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AWE rising through the Best Companies rankings

AWE has surpassed itself by coming 21st in the list of the 2021 Top 25 Best Big Companies to work for – up by three places on its 2019 position!

The Best Big Companies award is open to companies with over 2,000 employees – with those achieving the highest Best Companies Index (BCI) scores featuring in the top 25. Companies who make the grade show commitment to their employees along with high levels of engagement.

In addition to the Best Big Company Award, AWE was also named as 7th best construction and engineering company to work for; 32nd best company to work for in Scotland; and the 79th best company to work for in the South East.

During the virtual ceremony Best Companies gave special mention to AWE remaining operational throughout the pandemic and the holistic and supportive approach it adopted in recognition of staff’s efforts both on and off site.

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