Construction Magazine November 2014 | Page 65

THE JOSEPH GALLAGHER GROUP
EUROPE ideas to the table , such that we can take the client ’ s original scheme and make it more economic .
“ We also bring various contract options . Unlike many , we supply labour on a contract basis . For example , half the national grid London power tunnels were labour-supplied for TBM Operations , but the other half was lump-sum work for shaft sinking and spray concrete access tunnels .
“ There are some who do lump-sum contracting and several labour-only , but very few companies of our size can cope with the risk-profile on modern contracting jobs for high-profile clients .”

Company Information

INDUSTRY
Construction
HEADQUARTERS
Essex , UK
FOUNDED
1982
Opportunities A 500-strong workforce , many of whom have been at the company as long as 20 to 30-plus years , underpins the Group ’ s achievements , and a growing workload offers greater career opportunities .
With health and safety high on the company ’ s agenda , it is not just employees ’ careers that are secure , but those that do choose to move on take away a wealth of on-site experience in various disciplines for a respected company , with the extensive work the Group undertakes .
Going forward , there are exciting prospects both for the staff , and the Group itself , as it forges an ever-growing reputation and expands its portfolio and Middle-East strategy .
Dexter concluded : “ We want to further increase our credibility throughout the various authorities in the Middle-East amongst a lot of competition .
EMPLOYEES
500
REVENUE
£ 60m
PRODUCTS / SERVICES
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