3 JULY 2025 | HILTON BANKSIDE, LONDON
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Make a note of the deadline: you must submit your entry by 7 February 2025 so make sure you have this date in mind.
Civil Engineering Business Culture Leader
Best place to work – Large Consulting Firm
This award recognises an engineering consulting firm which can demonstrate that it is an exemplary place to work.
The entry should demonstrate how an initiative or series of initiatives has improved the livelihood of its employees both personally and professionally (be it financially, mentally, socially or otherwise).
The entry should relate to an initiative that was introduced in the past 18 months.
Best place to work – SME Consulting Firm
This award recognises a small and medium sized enterprise (SME) engineering consulting firm which can demonstrate that it is an exemplary place to work.
The entry should demonstrate how an initiative or series of initiatives has improved the livelihood of its employees both personally and professionally (be it financially, mentally, socially or otherwise).
The entry should relate to an initiative that was introduced in the past 18 months.
Best place to work – Contractor
This award recognises a contractor which can demonstrate that it is an exemplary place to work.
The entry should demonstrate how an initiative or series of initiatives has improved the livelihood of its employees both personally and professionally (be it financially, mentally, socially or otherwise).
The entry should relate to an initiative that was introduced in the past 18 months.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Leader – Consultant
This award recognises a consulting firm within the construction and civil engineering industry that champions equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as part of their business focus.
The entry should demonstrate how a specific policy, or set of policies, has been introduced to promote fair opportunities for a diverse workforce. The entry should also explain why and how EDI policies have a positive impact on the business and the services the business provides.
The entry should include tangible statistics to support EDI claims (eg breakdown of staff numbers by race or gender; or gender pay gap figures).
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Leader – Contractor
This award recognises a contractor within the construction and civil engineering industry that champions equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as part of their business focus.
The entry should demonstrate how a specific policy, or set of policies, has been introduced to promote fair opportunities for a diverse workforce. The entry should also explain why and how EDI policies have a positive impact on the business and the services the business provides.
The entry should include tangible statistics to support EDI claims (eg breakdown of staff numbers by race or gender; or gender pay gap figures).
Environmental, Social and Governance Leader – Consultant
This award recognises a consulting firm within the construction and civil engineering industry that has demonstrated an innovative, unusual, or cutting edge approach to environmental and sustainability issues and improving social value at a business level, in the last 18 months.
The entry must demonstrate how corporate strategy focuses on the three pillars of environmental, social and governance policy.
The entry must show how corporate social conscience is embedded into everything the entrant does to deliver social and environmental benefits for society with a focus on project outcomes throughout their work.
The entrant must show how it leads the way in embedding social value into its business culture and processes to deliver the needs of communities.
The entry must relate to strategies or business decisions made during the past 18 months.
Environmental, Social and Governance Leader – Contractor
This award recognises a contractor within the construction and civil engineering industry that has demonstrated an innovative, unusual, or cutting edge approach to environmental and sustainability issues and improving social value at a business level, in the last 18 months.
The entry must demonstrate how corporate strategy focuses on the three pillars of environmental, social and governance policy.
The entry must show how corporate social conscience is embedded into everything the entrant does to deliver social and environmental benefits for society with a focus on project outcomes throughout their work.
The entrant must show how it leads the way in embedding social value into its business culture and processes to deliver the needs of communities.
The entry must relate to strategies or business decisions made during the past 18 months.
Civil Engineering Business Leader
Consulting Firm of the Year
This award recognises an engineering consulting firm (UK division or wholly based UK firm) in the construction and civil engineering industry that has delivered improved performance during the previous 18 months.
The entry should demonstrate how a business strategy, or series of strategies, led to financial growth within the business.
The award will celebrate firms that have continually delivered innovation, quality and value over the last 18 months, while growing in terms of revenue, profits and staff numbers.
The entry should relate to business decisions that were introduced in the year prior to the latest published financial results.
International Firm of the Year
This award recognises an engineering consultancy or contractor (international division or wholly based outside of the UK) in the construction and civil engineering industry that has delivered improved performance during the previous 18 months.
The entry should demonstrate how a business strategy, or series of strategies, led to financial growth within the business.
