BALFOUR Beatty has joined forces with social enterprise RENAISI to provide skilled refugees with employment opportunities in the construction sector.
The firm has already offered 11 positions to refugees, nurturing their existing knowledge, and building on the skills developed in their country of origin, across roles ranging from engineering and planning to software engineering.
Following a successful pilot in Balfour Beatty’s transport, energy & power major projects business, the company is now rolling out its partnership with RENAISI more widely across the UK.
Paul Raby, HR director at Balfour Beatty, said, “Our collaboration with RENAISI marks another step forward for Balfour Beatty as we strive to offer individuals – no matter their background – the opportunity to develop and hone their skills whilst working on some of the largest and most important infrastructure schemes in the UK. Through our partnership, we hope to lead the charge in inspiring others and hope that by providing secure employment opportunities for refugees, we will welcome a new pool of talent to the construction and infrastructure industry.”
Hannah Brooke, head of partnerships at RENAISI, added, “RENAISI takes great pride in collaborating with Balfour Beatty. They provide refugee professionals with opportunities that truly harness their skills and expertise, bringing immense advantages to Balfour Beatty while transforming lives. Together we are continuously learning from our successes and challenges to expand our impact. We encourage employers from every sector to follow their example.”
