Barratt Homes is throwing the spotlight on some of its former apprentices this National Apprenticeship Week, celebrating a female site manager in Bedhampton, who is building a strong career in construction.
Nina McQuay, 30, started work as a carpentry apprentice with Barratt Homes four years ago and is now ready to move up the ranks in her career again after completing the developer’s Assistant Site Manager Trainee programme.
Nina said: “My training programme is coming to an end and then I’ll be a qualified Assistant Site Manager.”
Joining the housebuilder as an apprentice in 2018, Nina was keen to have a career within the building industry and was thrilled to be given the opportunity.
Nina said: “It took me a while to feel comfortable about having a career in construction, especially being one of few females on site, but it’s been incredible. I’ve learnt so much both as apprentice, and as Trainee Assistant Site Manager, and I’m looking forward to the next chapter of my career.”
Anthony Dimmick, Barratt Homes Community Liaison Manager, said “It’s extremely important that we work in tandem with the communities where we are building new homes, and by working closely with schools. It’s wonderful that young people are able to start their careers in construction with us.