Work Starts on New Vets Practice in Penrith
12 November 2024
On 12 July 2024, R H Irving Construction Ltd hosted an apprentice open day to help candidates explore various careers in construction.
Upon arrival, candidates were greeted by Faye Davidson, Office Administrator and welcomed into the meeting room. Jane Brownlee, Resources Director and Nathan Thompson, HR Officer hosted an introduction to R H Irving Construction presentation before splitting the candidates into two groups for an office tour.
Both groups said a quick hello to Mark Moodycliffe, Managing Director and Andrew Moodycliffe, Estimator who were
busy at work, before spending time alternating between different departments.
John Birkett, Engineering Director, and Duncan Hutson, Senior Site Engineer, gave an inspiring talk about the role of
engineering and highlighted some of the projects that they have both worked on.
Craig Kingsley, Estimating Director, explained what Estimating entails and the details needed to price a job, with support from Andy Weeks, Estimator, Peter Sunley, Estimator and James Stoddart, Trainee Estimator.
Angela Dodd, Financial Director, along with Ruth McCall, Accounts Assistant and Pam Forster, Accounts Assistant,
highlighted the importance of the Accounts department and teamwork.
Piet Wojcik, SHEQ Manager, and Ian Wishart, Head of Business Development and Marketing, discussed safety, compliance, and tendering for contracts.
Ian Stalker, Chief Quantity Surveyor, outlined the role of Quantity Surveying and commercial management of large projects.
Both groups finished off with Peter Duncan, Plant Manager and Chris Walby, Buyer who explained how we order plant, materials and monitor the logistics of the business.
Thank you to everyone who was involved in the open day, from the eight candidates who attended to the participating employees and departments.
