REDUNDANCY has led to a change of direction for a former civil engineer from Huddersfield.
Matthew Anderton, 36, of Highburton, has been taken on as a trainee site engineer by Yorkshire-based housing and regeneration specialist Lovell.
Now Matthew is successfully rebuilding his career after being made redundant from his previous job as a civil engineer with another company in early 2009.
“When I was made redundant, I was in the middle of studying for a National Certificate in Civil Engineering to prepare myself for a managerial role,” explains Matthew.
“Getting the chance to join Lovell has enabled me to continue to train for a senior position and I’m really enjoying the challenge.”
Matthew is developing his skills working on a £5.6m project to build 61 affordable homes across three sites in Leeds.
He is also studying for an NVQ Level 5 qualification in construction site management. On site, Matthew is responsible for a variety of tasks including carrying out site inspections and health and safety inductions for sub-contractors.
“It’s been fantastic to come straight to a live construction site and learn about the different aspects of the housebuilding industry,” he said. “I’m relishing the level of responsibility I’ve been given as it’s allowed me to gain managerial experience, which I will need if I’m to achieve my goal of becoming a site manager.”
Lovell training adviser Sharon Tyler said: “Matthew’s passion for construction really shone through when we interviewed him and we knew that he would be a fabulous asset to our business.
“He has all of the attributes needed to become an outstanding construction manager.”
Lovell, which has 13 offices in the UK, is part of construction and regeneration group Morgan Sindall plc.
