Rainham CEME recognised in Sunday Times best places to work in 2026.

Margaret Mullane MP has hailed the work of the Centre for Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence (CEME), based in Rainham. 

The Dagenham and Rainham MP noted that CEMEhas once again been named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work in the Small Organisationcategory, marking its second consecutive year receiving the prestigious national award.

Securing a place on the list for a second year running reflects the organisation’s ongoing focus on its people. CEME has maintained a strong emphasis on employee wellbeing, professional development, and collaboration, ensuring staff feel supported and empowered in their roles.

This continued investment in its workforce has helped position CEME as both a thriving business hub and an employer of choice across East London and Essex.

Margaret told the Havering Daily:“To be recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Best Places to Work for a second consecutive year is a fantastic achievement for CEME. The recognition reinforces that investing in people is fundamental to driving innovation and delivering impact for the businesses and communities CEME serves.

More than this, CEME is playing a pivotal role in supporting economic growth and innovation across Havering, Barking & Dagenham, and the widerregion. The recent conference that I opened for local small businesses on how they can win contracts related to the major Lower Thames Crossing project will be a boost for our local economy and jobs.

A further example was the Hydrogen Summit at the CEME campus in November 2025 at which I together with the Government Energy Minister spoke of the cutting edge work and research being done which will help businesses and create good jobs and careers.”

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