Kier, a leading infrastructure, construction and developments group, has been named as one of the best places to work in the UK following the release of analysis based on employee reviews.
Run annually by Glassdoor, one of the world’s largest job and recruiting sites, the ‘Best Places to Work 2026’ list names the top 50 UK employers with over 1,000 people and at least 30 ratings, with past and present employees anonymously rating their places of work based on a range of criteria. These include categories around career progression, company culture and diversity & inclusion.
Kier is the highest ranked contractor to be featured in the list, and is ranked 27th of all eligible companies. This reflects the company’s commitment to recruiting and retaining talent in the construction industry.
It is the only list of its kind which comes purely from the reviews posted by employees and former employees, with every eligible organisation with operations in the UK listed on Glassdoor automatically reviewed to help compile the results. These results are based on reviews posted between October 2024 and October 2025, with Glassdoor analysing each one based on sentiment, volume and company pros and cons listed by reviewers.
Kier has a current Glassdoor rating of 4.3 stars out of 5, after more than 1,500 reviews in total since joining the site, with 90% of reviewers saying they would recommend the company to a friend and 87% feeling positive about the business’ outlook.
Stuart Togwell, chief executive, said:
I’m really proud to see Kier on Glassdoor’s best places to work list as this is based on feedback directly from our own people so it really matters. Our people work hard to ensure we deliver for our customers and define who we are. In turn, we work hard to think about how we support them and their careers and how to make Kier a place where everyone can belong, contribute and thrive. It’s great to see that and our strong culture coming through so clearly.
Kier has a long track record with supporting its people. More than 11% are currently enrolled in formal development programmes, making Kier a Platinum member of The 5% Club, while its management training with Cranfield University has been recognised globally. The Group’s latest employee engagement score was up to over 80%, an increase from 76.1% the previous year.
It is a Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer, with 590 apprentices currently at Kier, and offers career pathways for those who have previously served in the armed forces, as well as the pioneering ‘Making Ground’ programme, which offers training and employment to prison leavers.
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