Social Impact – Careers

With 10% of the total UK employment being provided by the Construction industry it is clear to see why Construction remains integral to the UK economy.

The right people, the right skills

Alcema has set clearly defined targets as to how we intend to grow working to a 5 year plan. With new and exciting projects being successfully tendered all the time we are delighted to be able to play our part in helping local employment figures and the UK economy.

In order to deliver each project to the very highest specification as well as meet targets for scheduled dates we require a number of experienced personnel to work on each project. As a Principal Contractor, we always ensure that all trades we use achieve our required standards by completion of our pre-qualification questionnaires, this includes a social value aspect. The information is stored on our database and maintained regularly. This process forms part of our Integrated Management Systems Accreditations.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer we constantly look at ways to deliver socially fair representation.

Equality in the Workplace

Alcema’s approach to seeking new workforce and offering work placements is aligned with how we ensure equality in the workplace with existing staff which is by:

  • Eliminating any barriers to diverse recruitment (making reasonable adaptations)
  • Capturing data for our Diversity and Inclusion Plan
  • Encouraging participation in BAME/LGBTQ+/disability networks
  • Encouraging feedback about improving diversity
  • Proactively encouraging talent, including promoting gender balance at all levels
  • Providing diversity training to all
  • Supporting good mental health initiatives in the workplace, e.g. Mates In Mind, Mind, SANE, Time to Change, EAP
  • Managers having responsibility for supporting workplace equality
  • Committing to zero tolerance of harassment and bullying.

Alcema is an Equal Opportunities Employer and follow the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant.