Equans follows through on commitment to local employment

This November Equans began to follow through on it's commitment to supporting the development and growth of talent within the construction industry by providing training and employment opportunities for local residents.

Working in partnership with our client, London School of Economics, we have set out our commitments to provide training and employment opportunities for local residents, including training and sustained employment for 44 residents and a minimum of 11 construction-related apprenticeships.

To meet potential candidates and review their CVs for both vacancies in trade positions as well as apprenticeships, Equans Site Manager, Josh Peach recently visited the Southwark Skills Centre.

Josh hosted an employment session where he delivered a short presentation on steps into construction and the right path to take to approximately 20 local residents, before going round the room and asking each candidate why they wanted to get into the construction industry as well as what previous experience they had if any.

Candidates were then shown a CGI video of the Glengall Road scheme, looking specifically at the modular elements of the build - something that was previously alien to all the candidates. Josh went on to explain why construction is moving closer to non-traditional methods detailing the benefits in terms of quality, programme, health, safety and cost.

The final part of the presentation discussed the Considerate Constructors Scheme where Josh displayed the type of information typically provided to the scheme's auditors whilst explaining why the scheme is so important to companies like Equans and what we offer the wider community.

Once the presentation was complete, Josh undertook individual interviews reviewing candidates' CVs, what area of work they would be suitable for on the Glengall Road scheme combined with their specific interests, any relevant training they already had and recommending further training that would support them getting into sustained employment.

After finishing with the candidates, Josh was given a tour of the Skills Centre and has now begun discussions with subcontractors to get the candidates into employment or apprenticeships.

If you are interested in any training and/or employment opportunities with Equans please get in touch by emailing Josh at joshua.peach@equans.com.