastructure projects can create more employment and training opportunities for young people, amid concerns over the number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET).

Willmott Dixon assistant project surveyor Scott Dennett has won the contractor’s 2026 Trainee of the Year award.

Six students who have completed their placement year with Beard have been offered permanent jobs on completion of their studies.

The top construction trainees and apprentices from across the UK have been announced following this year’s SkillBuild regional qualifiers.

The Operator Skills Hub has trained 1,000 students, providing a route into careers in plant operations

Annual event celebrates skilled construction trainees across various trades, including bricklaying and stonemasonry 

Latest cohort will join the company’s existing 85 trainees in a variety of roles, from construction management to health and safety