A construction student has embarked on a career in the housebuilding industry straight out of college, as trainee assistant site manager at Vistry Group’s Harfleet Gardens location in Ash.
Having completed his Level 3 Construction and the Built Environment course at North Kent College, Tom Baker is now working on the construction of Bovis Homes properties at the development, off Chequer Lane.
Tom said: “I first heard about the Bovis Homes job whilst I was nearing the end of my course in college. I’m grateful that I was offered the position, as it’s a great opportunity for me, especially straight out of college. I’ve been at the company for over six months now, and I’ve received strong support from my colleagues and managers.”
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Having family in the construction industry inspired Tom, who completed his GCSEs during the first year of Covid, to learn and develop the skills he needed on his own.
He said: “I started my two-year college course at 16, and it was difficult having to learn remotely due to the Covid restrictions, however it gave me a good understanding of the terms and methods in construction, making it a valuable experience for me.
“Whilst I was learning, I was able to work hands-on as a part-time labourer at AE building services to secure and broaden my knowledge. It’s great working at Vistry, as I have a good team around me for advice and support, who are always pushing me to do my best.
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“I’m looking to build a long-term career with Vistry, and with the recent Countryside merger, it provides even more opportunities for me to learn and grow within the company.”
Tom Dalzell, regional operations director at Vistry Kent, said: “Tom has been a strong addition to the team at Harfleet Gardens. He’s hardworking, ambitious, and eager to learn, which are all great traits to see in someone so young.
“I believe he will do well in the industry with his attitude and aptitude for construction, and I look forward to seeing what his future in Vistry holds.”
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A site manager has won a prestigious award for his excellent work at the same location for the fourth year in row.
Albert Hassall, who oversees construction at Vistry’s Hazelmere development, in Haslington, has won a Pride in the Job Quality Award from the National House Building Council (NHBC).
The award recognises the best site managers in the UK and Albert is one of 443 recipients this year, selected from 8, 000 site managers from across the country. The winners will now be considered for the Seal of Excellence and Regional Awards in the autumn.
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This is the fourth year in row that Albert has received the Pride in the Job Quality Award from the NHBC for his work at Hazelmere. In the previous three years he was also awarded the Seal of Excellence.
Vistry, which incorporates Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Vistry Partnerships, is building 250 new homes under the Bovis Homes brand at Hazelmere. The site will consist of 175 homes for private sale and 75 affordable properties for local people through rent or shared ownership.
Albert, who lives in Shavington, Cheshire, began his career in the construction industry as a 16-year-old apprentice bricklayer on a site in Liverpool. He qualified as a bricklayer but felt the urge to make the move into management and was made an assistant manager by a housebuilding company in 2000.
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“My dad and my brothers were bricklayers and I loved being a tradesman but something inside me told me that I would be good at running the entire site, ” he said. “Luckily, the firm that I was working for took a chance on me and tried me out as an assistant manager. I took to it like a duck to water and have never looked back.”
Albert, who is 57, joined Bovis Homes in 2016 as a contracts manager but a year later was made site manager at Hazelmere.
“I have been at this site since it started and it is my baby, ” he said. “The secret to my success is simple – my team. I have managed by good luck and good management to surround myself with a fabulous group of people who share my vision of excellence at all times.
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“My philosophy is that if something is worth doing it is worth doing well. I treat everybody at work as I would want to be treated and that pays dividends. I listen to them, I help them but I also ask them to hit the high standards that I demand.
“I absolutely love this industry and am getting a great deal of pleasure out of watching Hazelmere develop into a lovely new neighbourhood. At the end of the day, I never lose sight of the fact that we are in the privileged position of being able to make people’s dreams come true by building them their dream home.”
Freya Halsall, marketing manager for Vistry Mercia, said: “This latest award just confirms what we already knew at Vistry which is that Albert is an incredibly talented site manager. The judging standards are very rigorous and these awards are not handed out lightly.
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“For Albert to win the Pride in the Job Quality Award for four years in row and to claim a hat-trick of coveted Seal of Excellence Awards is nothing short of remarkable. We feel exceptionally lucky at Vistry Mercia to have Albert on our team.
“He continues to be an inspiration not only to his team but also to everyone he comes in contact with. Albert’s passion for the job shines through and we hope that his brilliance sees him win yet another Seal of Excellence this autumn.”
There’s currently a choice of three and five-bedroom new homes available to reserve at Hazelmere, with prices starting at £234, 995 and £494, 995 respectively.
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