Bouygues UK Achieves Silver for Social Value Excellence

We are proud to have achieved the Silver Level Social Value Quality Mark in under three months, making us the first organisation to fast-track from Bronze to Silver, while accelerating efforts to address the UK construction sector’s critical skills shortage.

Awarded following a comprehensive audit and a 90% compliance score, the accreditation recognises our outstanding progress in delivering measurable social value across our communities, customers and employees.

The Social Value Quality Mark is an independent accreditation that assesses compliance across multiple dimensions, with Silver representing substantial achievement in embedding and evidencing social value in core business operations. At a time when the construction industry faces a skills gap, Bouygues UK has positioned social value as a key lever to drive long-term workforce development. Significant investment in education, apprenticeships and training programmes is helping create sustainable pathways into construction careers – particularly for young people and underrepresented groups.

Through STEM initiatives, school and college partnerships, and targeted employability programmes, we are actively contributing to building a more diverse and future-ready workforce. This approach not only supports local communities but also strengthens the industry’s long-term resilience.

The audit highlighted our exemplary approach to strategic partnerships, alongside strong leadership and governance, sector-leading sustainability practices, ethical supply chain management, high staff engagement and development, and robust measurement of social return on investment.

We congratulate Bouygues UK on the award of Silver. This recognises their outstanding progress to create social value for their communities, customers and employees, through their everyday operations. In particular, their determination to help tackle the UK skills gap through innovative approaches was found to be exemplary. We look forward to supporting their journey as they continue to drive positive social legacy.

Huw Evans, Director of Quality at SVQM CIC

This Silver award is a testament to our team’s commitment to creating real, measurable impact in our communities. From education and skills development to supporting local economies, we’re proud of the breadth of positive change we’re driving. Achieving Silver at pace reflects the strength of our approach, and we look forward to building on this momentum – delivering even greater value for our clients and the communities we serve.

Emmanuelle Rodarie, Director of Social Value at Bouygues UK