West Midlands Infrastructure
West Midlands Interchange has published its first Social Value Impact Report, highlighting more than £7 million in social value delivered across South Staffordshire, Staffordshire and Wolverhampton.
Covering the period from 2022 to 2025, the report looks beyond the physical development of the project and focuses on the wider benefits being created for local people, businesses and communities.
For the construction sector, the figures provide a strong example of how major infrastructure investment can support local employment, skills development, regional supply chains and long-term career opportunities.
West Midlands Interchange at a Glance
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£7m+
Social Value Delivered
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£4.9m
Local Business Investment
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500+
Weeks of Placements
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Figures are based on the West Midlands Interchange Social Value Impact Report 2022 to 2025.
What is the West Midlands Interchange Social Value Impact Report?
West Midlands Interchange is a major logistics and infrastructure development in South Staffordshire. Its first Social Value Impact Report looks at the wider economic and community impact created through activity between 2022 and 2025.
The report covers areas including local employment, apprenticeships, T-Level placements, regional business investment and community support across South Staffordshire, Staffordshire and Wolverhampton.
£4.9 million has been channelled back into businesses and social enterprises located within 30 miles of the West Midlands Interchange site.
Where has the social value impact been focused?
The report highlights several areas where investment and project activity have created benefits for people and organisations across the surrounding region.
| Local Business | £4.9 million has been channelled into businesses and social enterprises operating within 30 miles of the West Midlands Interchange site. |
| Apprenticeships & T-Levels | More than 500 weeks of apprenticeships and T-Level placements have been delivered, giving young people practical experience and routes into long-term careers. |
| Community Support | More than 440 volunteer hours have supported local sports clubs, food banks and environmental projects across South Staffordshire and Wolverhampton. |
| Employment & Careers | Training and placement opportunities are helping local people gain experience while creating clearer pathways into construction, infrastructure and related industries. |
Major investment creates workforce opportunities
Projects such as West Midlands Interchange create demand across a wide range of construction and infrastructure roles.
As projects progress through different stages of delivery, contractors require access to workers with the right skills, experience and availability to support changing workloads.
Workforce requirements may include:
| ✓ Site management | ✓ Skilled trades and labour |
| ✓ Plant operators | ✓ Civil engineering personnel |
| ✓ Technical professionals | ✓ Commercial and clerical staff |
| ✓ Temporary project support | ✓ Permanent construction roles |
What does this mean for construction employers?
Major infrastructure investment creates opportunities for contractors, subcontractors and suppliers, but it also increases the need for effective workforce planning.
Employers need to understand what skills will be required at each stage of a project and ensure suitable people can be mobilised when workloads increase.
Employers should consider:
- Forecasting labour requirements before mobilisation
- Identifying specialist and regional skills gaps
- Supporting local employment wherever possible
- Preparing temporary cover for changing workloads
- Keeping recruitment partners informed about project timelines
How Saxon Chase supports construction employers
Saxon Chase is a family-run construction recruitment business supporting employers across the West Midlands and surrounding regions, including civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities and the wider built environment.
We provide temporary and permanent recruitment support across labour and trades, site management, technical and clerical positions, plant operations and other construction roles.
Recruiting for a West Midlands construction project?
Speak with Saxon Chase about temporary or permanent recruitment support for your current and upcoming construction projects.
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