Equans recertified as a Top Employer in the UK for 2026

Equans has been recertified as a Top Employer for 2026 by the prestigious Top Employers Institute – demonstrating our commitment to our teams and reaffirming our reputation as an employer of choice for our 13,000 people across the UK. 

The certification was awarded following a rigorous assessment of six key HR domains and 20 topics, including People Strategy, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I), and Wellbeing. Equans demonstrated notable progress, increasing its overall score by more than 3% for 2026. Significant advances were seen in the ‘Attract’ and ‘Engage’ domains, with year-on-year improvements of 10% and 8% respectively, reflecting focused initiatives to strengthen recruitment and employee engagement.

Equans also excelled in the ‘Unite’ domain, which assesses organisational alignment with purpose, values, and DE&I. Scoring in the 95th percentile, Equans performed well above sector benchmarks in these areas. Additionally, the organisation was recognised for its clear business strategy, approach to talent acquisition - and received a 100% score for its approach to ethics and integrity for the second year in a row.

Pam Wright, Chief HR Officer, said: “Achieving a Top Employer status for 2026 with an improved year-on-year score shows our commitment to continuous improvement in how we engage with our teams – from attracting top talent, to developing and caring for our people. The recognition highlights the dedication, innovation, and collaboration of every team member who has contributed to building a workplace where our people can thrive.” 

About the Top Employers Institute certification

Nearly 2,500 organisations across 131 countries/regions have achieved the 2026 Top Employers Certification. These Top Employers are recognised for their commitment to building high-performing people practices, grounded in independent validation, data-driven insight and a clear focus on driving business performance, employee engagement and growth.