McAlpine cuts more than 100 roles as 6% of staff set to go

Sir Robert McAlpine has confirmed it is set to cut 132 jobs because of coronavirus.

The contractor has confirmed that it has been forced to start redundancy talks with 6% of its workforce due to the ongoing covid-19 crisis.

In a statement Sir Robert McAlpine said that as a result of a recent strategic review and the challenges presented by the pandemic it was reshaping the business.

Paul Hamer, Sir Robert McAlpine chief executive, said: “While we are seeking to do our best by our people, in the coming months we are compelled to make some very difficult decisions.

“This will unfortunately result in a redundancy process and this loss will be keenly felt within the business. The changes are aimed at enhancing the long-term resilience and sustainability of our business rather than short-term cost cutting.”

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The firm said it has created expanded regions in the north and the south of the country, which complement its existing London region and civils and infrastructure business.

It also plans to focus on major projects in key sectors including civil infrastructure, healthcare, commercial offices, residential, leisure and heritage.

The firm said despite the fact it is due to report a healthy balance sheet and increased profitability for the 2019 financial year, the company has experienced challenges during the covid-19 crisis.