The Official Receiver said it has been unable to find ongoing employment for the employees but added that a further 873 jobs have been saved with employees transferring to new suppliers who have picked up contracts that Carillion had been delivering.

More than half (54%) of the pre-liquidation workforce – close to 10,000 employees – have now been found secure ongoing employment so far following the liquidation in January.

In total, 9,946 jobs have been saved and 1,802 jobs have been made redundant.

More than 5,400 employees have been retained to deliver Carillion’s services to public and private sector customers until decisions are taken to transfer or end these contracts.

Discussions with potential purchasers continue.

A spokesperson for the Official Receiver said: “A further 481 jobs have been saved with employees transferring to new suppliers who have picked up contracts that Carillion had been delivering. More than 9,000 employees have now been found secure ongoing employment.

“Regrettably we have been unable to find ongoing employment for a further 123 employees who will leave the business later this week. Jobcentre Plus’ Rapid Response Service will provide them with every support to find new work.

“Discussions with potential purchasers continue. I am continuing to engage with staff, elected employee representatives and unions to keep them informed as these arrangements are confirmed.”