We're delighted to announce a series of well-deserved promotions in recognition of each individual's value to the business and in support of the company’s growth plans.
- Laura Hennessy – promoted to Senior Quantity Surveyor
- Adam Simms – promoted to Senior Quantity Surveyor
- Tassos Kehagides – promoted to Senior Building Services Engineer (Electrical)
- Celeste Walker - promoted to Architecture BIM Lead
- Maria Redman - promoted to Assistant Office Manager
LAURA HENNESSY has been promoted to the position of Senior Quantity Surveyor Laura is a highly proactive member of staff, with a strong work ethic. She is well-liked by both clients and co-workers, and her promotion honours her initiative, commitment and can-do attitude.
ADAM SIMMS has been promoted to the position of Senior Quantity Surveyor. Adam is both technically and professionally a very capable surveyor who is committed to the delivery of a first-class service. His promotion is justly deserved and reflects his value to the business.
TASSOS KEHAGIDES has been promoted to the position of Senior Building Services Engineer (Electrical). Tassos is highly motivated, and well-liked by his peers and colleagues. His promotion is well deserved and reflects his value to his team and the wider business.
CELESTE WALKER has been promoted to the position of Architecture BIM Lead. Since joining McBains in 2020, Celeste has demonstrated her skills as a diligent and committed member of the team, with a passion for design, problem-solving and innovation. Her promotion reflects her contribution and value to the team.
MARIA REDMAN has been promoted to the position of Assistant Office Manager in the London office. A real team player, Maria is warm and welcoming and epitomises everything that we look for in a McBains member of staff. Her promotion is hugely deserved and reflects her value to the business.
All of the individuals possess the qualities that we seek in a McBains employee; being thoroughly professional, trustworthy, respectful and always willing to support their colleagues and the wider business. Their promotions demonstrate how committed we are to supporting staff to develop their careers within the business. Their new roles will enable McBains to continue to grow and it is this growth that will drive and generate further opportunities for others within the business.
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