EX-SERVICEMAN BUILDS NEW CAREER IN CONSTRUCTION IN CAMBRIDGESHIRE

Ahead of Armed Forces Day (24th June), David Wilson Homes is celebrating a former Sergeant from the Royal Engineers who is building a career in housebuilding with a programme specifically developed for training ex-military personnel.

Chrissie Matthews now works as a Site Manager at David Wilson Homes’ Northstowe development near Cambridge, completed the developer’s Armed Forces Transition Programme and is transferring the skills he has developed in the Forces to succeed in the industry.

The ex-Sergeant with 15 years military service in a variety of different roles was attracted to the programme as it offered him a structured career with lots of opportunities for progression.

Chrissie said: “My favourite part of the job is the planning and programming of the build. I enjoy being in constant communication with everyone out on site and seeing the build develop at a quick pace. The job requires problem solving at a fast pace, and no two days are ever the same.

“The team work is very similar to the military which has made the transition a lot easier for myself.

“I would highly recommend the Armed Forces Transition Programme to anyone that is thinking about doing it. There are so many comparisons to the skills that are required of you in the military.”

The Armed Forces Transition Programme provides all the training and support required to work towards becoming a qualified Assistant Site Manager in approximately 12 months. It uses skills formerly gathered in the Armed Forces which can apply to construction, making it a comfortable transition for ex-servicemen and women.

Daniel Evans, Managing Director at David Wilson Homes Cambridgeshire, said: “The Armed Forces Transition Programme is extremely important in giving career opportunities to former Armed Forces personnel.

“As Chrissie is proving, the skills ex-servicepeople hold provide a great foundation to help them become exceptional Site Managers due to the fast-paced roles and responsibilities involved.

“It’s great to see that Chrissie is progressing in his role well and is able to apply the excellent skills he learnt during his service to the day-to-day tasks of being out onsite. We wish him the best of luck in his career.”

To learn more about the Armed Forces Transition Programme, visit: www.barrattcareers.co.uk/armed-forces/armed-forces-transition-programme.

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