We are Durkan
We believe in putting our customers at the heart of everything we do. It’s an ethos that stems from our heritage as a family-owned company with 50 years’ experience and a passion for our work.
Our founder William Durkan knew that reliability, honesty, and attention to detail were the best foundations for becoming a successful house builder, developer and contractor.
Today, our trusted, financially independent company has an enviable reputation. Our friendly, expert teams carefully guide complex projects from land purchase, through construction, to after sales care.
We’re excited about the future. Our mission is to be a leading customer-focused developer of quality homes and sustainable communities, for all sectors of the housing market in London and the South East. We’re looking forward to the next 50 years.
Careers with Durkan
We recruit, reward, develop and retain the very best people, whose values and ethos match ours. Our people are a critical factor in our success so we invest in training and development for every employee, and offer rewarding careers with opportunities for progression where possible. We also provide a dynamic working environment and a range of staff benefits.
If you are talented, enthusiastic and ambitious with a passion for our sector, please view our current vacancies and get in touch. You’ll soon discover Durkan is a great place to work.
We also run a range of training and craft apprenticeship programmes. These are delivered alongside our local labour and community initiatives and are an invaluable part of every project we undertake.
What we do
Construction
With over 50 years’ experience and an enviable track record on both small and large schemes, ranging in value from £10m to in excess of £100m, we bring an exceptional level of construction expertise to every design and build or refurbishment project.
Refurbishment
As a Chartered Building Company we deliver projects solely to Housing Associations and Local Authorities.
We pride ourselves in being a trusted and financially independent company, with an enviable reputation of delivering an exceptional level of expertise to every refurbishment, retrofit and fire safety project we undertake, which has enabled us to become the successful contractor we are today. Our clients and their residents are always put first using our 4 core values to be Collaborative, Aspirational, Purposeful and Approachable.
Through co-operative relationships, we’re committed to minimising environmental impacts by providing carbon reduction solutions, accomplished through managing resources efficiently, driving change by implementing sustainable modern methods of building, and sourcing innovative products and materials to achieve zero carbon objectives. We also understand the importance of the Golden Thread of information, whilst working on all projects to keep building occupiers safe, and to support your future asset management.
Benefits
At Durkan, we believe in supporting our employees both personally and professionally with a range of benefits that help them thrive, including:
Competitive Packages
At Durkan, we believe in compensating our employees fairly for their hard work and dedication. Our salaries are competitive and aligned with industry standards. All employees are eligible for a discretionary bonus, and for certain roles, we offer Car allowances, Fuel cards, and Private medical insurance.
Hybrid Working Policy
We understand that everyone has different needs and responsibilities outside of work. That’s why we offer flexible scheduling options and work from home arrangements for many of our positions.
Wellbeing and Support
We believe in taking care of our employees’ mental health. That’s why we offer comprehensive wellness programs and resources to help our team members stay healthy and happy, with the added bonus of savings & perks on top! These include Remote GP appointments, 24/7 Helplines, 8 virtual physiotherapy sessions per year between you and your partner, Medical second opinions, Wellbeing content, 1-2-1 lifestyle coaching, to name a few.
Holiday Allowancce
At Durkan, we believe in the importance of work-life balance. That’s why we encourage our people to take regular breaks to rest, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work. All employees start with 26 days of holiday (plus 8 Bank Holidays). As you grow with us, so does your holiday entitlement, increasing to up to 30 days based on length of service. We want you to have the time you need to stay motivated, inspired, and refreshed.
Learning and Development
At Durkan, we support your career growth through regular conversations with your manager to discuss your ambitions and development needs. We offer:
- Easy-to-access e-learning courses for skill-building at your own pace.
- Accredited management and leadership training through our CITB partnership.
- Job-specific training and qualifications to help you excel in your role.
- Professional membership support, covering relevant memberships to keep you connected with industry standards.
Pension
As a member of our Group personal pension scheme, you will receive Company contributions in addition to your own to help you plan for your retirement. You also have access to an Independent Financial Advisor who offer bespoke financial planning and pension advice to help you achieve your retirement goals.