Working for us

Joseph Gallagher delivers complex construction and civil engineering works with a particular strength in tunnelling and underground infrastructure. Our teams support the delivery of shafts, microtunnelling, pipejacking, and associated civil works that form critical parts of transport, utility, and energy infrastructure. From early enabling works and ground preparation through to structural construction and specialist underground operations, we combine engineering expertise with modern equipment and rigorous safety standards. Working in collaboration with major contractors, infrastructure owners, and specialist partners, we help deliver challenging underground projects safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption to surrounding environments.

The work we do helps make modern life possible. From supporting the energy transition and improving water infrastructure to building transport networks and protecting coastal environments, our projects play a role in the systems communities rely on every day. Many of our projects take place in unique and challenging environments - from busy cities and remote landscapes to complex underground spaces - offering our teams the opportunity to work on projects that are both technically interesting and varied.

A career at Joseph Gallagher can take many different paths. Whether working on site, supporting projects from the office, operating specialist equipment, or developing new engineering solutions, our people contribute to the delivery of major infrastructure that shapes the future.

We welcome individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, including those new to the industry, and provide opportunities to learn, develop skills, and build long-term careers within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Careers at Joseph Gallagher

At Joseph Gallagher, we are proud to be one of the UK’s leading civil engineering and tunnelling specialists, offering a wide range of exciting and rewarding career opportunities across the UK and internationally. 

Our dedicated careers platform provides easy access to live vacancies across engineering, tunnelling, heavy civils, plant operations, project management and business support. Candidates joining us gain the opportunity to work on major infrastructure projects and develop their skills within a values‑led, supportive environment.

We invest in our people, providing the technical development, safety culture, and long‑term progression needed to build strong and fulfilling careers. As an organisation with a proud track record on award‑winning engineering projects, we offer a workplace where individuals can grow, innovate and contribute to industry‑shaping work.

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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

EDI is at the heart of who we are.

We are committed to ensuring every individual is treated fairly and respectfully, regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Our workforce brings together a variety of cultures and nationalities including more than 40 nationalities on recent major projects reflecting the inclusive environment we strive to create.

To support our diverse teams, we have established bilingual mental health champions who help ensure clear communication, wellbeing support, and accessible information for all colleagues. We are also proud long‑standing members of Women into Construction (WIC), helping us attract more women into our workforce, offer structured placements, and improve gender representation across our industry.

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Disability Confident Committed 

Joseph Gallagher is a Disability Confident Committed employer, demonstrating our dedication to inclusive recruitment and supporting disabled people at every stage of employment.

We have pledged to:

  • Provide inclusive and accessible recruitment practices
  • Offer interviews to disabled applicants meeting the essential criteria
  • Make reasonable workplace adjustments
  • Support disabled colleagues throughout their employment journey

These commitments contribute to a more accessible and equitable workplace for all and reflect our ambition to continue progressing through the Disability Confident levels.

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Our Commitment to Early Careers: The 5% Club

We are proud members of The 5% Club, a UK‑wide employer movement dedicated to increasing earn‑and‑learn opportunities such as apprenticeships, sponsored student pathways and graduate programmes.

As members, we commit to working towards having at least 5% of our workforce in structured earn‑and‑learn roles within five years, supporting skills development, social mobility and future talent growth. This aligns with our long‑standing focus on developing people and helping address national skills shortages across engineering and construction.