Bulk of losses expected at firm鈥檚 Dartford head office
Laing O鈥橰ourke has said that up to 200 jobs in the UK are at risk after the firm announced a cost-cutting initiative this morning.
In a statement, the country鈥檚 biggest private contractor said: 鈥淭his morning we informed colleagues of proposals that could reduce the number of roles in the UK business by up to 200. The proposed changes are subject to consultation with affected employees, including collective consultation at our head office in Dartford.鈥�
The firm鈥檚 group chief operating officer Cathal O鈥橰ourke added: 鈥淪ince the pandemic the UK market has weakened and we have seen delays to some of the major public works we have geared up for.
鈥淭herefore we need to reduce our operating costs, while continuing to deliver projects and protect our ability to invest in the technology and innovations that will transform construction.
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鈥淚 know that any proposal to reduce roles creates a difficult time for people. I鈥檝e asked everyone to support each other as we work through this process remembering that all those affected have made a positive contribution to Laing O鈥橰ourke.鈥�
In its last set accounts, the number of global employees at Laing O鈥橰ourke was just over 10,000. Around 9,000 people are employed by the UK business.
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