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At Gleeson, we’re passionate about supporting the professional development of our people, and last week, we were delighted to see more of our colleagues from across the business successfully pass their qualifications 👏 Congratulations to Tom Davis, who has recently been promoted to Payroll Administrator following the completion of his Level 3 Business Administrator qualification, where he was awarded with distinction. On achieving this milestone, Tom commented: “I am grateful to Gleeson for giving me the opportunity to complete my apprenticeship studies. It has given me a fantastic qualification as well as knowledge in payroll as well. I would recommend doing a Gleeson apprenticeship to up-and-coming talent.” Sam Harpin Rhodes, Head of Payroll, added: “I could not be prouder of Tom; this is a huge achievement. Tom has worked so hard throughout his apprenticeship and has become a crucial member of the team. His attention to detail along with his witty humour shines throughout everything that he does. Well done Tom and very well deserved.” Congratulations to Neil Whitford, Assistant Site Manager, on completing and passing his Level 4 NVQ in Construction Site Supervision through the NHBC, awarded distinction. Chris Nother, Contracts Manager, visited our Rainsborough Park development to present Neil with his certificate and commented: “I know how hard Neil has worked to achieve this award with distinction and I'm very proud of him.” hashtag#gleesonhomes hashtag#apprentices
Wayne Sutton, Regional Managing Director for East Yorkshire, Sharon Jarvis, Learning and Development Manager and Alice Best, Head of Organisational Development, all attended the grand opening of the NHBC Training Hub in Cambridge, inaugurated by HRH The Princess Royal where she unveiled a commemorative plaque, marking the official opening. We take pride in our collaborative partnership with the NHBC with our recent cohort of Bricklaying apprentices utilising the NHBC training facility in Hull since its opening in October 2023. Wayne Sutton expressed his delight, saying, “Attending the official opening of the new NHBC Training Hub in Cambridgeshire was a pleasure. These hubs provide a fantastic, purpose-built environment that mirrors real on-site working conditions. This initiative aims to bridge the skills gap in house building, offering practical work experience to the next generation of skilled house builders.” #NHBC #TrainingHubs #NextGenBuilders #HRHThePrincessRoyal
Congratulations to Louis Gallagher, Trainee Assistant Site Manager, on completing and passing his NVQ Level 4 in Construction Site Supervision. Chris Nother, Contracts Manager, visited our Rainsborough Park development last week to present Louis with his certificate. A huge well done from everyone at Gleeson, Louis! 👏 #gleesonhomes #learninganddevelopment #employeeappreciation #construction
Wayne Sutton, Regional Managing Director and Chris Cooper, Contracts Manager, visited the NHBC Training Hub to attend the launch of the Groundwork Apprenticeship scheme. Geoff Mann MCIOB and Phil mudd from the NHBC, gave a speech highlighting the benefits on offer and other staff members were on hand to offer support on how to apply. It was a fantastic day and demonstrated just how brilliant the training facility is for those looking to start their career within the construction industry. #NHBC #Apprenticeship #GleesonHomes
A big congratulations to two of our apprentices who recently participated in a bricklaying competition at the NHBC Hull Hub to showcase their skills in brickwork. Lewis Ronan secured the first-place position and was awarded a brick trowel and certificate, while Ellis Ball achieved second place. These in-house competitions offer apprentices essential experience, equipping them for larger regional and national events organised by the Guild of Bricklaying and Skill Build. #apprentices #bricklaying #gleesonhomes #buildingtalent
We are delighted that Samantha Knight, our Group HR Director, Alice Best, Head of Organisational Development, and Sarah Rochelle, Senior Ecologist, have co-authored an article in WeAreTheCity on female representation in the construction sector. The article looks into why women should enter the industry and measures that would encourage women to pursue careers in construction. hashtag#WomenInConstruction hashtag#GenderDiversity hashtag#CareerOpportunities hashtag#ConstructionIndustry hashtag#WeAreTheCity hashtag#Housing hashtag#Gleeson hashtag#Building
Last week, the Moorland Green development in Chopwell proudly welcomed local MP Liz Twist, and Gateshead Council members Amanda Reed and John Adams for a tour of our show homes and site. Excited to showcase the affordability and high quality of our homes, the team discussed how we stand out from other builders in the area and that we attract a lot of buyers from neighbouring villages because of this. During the visit, Liz also showed interest in our Castledene site in Consett, as well as the upcoming development in Birtley. A huge well done to the Gleeson team who hosted the guests, Tracy Clark-McCabe, Paul Savage, Daniel Hallowell, Allison Bews, Ashleigh Tate and Emily Brown!
Congratulations to Paul Emerson who recently received his Long Service award having completed 10 years at Gleeson in February. Adam Layhe, Regional Managing Director for South & West Yorkshire, presented the award to Paul to thank him for his commitment and contributions. Congratulations Paul and thank you for your service! 👏
Recognising International Women's Day, a day dedicated to recognising the accomplishments and impact of women globally. It is a moment to reflect on the advancements in gender equality and the ongoing efforts needed for further progress. ♀️ In celebration of International Women's Day aligning with Women in Construction Week, we saw this as a great opportunity to record a special edition podcast episode exploring this year's themes, 'Keys to the Future' and ‘Inspire Inclusion’. We are joined by two remarkable women from Gleeson, Alice Best, our Head of Organisational Development, and Sarah Rochelle, our Senior Ecologist to share the successes they've achieved, and the importance of promoting diversity and inclusion within the industry. Let's strive to create a world where everyone, regardless of gender, has the opportunity to thrive and succeed.
Gleeson Land is delighted to have secured a planning consent for 800 new homes in Malvern, Worcestershire working with our joint venture partner Welbeck Land Limited The mixed use urban extension will deliver up to 800 homes, of which 160 are affordable,10 hectares of employment land and local amenities such as: a local center, a public house and retail facilities, together with playing fields, play areas, allotments, orchard, and wildlife areas. A big thank you to everyone involved in securing this planning consent, especially our external specialist consultants. We look forward to seeing this scheme come to life.
