Marshalls plc, a leading UK supplier of hard landscaping, building and roofing products, has become a Silver Sponsoring Partner of the charity Building Heroes from March 2026 supporting programmes that help members of the Armed Forces community move into civilian roles across construction and the built environment.
The collaboration links industry demand for trained workers with structured pathways for service leavers, veterans, reservists and military families entering employment after service.
A partnership built on shared purpose
Building Heroes delivers short, intensive training with high-quality training provider partners and works with industry sponsors and supporters to provide employer engagement designed to translate military experience into recognised qualifications and job opportunities across construction, infrastructure and property maintenance.
For Marshalls, the partnership expands its social impact and charity work to include experienced individuals transitioning from military service, alongside its existing early careers initiatives, such as partnerships with colleges and training providers. The programme will also involve some localised fundraising activities and, as the partnership grows, potential for volunteering, mentoring and engagement opportunities for employees.
Supporting transition while strengthening industry
Chris Charles, CEO, Building Heroes Education Foundation, said: “Every person leaving the military deserves confidence about what comes next. Marshalls’ decision to partner with Building Heroes shows a shared belief that potential should never be lost simply because someone is changing career. Their support helps us give people direction, skills and opportunity at a pivotal moment in life, changing futures for individuals, families and communities. We are grateful for their support and look forward to working together to make a real difference over the coming year.”
Recent Building Heroes graduates include former military engineers, logisticians and technicians who have progressed into roles such as site supervisors, tradespeople and property maintenance operatives following training.
One recent graduate, Will, experienced exactly that transition after completing the programme, “Building Heroes helped me turn military skills into a real civilian job. Without it, I wouldn’t have known where to start. The course showed me how what we learned in the military fits naturally into construction, and through their employer connections I moved straight from training onto site.”
Shiv Sibal, Chief Legal Officer & Company Secretary at Marshalls, commented, “We’re proud to partner with Building Heroes. By supporting service leavers and veterans, we’re helping talented people build skilled, rewarding careers while also helping close the construction skills gap and strengthen the workforce for the future.
Through this partnership, we aim to help create real opportunities for individuals and deliver lasting benefits for our industry. Together, we look forward to making a meaningful difference to people’s lives and the communities in which we operate – building tomorrow’s world together.”
Creating measurable social value
By working together, Marshalls and Building Heroes will deliver impact on multiple levels:
- Supporting the military community to transition well and achieve meaningful civilian careers
- Developing a skilled and motivated future workforce
- Increasing social mobility and community engagement
- Strengthening industry sustainability and talent pipelines
For Building Heroes, the sponsorship helps sustain programme delivery across its national network. For Marshalls, it provides a structured way to support the Armed Forces community while strengthening future workforce capability.
