The Carillion group has said that at least 377 employees will be made redundant, following their collapse in January.
Carillion said that it had found employment for 919 staff, who will be transferred to other companies. However, according to the firm, it was not possible to protect the employment of 337 members of staff.
“As part of the ongoing liquidation of the Carillion group I am pleased we have been able to safeguard the jobs of 919 employees today,” said a spokesperson.
“Most staff are transferring on existing or similar terms and I will continue to facilitate this wherever possible as we work to find new providers for Carillion’s other contracts.
“Despite best efforts, it has not been possible to secure the jobs of 377 staff, who will be made redundant.
“I am expecting many employees working on other Carillion contracts to transfer in the coming weeks and we are continuing to keep the workforce updated as these arrangements are finalised.”
Of those that will be made redundant, 253 worked in public sector roles and 124 were in the private sector.
Carillion, which entered liquidation last month, is continuing to sort through the contracts of the remaining 18,000 employees. Some have already been taken on by new employers or former partners of the firm.
For those who have been made redundant, a spokesperson from the Insolvency Service said: “Those affected will be entitled to make a claim for statutory redundancy payments. The Jobcentre Plus’ Rapid Response Service stands ready to support any of these employees by providing advice and information so people can move into a new job as quickly as possible.
“I recognise that this will be a worrying time for all those affected, their families and local communities. I would like to thank all staff for their professionalism throughout the liquidation.
“I am expecting many employees working on other Carillion contracts to transfer in the coming weeks and we are continuing to keep the workforce updated as these are arrangements are finalised.”
The group issued three profit warnings in five months and entered liquidation in January.