Gallaway Construction’s Early Talent Programme creates real, accessible pathways into construction for school leavers, graduates, and career changers. From primary school to university level, we deliver hands-on, site-based experiences that show the industry as it really is—and what it could be.
Through targeted STEM sessions, site visits, T-Level placements, mentoring, and graduate roles, we support young people to build skills, confidence, and a clear sense of direction. We collaborate with education providers, careers hubs, and government bodies to embed construction into the curriculum and ensure early access to site-based learning.
This practical, impact-led programme puts Gallaway—an award-winning contractor—at the forefront of driving early engagement and tackling the UK’s construction skills shortage.
Our outcomes are tracked through the UK Social Value TOMs framework, with long-term mentoring available to support progression beyond placement.
Our CEO, Renee Preston, was named Winner of Winners at the 2025 Business Women in STEM & Construction Awards and honoured at the House of Lords for her leadership in shaping a more inclusive industry.
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The construction industry is facing a significant skills gap, with an ageing workforce and insufficient young talent entering the sector.
Gallaway Construction is committed to tackling this issue by providing opportunities for the next generation of workers to gain industry experience and skills.
Our Early Talent Programme creates a pipeline of skilled professionals who will help bridge the skills gap, ensuring the continued success and growth of the sector.
At Gallaway Construction, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Our Early Talent Programme provides opportunities to individuals from all backgrounds, including women, underrepresented groups, and those from socio-economic disadvantaged areas.
By promoting inclusivity, we ensure the construction industry reflects the communities it serves and benefits from a range of perspectives and ideas.
Our programme is designed to equip young people with not just the technical skills, but also the leadership qualities required to succeed in construction.
From apprenticeships to graduate placements, we provide structured learning pathways that nurture the development of future leaders in construction management, quantity surveying, and other critical roles.
These future leaders will drive innovation, sustainability, and success in the industry.
As the construction industry embraces new challenges such as net-zero carbon goals, we understand the importance of having a workforce that is knowledgeable and capable of adapting to these changes.
Through our Early Talent Programme, we ensure young professionals are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to drive sustainability in construction.
Whether it’s through learning about sustainable building practices, or developing innovative solutions for environmental challenges, our programme plays a critical role in preparing the industry for the future.
