Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Leader – Contractor

Danny Sullivan Group

Danny Sullivan Group (DSG) is driving real change in Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) within the civil engineering industry. Through strategic partnerships, innovative training programs, and cultural awareness initiatives, we are shaping a more inclusive workforce. Our work with SCS (Skanska Costain Strabag) includes delivering industry-leading EDI training, while our Speed Mentoring sessions with local girls' schools help inspire the next generation of female engineers. We also champion religious inclusivity, leading initiatives around Ramadan and Eid awareness, including workplace adjustments, panel discussions, and community engagement. Our bi-annual EDI forums and commitment to fostering a diverse talent pipeline demonstrate our leadership in this space. At DSG, inclusion isn’t a tick-box exercise—it’s the foundation of our business. We are proud to be at the forefront of EDI in construction, ensuring that every individual has the opportunity to belong and thrive.

Murphy

Murphy was founded in 1951 and is a family-owned civil engineering company. Our initiative is our ‘People & Social Value Strategy’ the goal of which is to create ‘A great place to work where people feel secure and comfortable to be themselves’. Respect, Integrity and Accountability is one of our five core values, and we believe (and know from the results) that EDI is only truly embedded once this ‘secure and comfortable’ feeling is created permanently. To achieve this, our strategy is uniquely holistic - spanning across our business as well as the wider sector and the communities in which we work. Our long-term strategy takes an innovative and wide-ranging approach to effect real change on a sustained basis. Its measures are directly linked to business performance with proven and sustainable results.

Skanska UK

Established in the UK in 2000, Skanska is a leading project development and construction group with over 3,300 local experts delivering projects across various sectors including real estate, defence, education, highways, rail, and water. The company is known for its expertise in building sustainable infrastructure and creating lasting positive impacts on communities. On M42J6 Improvement Scheme, Birmingham we are committed to implementing our social value and Inclusion initiatives in the Birmingham area to align with our company vision which sets out a clear vision of our targets and commitments along with social value measurements to promote social sustainability and achieve a positive legacy within the local area and beyond. Our EE&S plan brings together the scheme objectives, our legacy objectives and specific education, employment and skills targets. We have team members with key responsibilities in delivering the plan and ensuring it aligns with any social value focused RDP tender commitments.

Strabag UK

Our UK growth has been transformative, with a 700% increase in employees from 2019 to 2025. Central to this is our commitment to tackling industry challenges through innovation and inclusion. Initiatives like "Recruit Local," prioritising apprenticeships, have fostered social mobility, contributing over £955 million in social value. Our global recruitment strategy, including securing a UK Visa Sponsorship License, has welcomed over 200 skilled professionals, addressed the national skills shortage and promoted global social mobility. Our pioneering STEP programme integrates projects into local communities, best seen in our advanced manufacturing facility in Hartlepool, where 9 of 20 trainees secured employment. We’ve also redefined recruitment, with 33% of graduate recruits are female and 52% from ethnically diverse backgrounds—far exceeding national averages. Our inclusive leadership programmes and career development frameworks ensure all employees have opportunities to thrive. This approach is reshaping the industry, building careers, and fostering a diverse, innovative future.