A huge congratulations to Jude King for being Highly Commended for The Ron Simmonds Construction Trade Apprentice of the Year Award, 2026. Jude is currently completing his Carpentry apprenticeship with Upward Loft Solutions and Skills Group Ltd. Since starting his training, he has progressed from a Level 1 Study Programme to a Level 2 apprenticeship, while also completing additional qualifications including Asbestos training and a Level 2 Skills for Employment and Person

Congratulations to Sean Richards for being Highly Commended for the Construction Technical Apprentice of the Year 2026.    Sean is currently completing a degree-level apprenticeship in Building Services Design Engineering with Hoare Lea and UWE Bristol, which he began in September 2019. Throughout his apprenticeship, he has consistently performed far beyond the level expected, demonstrating technical strength, professionalism, and leadership well beyond his years. Upo

A huge congratulations to Scott Fearn for being Highly Commended for The Ron Simmonds Construction Trade Apprentice of the Year Award, 2026. Scott recently completed his Level 2 Landscaping/Horticulture Operative apprenticeship with YGS Landscapes and City College Plymouth, finishing in October 2025. Throughout his apprenticeship, he proved himself to be a motivated, capable, and increasingly influential member of the team. Upon receiving the award, Scott said “I’m t

Congratulations to Edward Grimshaw for being Highly Commended for the Construction Technical Apprentice of the Year 2026.    Edward began his journey in construction as a T Level student in Quantity Surveying, where his enthusiasm and potential quickly became clear. During a placement with the Willmott Dixon site management team, he discovered a passion for the operational side of construction, which led him to pursue a Site Management Degree Apprenticeship with UWE Brist

A huge congratulations to Tarun May for being Highly Commended for The Ron Simmonds Construction Trade Apprentice of the Year Award, 2026. Tarun is currently completing his NVQ Level 3 Bricklaying apprenticeship with The Plym Group Ltd, in partnership with Greenlight Safety and Training. Since beginning his training, he has successfully achieved his NVQ Level 2 in Bricklaying as well as a ProQual Level 3 qualification in the inspection and testing of firestopping install

Congratulations to Connor Byrne, the well-deserved winner of The Ron Simmonds Construction Trade Apprentice of the Year Award 2026 . Connor is currently completing his Level 2 Groundworker apprenticeship with LARC Construction in partnership with Skills Group. Since joining the company in May 2025, he has progressed steadily from a Level 1 Study Programme through to the full Level 2 apprenticeship — a journey marked by determination, consistency, and rapid professional grow

Congratulations to Ellie Doddridge, winner of the Building Plymouth Construction Technical Apprentice of the Year 2026. Ellie has progressed impressively through her training, beginning with a T Level in Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction and a Level 4 HNC in Construction and Digital Innovation. She is now completing a Higher-Level Apprenticeship in Quantity Surveying Technician and Construction Site Supervision with City College Plymouth, in partnership with

Outstanding local construction and manufacturing apprentices have been recognised for their skills and high standards demonstrated in their efforts and achievements at an awards ceremony held as part of Plymouth’s National Apprenticeship Week 2026. The Apprentice of the Year Awards were presented jointly by Building Plymouth and the Plymouth Manufacturers’ Group (PMG), with nominations submitted by local construction and advanced manufacturing employers, with the awards rec

Building Plymouth is delighted to welcome Gwella Contracting to our next jobs and training drop‑in, offering valuable insights and opportunities for anyone interested in careers within the asbestos, environmental services, and specialist construction sectors. This event is a fantastic chance to meet industry professionals, explore job openings, gain career advice, and discover routes into a highly skilled and impactful field. Who Is Gwella Contracting? Gwella Contracting

This March, Plymouth residents will once again have the rare opportunity to step inside some of the city’s most significant construction and development projects. As part of Building Plymouth Open Sites Week 2026, local contractors, consultants, architects and educators are throwing open their doors to mark National Careers Week in an inspiring and interactive way. Across one exciting week, fifteen major ‘live’ sites and specialist offices will welcome visitors for exclusiv