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Leighton recognised as one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Development™ 2026

May 21, 2026
5 min read
Leighton colleagues sat down, with the Great Place To Work Badge overlaid.

Leighton has been named one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Development™ 2026 by Great Place To Work®, recognising our commitment to colleague growth, learning and career progression, coming in at number 19.

This latest recognition celebrates organisations that actively invest in helping their people build skills, develop professionally and pursue personalised career paths. At Leighton, this commitment is reflected through our continued investment in learning and development opportunities, knowledge sharing and creating an environment where colleagues are supported to grow and succeed.

Great Place To Work determines its UK’s Best Workplaces for Development™ list through confidential colleague survey feedback, alongside an assessment of company culture, leadership and development practices. Only organisations achieving the highest scores receive Best Workplaces™ status.

This award marks our 11th recognition from Great Place To Work® since first becoming certified in 2023, adding to a growing list of achievements across development, wellbeing, technology and inclusion-focused categories.

Commenting on the achievement, James Bunting, Leighton CEO, said:

“Creating an environment where colleagues can continuously learn, develop and progress in their careers is something we care deeply about at Leighton. This recognition reflects the culture our people have helped build, one that prioritises growth, collaboration and supporting each other to succeed.

We’re incredibly proud to receive this award and grateful to our colleagues whose feedback and contributions make achievements like this possible.”

This award marks another milestone in Leighton’s ongoing journey with Great Place to Work, adding to a growing list of accolades across development, wellbeing, technology and inclusion-focused categories since first becoming certified in 2023.

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May 21, 2026
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Leighton colleagues sat down, with the Great Place To Work Badge overlaid.

Leighton recognised as one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Development™ 2026

Leighton has been named one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Development™ 2026 by Great Place To Work®, recognising our commitment to colleague growth, learning and career progression, coming in at number 19.

This latest recognition celebrates organisations that actively invest in helping their people build skills, develop professionally and pursue personalised career paths. At Leighton, this commitment is reflected through our continued investment in learning and development opportunities, knowledge sharing and creating an environment where colleagues are supported to grow and succeed.

Great Place To Work determines its UK’s Best Workplaces for Development™ list through confidential colleague survey feedback, alongside an assessment of company culture, leadership and development practices. Only organisations achieving the highest scores receive Best Workplaces™ status.

This award marks our 11th recognition from Great Place To Work® since first becoming certified in 2023, adding to a growing list of achievements across development, wellbeing, technology and inclusion-focused categories.

Commenting on the achievement, James Bunting, Leighton CEO, said:

“Creating an environment where colleagues can continuously learn, develop and progress in their careers is something we care deeply about at Leighton. This recognition reflects the culture our people have helped build, one that prioritises growth, collaboration and supporting each other to succeed.

We’re incredibly proud to receive this award and grateful to our colleagues whose feedback and contributions make achievements like this possible.”

This award marks another milestone in Leighton’s ongoing journey with Great Place to Work, adding to a growing list of accolades across development, wellbeing, technology and inclusion-focused categories since first becoming certified in 2023.

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Leighton colleagues sat down, with the Great Place To Work Badge overlaid.

Leighton recognised as one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Development™ 2026

Leighton has been named one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Development™ 2026 by Great Place To Work®, recognising our commitment to colleague growth, learning and career progression, coming in at number 19.

This latest recognition celebrates organisations that actively invest in helping their people build skills, develop professionally and pursue personalised career paths. At Leighton, this commitment is reflected through our continued investment in learning and development opportunities, knowledge sharing and creating an environment where colleagues are supported to grow and succeed.

Great Place To Work determines its UK’s Best Workplaces for Development™ list through confidential colleague survey feedback, alongside an assessment of company culture, leadership and development practices. Only organisations achieving the highest scores receive Best Workplaces™ status.

This award marks our 11th recognition from Great Place To Work® since first becoming certified in 2023, adding to a growing list of achievements across development, wellbeing, technology and inclusion-focused categories.

Commenting on the achievement, James Bunting, Leighton CEO, said:

“Creating an environment where colleagues can continuously learn, develop and progress in their careers is something we care deeply about at Leighton. This recognition reflects the culture our people have helped build, one that prioritises growth, collaboration and supporting each other to succeed.

We’re incredibly proud to receive this award and grateful to our colleagues whose feedback and contributions make achievements like this possible.”

This award marks another milestone in Leighton’s ongoing journey with Great Place to Work, adding to a growing list of accolades across development, wellbeing, technology and inclusion-focused categories since first becoming certified in 2023.

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