STRABAG UK Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

We, the undersigned, commit to honour the Armed Forces Covenant and support the Armed Forces Community. We recognise the value Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reservists, Veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country.

The Armed Forces Covenant

An enduring covenant between the people of the United Kingdom, Her Majesty’s Government and all those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces of the Crown and their families

The first duty of Government is the defence of the realm. Our Armed Forces fulfil that responsibility on behalf of the Government, sacrificing some civilian freedoms, facing danger and, sometimes, suffering serious injury or death as a result of their duty. Families also play a vital role in supporting the operational effectiveness of our Armed Forces. In return, the whole nation has a moral obligation to the members of the Naval Service, the Army and the Royal Air Force, together with their families. They deserve our respect and support, and fair treatment.

Those who serve in the Armed Forces, whether Regular or Reserve, those who have served in the past, and their families, should face no disadvantage compared to other citizens in the provision of public and commercial services. Special consideration is appropriate in some cases, especially for those who have given most such as the injured and the bereaved.

This obligation involves the whole of society: it includes voluntary and charitable bodies, private organisations, and the actions of individuals in supporting the Armed Forces. Recognising those who have performed military duty unites the country and demonstrates the value of their contribution. This has no greater expression than in upholding this Covenant.

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

1.1 We STRABAG UK Ltd will endeavour in our business dealings to uphold the key principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, which are:
- no member of the Armed Forces Community should face disadvantage in the provision of public and commercial services compared to any other citizen;
- and in some circumstances that special treatment may be appropriate especially for the injured or bereaved.
Section 2: Demonstrating our commitment

2.1 STRABAG UK Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Reservists
We also pledge the following:

Employment support to members of the Armed Forces Community: Links with BuildForce, Career Transition Partnership to promote our opportunities. Communications, engagement and promoting careers in construction. Education Fully support the learning and development needs of veterans. Our organisation is committed to fostering inclusivity and support for minority and underrepresented groups, including members and veterans of the Armed Forces. 1. We will publicly affirm our commitment on our Linkedln and UK website platforms, ensuring that our supply chain partners are informed of our pledge. 2. We will document and showcase the experiences and journeys of veterans through case studies distributed across our organization, supply chain, and projects. Leveraging insights from Armed Forces veterans through lunch and learn sessions, we will enhance awareness throughout our projects, joint ventures, and supply chain networks. 3. Our dedication extends to aiding veterans and active-duty personnel in their employment pursuits by offering guidance and information on career opportunities within STRABAG UK. We collaborate with organizations such as the Career Transition partnership (CTP) and BuildForce to ensure visibility of our opportunities to veterans across all age groups. 4. Participation in targeted career events aimed at providing veterans and active-duty personnel with opportunities in the construction industry. We aim to guide individuals towards careers within our industry. 5. We will meticulously track the number of veterans employed by our organization and evaluate the societal benefits of recruiting veterans. 6. Our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant includes encouraging our supply chain partners to make pledges and actively supporting individuals who have served or are currently serving in the Armed Forces. 7. Collaborating with our recruitment partners, we advocate for the signing of the Armed Forces Covenant and encourage access to this talent pool for career opportunities within our sector. 8. We provide support to veterans transitioning into civilian life and joining STRABAG UK through buddy and mentoring programs. 9. Whenever feasible, we endeavour to fulfil requests for retraining, upskilling, or development opportunities for veterans. 10. Recognizing the significant contributions of Army Reserved Forces to Britain’s defence and communities, STRABAG UK offers reservists two additional weeks of paid leave for training. Additionally, we grant unpaid time off to support Regular Forces once every five years.

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.