The government’s definition of the gender pay gap does not refer to equal pay for equal work, but rather the overall difference in salaries earned by women and men collectively
Construction has come a long way in recent years in challenging outdated stereotypes across the industry. Gone are the days when, as a newly qualified architect fresh out of university, I was the only woman based on site. In many ways the reality is now far removed from the negative perceptions that still linger: that the industry is dangerous, dirty and unattractive as a career.
Visit a Lendlease construction site today and you will be amazed by the technology that is used on a day to day basis; the cleanliness; the order; the remarkable skill and quality of work – the sheer logistical brilliance– and the extensive measures taken to ensure safety. Many people will also be surprised by the diversity on site – the array of workers from different backgrounds and different age groups.
But there is one issue where the industry still falls behind other sectors: the vast majority of workers are men. In fact, according to UCATT, just 11% of the workforce is female. This lack of gender diversity remains a serious issue for the industry and one that Lendlease is determined to tackle.
That is why we have opted to become one of the UK government’s ‘early adopters’ and have published our gender pay gap data six months early, ahead of the April 2018 deadline that has been imp