The award will celebrate firms that have continually delivered innovation, quality and value over the last 18 months, while growing in terms of revenue, profits and staff numbers.
The entry should relate to business decisions that were introduced in the year prior to the latest published financial results.
SME Consulting Firm of the Year
This award recognises small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) engineering consulting firms in the construction and civil engineering industry that has delivered improved performance during the previous 18 months.
The entry should demonstrate how a business strategy, or series of strategies, led to financial growth within the business.
The award will celebrate firms that have continually delivered innovation, quality and value over the last 18 months, while growing in terms of revenue, profits and staff numbers.
The entry should relate to business decisions that were introduced in the year prior to the latest published financial results.
Best Delivery of Business Change
This award recognises and celebrates an engineering consultancy or contractor which has implemented a successful change in its business during the last 18 months; be that a successful merger, acquisition, creation of a new division or establishing a new culture within the business.
The entry should relate to a change of business which sits harmoniously within the company’s existing structure while enhancing services offered to clients and improving the company’s financial performance.
The entry should demonstrate how the company delivered change while taking its existing employees with them rather than dictating the change to them. The entry should also explain how the change benefits clients and firms the business collaborates with.
Contractor of the Year
This award recognises a contractor (UK division or wholly based UK firm) in the civil construction industry that has delivered improved performance during the previous 18 months.
The entry should demonstrate how a business strategy, or series of strategies, led to financial growth within the business.
The award will celebrate firms that have continually delivered innovation, quality and value over the last 18 months, while growing in terms of revenue, profits and staff numbers.
The entry should relate to business decisions that were introduced in the year prior to the latest published financial results.
Specialist Contractor of the Year
This award recognises a specialist contractor (UK division or wholly based UK firm) in the civil construction industry that has delivered improved performance during the previous 18 months.
To be eligible, the firm must be a specialist contractor or a specialist subsidiary of a main contractor that files separate accounts at Companies House.
The entry should demonstrate how a business strategy, or series of strategies, led to financial growth within the business.
The award will celebrate firms that have continually delivered innovation, quality and value over the last 18 months, while growing in terms of revenue, profits and staff numbers.
The entry should relate to business decisions that were introduced in the year prior to the latest published financial results.
Civil Engineering Sector Leader
Impact in Energy – Consultant
This category is open to consulting firms within the construction and civil engineering industry that provide services within the energy sector. Entrants can either be specialised divisions within a larger organisation or specialist consultants who focus on energy as a core part of their business.
The award will celebrate a specialist business division or firm that has continually delivered innovation, quality and value over the last 18 months, while growing in terms of revenue, profits and staff numbers.
Entrants must demonstrate how they have improved their services over the last 18 months and use evidence from projects to show how the business’ technical abilities has gone beyond the expected level of service for clients and also benefitted the supply chain.
Impact in Energy – Contractor
This category is open to contractors within the construction and civil engineering industry that provide services within the energy sector. Entrants can either be specialised divisions within a larger contractor or specialist contractors who focus on energy as a core part of their business.
The award will celebrate a specialist business division or firm that has continually delivered innovation, quality and value over the last 18 months, while growing in terms of revenue, profits and staff numbers.
Entrants must demonstrate how they have improved their services over the last 18 months and use evidence from projects to show how the business’ technical abilities has gone beyond the expected level of service for clients and also benefitted the supply chain.
Impact in Transport – Consultant
This category is open to consulting firms within the construction and civil engineering industry that provide services within the transport sector. Entrants can either be specialised divisions within a larger organisation or specialist consultants who focus on road, rail, airports and local transport solutions as a core part of their business.
The award will celebrate a specialist business division or firm that has continually delivered innovation, quality and value over the last 18 months, while growing in terms of revenue, profits and staff numbers.
Entrants must demonstrate how they have improved their services over the last 18 months and use evidence from projects to show how the business’ technical abilities has gone beyond the expected level of service for clients and also benefitted the supply chain.
Impact in Transport – Contractor
This category is open to contractors within the construction and civil engineering industry that provide services within the transport sector. Entrants can either be specialised divisions within a larger organisation or specialist contractors who focus on road, rail, airports and local transport solutions as a core part of their business.
