As a proud forces-friendly employer, we value the skills and experience that ex-military colleagues bring to our business. Their training, discipline and problem-solving make a real difference across every project we deliver.
We actively support Armed Forces personnel, veterans and their families, recognising the contributions they make to our country and communities. Through our military strategy, we create ex armed forces career opportunities that draw on the highly transferable skills service leavers bring to engineering and infrastructure delivery.
Work on projects that keep the UK running, whether it's helping to design, power, build, operate or maintain the places and spaces people rely on every day. From complex facilities to major infrastructure, your work will have a real impact.
You’ll join a business that values integrity, responsibility, teamwork and doing the job right every time. We invest in people, focus on safety and encourage professional development at every level.
Many of our ex armed forces colleagues have built long-term careers with us, moving into roles across engineering, project management, logistics, IT services and operations.
Our commitment is formalised through the Armed Forces Covenant, which we uphold in support of veterans of all ages, military spouses and partners and colleagues serving in the Reserve or Cadet Forces. We're proud holders of the Gold Award from the Ministry of Defence’s Employer Recognition Scheme – the highest accolade for organisations supporting the Armed Forces community.
We partner with multiple organisations, including BuildForce, a leading employer dedicated to helping service leavers and veterans pursue careers in construction and engineering. This collaboration strengthens our commitment to attracting, retaining and supporting diverse talent, so our workforce reflects the communities we serve, while providing opportunities to those who have served.
Our commitment is formalised through the Armed Forces Covenant, which we uphold in support of veterans of all ages, military spouses and partners and colleagues serving in the Reserve or Cadet Forces. We're proud holders of the Gold Award from the Ministry of Defence’s Employer Recognition Scheme – the highest accolade for organisations supporting the Armed Forces community.
We partner with multiple organisations, including BuildForce, a leading employer dedicated to helping service leavers and veterans pursue careers in construction and engineering. This collaboration strengthens our commitment to attracting, retaining and supporting diverse talent, so our workforce reflects the communities we serve, while providing opportunities to those who have served.
Hear directly from members of our Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists and CFAVs, on the advice they'd give to anyone considering an ex armed forces career with NG Bailey. Discover skills that transfer well from forces roles and the support they've received along the way.
Your leadership and management skills from serving in the Armed Forces are excellent and you have been well trained; these are all easily transferable skills. Listen, learn and be flexible – this will make you invaluable to any business.
I think our industry is a great fit for ex-service personnel . It is very apt to the life we led in the forces, with close - knit teams, flexibility, leadership and knowledge.
Moving from the Royal Navy as a Weapons Engineer to Freedom has been a great transition. I’m learning and developing every day with strong support from colleagues. The skills and discipline gained in the armed forces do set you up to succeed.
After 23.5 years in the British Army, I’ve brought leadership, resilience, teamwork and problem-solving to my role as Logistics Manager. NG Bailey’s values mirror my own and their support has made my transition to civilian life smooth and rewarding.
NG Bailey’s support for veterans, reservists and CFAVs ensures I can commit the time needed to make that impact, and I’m proud to work for an organisation that values service to the community.
Ex–Royal Corps of Signals veteran: I encourage Armed Forces leavers to consider this industry. Skills transfer to NG Bailey. Support helped my transition. Training progressed me from engineer to Project Manager leading my team. and career growth. now
Transitioning to NG Bailey from the Welsh Guards was seamless thanks to the great support available. My advice to anyone, regardless of background, is to trust your potential - drive and attitude matter more than academic results.
If you're in the Armed Forces community and considering your next step – whether you’re a veteran, reservist, volunteer, or military family member – we’d love to hear from you.
Register your interest by joining our Ex-Armed Forces Talent Pool. We’ll keep your details on file and get in touch when a suitable ex armed forces career opportunity becomes available.
We add value for our customer, we put the project first, have the resources, expertise and determination to deliver beyond expectation in every situation.
We listen to our customers and work in partnership with them to deliver positive outcomes no matter how challenging or complex the project is.
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Our outputs and solutions are highly innovative yet practical and our clients trust and expect us to deliver consistently to the highest standard.
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