We're pleased to announce seven management-level promotions, comprising three Project Directors and four Associate Directors.
These individuals consistently exhibit excellent leadership qualities and always perform to the best of their abilities, greatly enhancing the company's performance and contributing significantly to its success. Their promotions not only recognise their accomplishments but also position them for even greater success as they continue to support the firm's growth and development.
- Elena Cocuccioni – promoted to Project Director, Housing & Masterplanning
- Devan Mistry - promoted to Project Director, BIM
- Erika Porquier – promoted to Project Director, BIDS
- Laura Fermoso – promoted to Associate Director, ESG
- Karen Holt – promoted to Associate Director, HR
- Denise O'Leary – promoted to Associate Director, Marketing
- Agnieszka Zielke - promoted to Associate Director, Architecture
In addition to the above, we're also delighted to acknowledge and reward the growth and development of several other key staff members who will be assuming new roles within the business. These promotions reflect the evolving responsibilities of these individuals, together with the growth in their experience and capabilities, whilst facilitating their continued career development within McBains:
- Holly Whapshott - promoted to Graduate Proposals Coordinator & SV Bid Writer
- Karen Brooke - promoted to Senior HR Administrator
- Rosie O'Brien - promoted to Senior Secretary
- Martha Beirne - promoted to Junior Net Zero & Sustainability Consultant
- Will Hammond - promoted to Net Zero & Sustainability Consultant
- Dan Hennessy - promoted to Credit Controller
- Preeti Chaudhary - promoted to Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
- Kimberley Burton-Lynch - promoted to Project Architect
- Roshni Bagga - promoted to Project Architect
- Soodha Rajcoomar - promoted to Cost Manager
- Giuseppe Di Grande - promoted to Principal Structural Engineer
- Kachinga Shamboko - promoted to Senior Civil Project Engineer
- Cristian Naiman - promoted to Structural Project Engineer
- John Laryea - promoted to Building Services Engineer (Electrical)
- Aundria Demetriou - promoted to Building Services Engineer (Mechanical)
- Harry Yull - promoted to Intermediate Building Services Engineer (Electrical)
- Joe Siracusa - promoted to Principal Building Services Engineer (Mechanical)
- Billy Diec - promoted to Senior Quantity Surveyor
- James Davison - promoted to Technical CDM/Health & Safety Consultant
- Karen Tai - promoted to Technical CDM/Health & Safety Consultant
All of the individuals listed above exhibit the traits we look for in a McBains employee: being thoroughly professional, trustworthy, respectful and always willing to support their colleagues and the wider business.
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