BUILD Q2 2019

27 Q2 2019 BUILD fication (CPCS - AP). My role as a Site Manager is not confined to purely managing contractors and ensuring the development is built to the standards we expect and within the programme dates. My role also involves managing our site compliance with our company sustainability procedures, preparing for our health and safety audits and ensuring we are meeting the CCS scheme requirements. We have been awarded a Considerate Constructors Award for the development which we are all look- ing forward to receiving in April 2019.” At St William, as well as at Berkeley Group, there is a commit- ment to career development and ensuring that women feel able to enter what is still perceived by some as a male dominated industry and are given the same opportunities to progress into senior management positions if they wish to do so. I have been fortunate to have a fantastic mentor since my first day at St James whom I still meet with regularly and several other amaz- ing mentors as and when they have been available. St William, St James and Berkeley Group itself are an incredible company to work for and I am proud of my career so far with them and am excited to see what the future brings. Looking ahead to what the future holds, Rachel signs off by re- vealing the exciting plans which she has in the pipeline, as well as highlighting what it means to have found success in BUILD’s Women in Build Awards. “It is an honour to have been awarded a Women in Build award for the third consecutive year and I hope that awards such as these will encourage other young women to pursue their dreams and not be afraid to enter ‘ traditionally male ’ industries. “Over the last three and a half years, I have thoroughly enjoyed my time on site and have learned an incredible amount as a result. In April 2019, I will be undertaking a short period of mentoring within the senior management team, before moving department and joining the St William Land Team in May 2019. I am excited for the new challenge and look forward to expanding my knowledge and experience of the initial stages of a development first being created.” Company: St William Homes LLP Web Address: www.berkeleygroup.co.uk