Seddon cash strong as workforce investment rises

Seddon Group has posted strong financial results, reporting an increase to its cash and continued investment in trainee and apprenticeship schemes.

Prioritising talent in 2026 

The company has committed to investing in its workforce, through “comprehensive” training programmes for existing employees as well as financing apprenticeship programmes.

Currently, apprentices and trainees represent 14 per cent of Seddon’s workforce, with an average retention rate of 93 per cent.

“We have maintained a strong commitment to investing in apprentices, recognising these staff will always represent a valuable asset which transcends market cycles,”  – bosses.

Describing nurturing future talent as a “central” to its strategy, the company, through successful outreach programmes, has also increased the number of women in its apprenticeship schemes.

Last year, 2,694 people applied for just 20 apprenticeship roles in its latest hiring round, with bosses highlighting a lack of schemes could result in fresh talent being lost.

Seddon’s overall retention rate has grown since 2022, from 69 per cent to 80 per cent in 2025.

For the year ended 31 December 2025, Seddon Construction’s cash balance rose to £11.7 million, up from £9.28 million the year before.

The firm maintained strong liquidity, with net assets growing to £53.16 million (FY2024: £49.52 million).

Turnover fell slightly to £140.3 million (FY2024: £144.3 million), underpinned by an operating profit of £3.34 million (FY2024: £3.8 million).

Seddon’s main subsidiary also reported a decrease in revenue by 0.7 per cent, to £136.72 million.

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