The award will celebrate a specialist business division or firm that has continually delivered innovation, quality and value over the last 18 months, while growing in terms of revenue, profits and staff numbers.
Entrants must demonstrate how they have improved their services over the last 18 months and use evidence from projects to show how the business’ technical abilities has gone beyond the expected level of service for clients and also benefitted the supply chain.
Impact in Structures – Consultant
This category is open to consulting firms within the construction and civil engineering industry that provide services for the built environment. Entrants can either be specialised divisions within a larger organisation or specialist consultants who focus on buildings as a core part of their business.
The award will celebrate a specialist business division or firm that has continually delivered innovation, quality and value over the last 18 months, while growing in terms of revenue, profits and staff numbers.
Entrants must demonstrate how they have improved their services over the last 18 months and use evidence from projects to show how the business’ technical abilities has gone beyond the expected level of service for clients and also benefitted the supply chain.
Impact in Structures – Contractor
This category is open to contractors within the construction and civil engineering industry that provide services for the built environment. Entrants can either be specialised divisions within a larger organisation or specialist consultants who focus on buildings as a core part of their business.
The award will celebrate a specialist business division or firm that has continually delivered innovation, quality and value over the last 18 months, while growing in terms of revenue, profits and staff numbers.
Entrants must demonstrate how they have improved their services over the last 18 months and use evidence from projects to show how the business’ technical abilities has gone beyond the expected level of service for clients and also benefitted the supply chain.
Impact in Water and Environment – Consultant
This category is open to consulting firms within the construction and civil engineering industry that provide services within the water & environment sector. Entrants can either be specialised divisions within a larger organisation or specialist consultants who focus on water & environment as a core part of their business.
The award will celebrate a specialist business division or firm that has continually delivered innovation, quality and value over the last 18 months, while growing in terms of revenue, profits and staff numbers.
Entrants must demonstrate how they have improved their services over the last 18 months and use evidence from projects to show how the business’ technical abilities has gone beyond the expected level of service for clients and also benefitted the supply chain.
Impact in Water and Environment – Contractor
This category is open to contractors within the construction and civil engineering industry that provide services within the water & environment sector. Entrants can either be specialised divisions within a larger organisation or specialist contractors who focus on water & environment as a core part of their business.
The award will celebrate a specialist business division or firm that has continually delivered innovation, quality and value over the last 18 months, while growing in terms of revenue, profits and staff numbers.
Entrants must demonstrate how they have improved their services over the last 18 months and use evidence from projects to show how the business’ technical abilities has gone beyond the expected level of service for clients and also benefitted the supply chain.
Civil Engineering Service Leader
Legal Firm of the Year
This award recognises and celebrates a legal firm or division which has provided outstanding services for the construction and civil engineering industry during the previous 18 months.
Entrants must demonstrate how they have assisted contractors, consultants or clients within the engineering and construction sector.
Entries can relate to either contentious or non-contentious services, including dispute avoidance, conflict resolution, resolving contractual issues, developing and securing planning applications or other legal consents.
Advisory Services Provider of the Year
This award recognises and celebrates an advisory services provider which has demonstrated outstanding services within the construction and civil engineering industry during the previous 18 months.
Entrants must show how they have assisted contractors, consultants or clients within the engineering and construction sector.
Entries can relate to long term financial planning, assisting with company restructuring or providing redundancy services.
Technology Solutions Provider of the Year
This award recognises and celebrates a technology solutions provider which has demonstrated outstanding services within the construction and civil engineering industry during the previous 18 months.
Entrants must show how they have responded to the demands of customers with a product or scheme relevant to their needs.
Entries must relate to digital technology solutions implemented to improve systems, processes or project delivery within a client’s business in the last 18 months to improve its performance and services.
Entries in this category should focus on business-wide innovations and, where applicable, be used across multiple divisions of the business and/ or projects.
Entries could focus on a particular digital innovation, such as an initiative to improve safety, employment practices, collaboration or delivery, or present how digital innovation is fostered and encouraged across the business and the benefits this is driving.
The innovation could be site or office based, and entrants should present clear evidence of how the innovation has delivered performance, cost, health and safety or reliability for the business and how this benefits both clients and society.