Investing in Expertise: Our Living Wage Commitment

At Civil Connect PLC, we’re more than just a business at the forefront of the UK’s critical infrastructure—we’re a community that believes our people are our greatest asset. Today, we are proud to announce a commitment that formally reflects that belief. We are officially accredited as a Living Wage Employer by the Living Wage Foundation. This means everyone working at Civil Connect PLC is guaranteed a minimum hourly wage that is based on the real cost of living, as calculated by the Living Wage Foundation. But for us, that is just the starting point.

Going Above and Beyond the Benchmark

Let’s be clear: the government’s National Minimum Wage is the legal floor, but it is well below what people need to live on. The real Living Wage is the ethical baseline, and we are proud to be accredited. However, at Civil Connect PLC, our philosophy goes further. We believe in paying professional wages that truly reward the knowledge and experience our people bring to the table.

That is why we pay our staff not only above the government minimum, but significantly above and beyond the real Living Wage benchmark itself.

“Our people are the engine of our success,” says Ramon Bell, Chairperson of Civil Connect PLC. “That’s why for us, the legal minimum wage was never an option. Becoming an accredited Living Wage Employer is the right thing to do, but our commitment doesn’t stop there. We choose to pay significantly above both benchmarks because we don’t just want our people to live; we want them to thrive. This is about valuing the exceptional expertise that our team delivers every single day.”

Leadership with Purpose

This ‘above and beyond’ approach is a cornerstone of Civil Connect PLC’s talent strategy and our commitment to the “Social” pillar of our ESG framework. In a sector where precision and expertise are paramount, attracting and retaining the best minds is critical. Our compensation strategy is designed to do just that, ensuring that the people building the UK’s future are valued properly.

Fairly-paid, motivated experts create excellence—and that excellence is what supports our clients and the communities we serve.

Building a Better Future, Together

We’re proud to join the community of accredited organisations leading the way in fair pay. We believe true success comes when your people can thrive, not just survive. At Civil Connect PLC, we’re not just building infrastructure—we’re building a culture of trust, fairness, and a better tomorrow for everyone.

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Lin Ho
Media Manager
Civil Connect PLC
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