Galliford Try retains top spot as early careers employer

Topic Early Careers, Awards

Date 07 Jul 2026

In addition, the Group has also climbed national rankings across all industries, rising from seventh to fourth place for apprentices and from 21st to 12th place in the overall graduate rankings.

The business also achieved a number of category successes, ranking first for Environmental and Ethical Awareness for both graduates and apprentices. Apprentices also placed second for Responsibility and third for Enjoyment of Role and Support, while graduates ranked third for Colleagues.

Based entirely on anonymous feedback from graduates, trainees and apprentices, TheJobCrowd is the UK's only employer league table driven solely by the experiences of Early Careers employees. Galliford Try has now featured in TheJobCrowd's lists of top graduate and apprentice employers for eight consecutive years, reflecting its long-term commitment to developing future talent.

Vikki Skene, HR Director and Executive Board member of Galliford Try, said: "To retain our position as the number one employer for both graduates and apprentices within our sector, while also climbing the overall UK rankings, is a fantastic achievement.

"We remain committed to providing an environment where people can learn, develop and build rewarding careers, and we're incredibly proud that our Early Careers programmes continue to be recognised in this way."

Galliford Try also retains Platinum Membership of The 5% Club, the highest accreditation awarded, recognising organisations that excel in creating 'earn and learn' opportunities while championing inclusion, social mobility and high-quality training and development.

 
Learn more about our Early Careers opportunities here: https://careers.gallifordtry.co.uk/