Kier named Major Contractor of the Year at 2026 Building Awards
Kier has been named Major Contractor of the Year (over £500m) at the 2026 Building Awards, with judges recognising the contractor’s business turnaround, strategy and work across the public and private sectors.
The award recognises construction companies demonstrating outstanding performance and innovative solutions to challenging problems.
Kier’s nomination highlighted its work on nationally significant infrastructure projects, alongside its approach to partnerships, end-to-end capabilities and business performance.
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It also referenced the economic and social impact of its projects, including investment in apprenticeships and opportunities for young people not in education, employment or training (NEETs).
Building Awards judges recognise Kier’s business turnaround
The judges praised the scale of Kier’s turnaround and its ability to maintain momentum, as well as its business strategy and the breadth of its work across different sectors.
Stuart Togwell, Chief Executive of Kier, said: “Winning Major Contractor of the Year (over £500m) is a great achievement and recognition of the hard work of our people across Kier.
“It’s particularly pleasing to see the judges recognise the momentum we’ve built, the strength of our strategy and the impact we’re making across both the public and private sectors.
“We have strong foundations and our new strategy, focused on growth, resilience and performance, gives us a clear framework for the next phase of our ambitions.
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“This award is an important recognition of the progress we’ve made, and I’d like to thank our people, customers and partners for the trust they place in us, and working together to deliver critical infrastructure for the UK.”
Contractor recognised for investment in people and skills
The nomination also highlighted Kier’s corporate charity partnership and its investment in apprentices and people who are not in education, employment or training.
Chloe McCulloch, Editorial Director at Assemble Media Group, said: “For over 30 years, the Building Awards have recognised the companies, teams and individuals doing the very best work across the construction industry.
“The standard of entries this year was exceptional and winning firms have demonstrated real investment in people, technology and new ways of working, even in a challenging market.”
The award is the latest in a series of national, sector and regional accolades received by Kier over the past year for project delivery, safety and its approach to people and talent.
