Celebrating success at the New Civil Engineering Awards!

Link Team Celebrates Prestigious Recognition at New Civil Engineering Awards

Excitement filled the air as the Link team arrived in London for the New Civil Engineering Awards, where we were honoured to be shortlisted for two prestigious awards: Best Place to Work and SME Consulting Firm of the Year.

A United Team Effort

Representing the full breadth of our company, team members from across the business made the journey to the ceremony. From our Marketing Apprentice to our Directors, colleagues from Operations, Civil and Structural departments all came together to celebrate Link’s achievements. It was a proud demonstration of our collaborative spirit.

An Evening of Inspiration

After arriving in London, the team headed straight to the awards venue where initial nerves were settled with some well-earned drinks before the main event. With over 30 categories recognising excellence across the civil engineering sector, anticipation was high.

The evening began with a captivating keynote speech from Penny Mallory, the first woman to compete in a World Rally Car championship. She shared her extraordinary personal journey from overcoming homelessness to breaking barriers in motorsport, delivering powerful insights about mental resilience, control and commitment. Her words provided both inspiration and perspective for the celebrations to come.

The Moment of Truth

As the awards ceremony commenced, all eyes were on the first relevant category: Best Place to Work. While we didn’t take home the top prize this time, the team remained in positive spirits knowing our strongest chance was still ahead.

Then, in what became the most competitive category of the night with 10 outstanding firms nominated, the final moment arrived: the SME Consulting Firm of the Year award. The tension was palpable as the announcement approached…

And then came the news …. Link was named Highly Commended SME Consulting Firm of the Year

Celebrating in Style

With formalities complete, it was time for proper celebrations. The team took to the dance floor with enthusiasm, creating some memorable (if somewhat unconventional) dance moves and singalongs that kept energy levels high until the very end of the evening.

Sharing the Success

The following morning, we visited our London office to share the fantastic news with colleagues who couldn’t attend the ceremony. This achievement truly belongs to everyone at Link as it’s our people who make this such a special place to work and such a respected name in the industry.

A heartfelt thank you to the entire Link team! We look forward to building on this achievement in the future.