Building Greater Essex: unlocking new opportunities across Essex’s construction sector

Essex construction doesn’t just deliver – it’s growing, evolving, and innovating – and we’re here for it. With a predicted 12,900 construction workers needed in the sector by 2031, exponential growth means almost unlimited opportunities, and we know that being connected has never been more important.

We’re building smarter, more connected tools to bring together construction businesses, stakeholders, and opportunities all in one place, making it easier for you to find support, connect with the right people, and win work. 

Whether you’re starting out, growing, or looking for your next big opportunity, EGA connects you to the right support, skills, and opportunities. 

Position your business for what’s next

At Essex Growth Agency, we’re building a better way for construction to work – for businesses and for people.

We bring together support, skills, opportunities and connections into one joined-up approach, making it easier to navigate and easier to grow. It’s about connecting the right people with the right opportunities, so everything works better, together.

For businesses, we provide clear, practical support at every stage. From starting up and building capability, to recruiting staff, accessing supply chains and scaling operations, we help you move forward with confidence. Whether you’re looking to diversify, find talent or win public sector work, we make those connections simpler and more accessible.

For residents, we open up pathways into construction careers through training, apprenticeships and job opportunities – helping people take their next step and build lasting careers.

By bringing businesses, talent and opportunities together, we’re Building Greater Essex – strengthening the workforce, supporting local growth, and enabling the delivery of high-quality homes and infrastructure across the county. Everything is connected, so you can start where you are and build from there.

Essex Supply Chain Portal

Access opportunities. Win work. Grow your business.
With growing opportunities to secure construction work across the region, it can be difficult to know where to start. Essex Supply Chain Portal helps SME’s and established contractors compete and grow, by connecting them to live opportunities and procurement pipelines, major developments public sector contracts, and local supply chains across Essex, all in one portal. 

Offering increased visibility and access to new markets, the portal creates connections with key buyers and partners and positions businesses within key supply chains to increase chances of winning contracts and securing more work. It ensures that more Essex businesses benefit from Essex growth, supporting local jobs, supply chains, and economic development.

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Essex Construction Job Brokerage

Find the right people, faster
Launching autumn 2026, Essex Construction Job Brokerage is a free recruitment support service that connects you with job-ready candidates. Designed to help businesses access the workforce they need quickly and efficiently, we work directly with you to understand your needs and connect you with pre-screened talent, simplifying recruitment. 

Our team helps reduces the time and effort needed to find the right people, through efficient vacancy matching, candidate sourcing, while also connecting residents with employment opportunities, to build a strong, skilled, and sustainable local workforce pipeline. 

Construction Business Support

Get tailored support to strengthen and grow your business
Construction Business Support offers practical, expert support to help your business grow, improve, and win new opportunities in a changing market. 

Whether you’re an SME or an established business, our flexible and responsive support programme offers targeted, sector-specific advice tailored to your needs. Access specialist training to improve your productivity and performance and build capability; get sector specific guidance, navigate procurement and frameworks or help your business meet industry standards and scale sustainably. 

Our 1-2-1 support can help you understand new market opportunities, gain required accreditations, and position your business for public sector contracts, helping you to take practical steps that drive long-term, sustainable growth.

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Together, we’re building something bigger – a more connected, more capable construction sector that works for everyone. With the right support, the right opportunities and the right connections in place, Essex businesses are ready to lead the way. Now’s the time to step in, get involved, and build what’s next.

If you’re ready to take the next step, get in touch with Essex Growth Agency and find out how we can support your business to grow.