Our People
At Summertown, we're more than a workplace—we're a community. Our people drive our success, and we're committed to providing an inclusive, safe, and growth-oriented environment that supports every employee and worker.
Our Team at a Glance
In response to rising project demand and corporate restructuring, our headcount grew this year.
90%
Full-time employees
64 male, 26 female
25 under 30 years old
52 aged 30–50
13 over 50
45
New hires
39 male, 6 female
61
Site workers
100% male
224
Subcontractors
18
Nationalities
represented
100%
Active PDPs
Personal Development Plans
Workers
- Where overtime is required, workers are paid overtime in accordance with UAE Labour Law
- Transportation is provided to and from site with our Summertown buses
- Reduced working hours during Ramadan
- Routine management inspections of worker accommodation to ensure safe and adequate quality of facilities
- Entitled to one air ticket after every two years’ of service
- Annual workers away day — this year was spent in the desert on a safari
- Provided gift bags by our office-based employees during Ramadan
- Provided cricket equipment to encourage team cricket matches
Employees
- Medical insurance is provided to all our employees, covering physical and mental health, in addition to counselling services
- WELL Health & Safety Certification for our head office in Dubai
- Annual on-site doctor for health checks and flu jabs prior to start of flu season
- Office garden for employees to grow their own plants and take a break from their desk
- Active CSR sessions, including collecting waste in the desert
- Subsidised weekly yoga classes continued during the year to promote physical health
- Subsidised sports activities including cross-industry football games, internal cricket team, and office table tennis tournaments
- Remote working policy to enable employees’ flexibility to adapt their working environment for personal or work-related reasons
- Bi-annual employees away day – this year was spent at a hotel where the team ran teambuilding sessions and a boat trip
- Employee health and wellbeing initiatives including desert safari, sound healing, sports activities, and financial planning workshops
- Healthy breakfast every quarter alongside guest speakers
Community, Culture & Connection
Community, Culture & Connection
Stakeholder Engagement
We actively engage stakeholders across the value chain to align priorities and strengthen collaboration.
People Investment
We invest in our people and celebrate the diverse culture that drives our success.
Community Impacts
We give back through hands-on CSR initiatives that empower future designers, support our teams, and advance sustainability dialogue in the region.
How We Put Sustainability into Action
Our commitment to sustainability is backed by robust policies and guidelines that govern our approach to environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and ethical business practices.
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Discover how we're building stronger communities and fostering meaningful connections
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