Social Value

At Devcon, we see our projects as more than just construction work — they’re an opportunity to make a real difference in our communities. Whether hiring local talent, supporting young people starting their careers, or doing our bit for the environment, we always look for ways to add value beyond the build.

Hiring Local
When we need labour for our sites, our first instinct is to look locally. It’s better for the community, more efficient for us, and helps build stronger connections between our teams and the areas where we work.

We advertise jobs locally, post roles on Indeed, and work with our trusted recruitment partner, which has several offices across London. They help us find people who live near our sites, which means less travel time, better flexibility, and more opportunity for local residents.

We usually look for general labourers at different stages of the build, not necessarily every day, but regularly throughout the project's lifetime program.

We also encourage our subcontractors to take on apprentices. We strongly believe in this and are proud to support it. We’ve also offered short-term placements, usually one or two weeks, for students and young people who want to get a feel for working on a construction site. It’s a great way to spark interest in the industry and help people gain hands-on experience early on.

Helping Communities Grow Stronger
We know that the success of our projects depends on the well-being of the communities around them. That’s why we’re committed to doing what we can to support resilient, thriving neighbourhoods.

This might mean working with local councils or community groups to support events, offer career advice, or run training sessions. One recent example we’re particularly proud of was a careers talk for students in Guildford, where we introduced young people to the wide range of roles available in construction. We also sponsored football kits for a local under-15s team, because supporting grassroots sport is also part of helping the next generation.

We'd love to hear from you if you’re part of a local group, school, or initiative and think we could help. We’re always open to new ideas and partnerships.