Needing a career change and prepared to take the plunge, Zoe wanted to make a fresh start, so when a friend recommended Parkeray’s Trainee Scheme, she decided it was the perfect opportunity. Without any previous experience, Zoe is excited to learn and work her way up.
Zoe is looking forward to studying for her HNC Construction and The Built Environment at Southbank University whilst gaining practical experience on-site. Hardworking, enthusiastic and an excellent communicator, Zoe likes to get the job done!
Outside of work, she spends most of her free time creating bespoke balloon decorations for events. It’s a very successful business she set up during the pandemic. She also enjoys spending time with family and friends and attending festivals.
She believed she could, so she did.
Most of Michaela’s family already work in the industry, which sparked her intrigue and interest in a career in construction. Michaela is currently studying for an HNC in Construction and the Built Environment at Southbank University and says this opportunity is the perfect balance of gaining working experience alongside learning.
Helpful, honest and focused, Michaela works well as part of a team and is looking forward to meeting new people, being pushed out of her comfort zone, learning something new every day and having new experiences.
Fun and spontaneous, Michaela loves to go to concerts and music festivals in her spare time. She also likes to socialise with friends, travel abroad and find exciting new places!
You become what you believe
Connie has already completed two years of her full-time university course and now joins our graduate scheme to continue studying towards her BA Hons Commercial Management (Quantity Surveying), Chartered Surveying Degree Apprenticeship.
Inquisitive and hardworking, Connie is always up for learning something new and enjoys meeting new people. Her previous experience means she is good with people, an excellent communicator, and a valuable member of the team.
Bubbly and outgoing Connie always makes time for her friends and family and as a big music lover, she likes to go to concerts and festivals. If there is any free time after that, she is also a qualified nail technician!
Nathan is one of our trainees and is currently studying for his HNC Construction (Construction Site Supervisor Apprenticeship) at London Southbank University. The scheme was recommended to him from a family friend, and it has opened his eyes to the career opportunities available in construction.
Eager to learn, enthusiastic and hardworking, Nathan’s positive attitude makes him an asset to any project team. Whether at college or on site, he enjoys being challenged with new tasks and responsibilities as no two days are ever the same.
To relax Nathan enjoys going out with friends to festivals and working out at the gym. When he gets the time, he can be found in the stands at Craven Cottage watching his beloved Fulham FC.
Miru originally started her full-time university course but then heard about the Parkeray graduate scheme. Working and studying at the same time was something Miru had always considered, so combining the two suits her perfectly.
Hardworking, approachable, and determined to get things right, she will always go out of her way to help people. Miru enjoys the diversity of the commercial manager role and likes the variation between the office and site environment. Currently studying towards her BA Hons Commercial Management (Quantity Surveying) (Construction Quantity Surveying Apprenticeship) Miru says she is really enjoying it!
Outdoorsy and adventurous Miru is always up for trying something new. To relax, she likes to get creative, listen to music, and enjoys games night but has been known to get very competitive! When she isn’t catching up with friends, she likes to go longboarding.
Focused and keen to learn, Ally brings positive energy to the marketing team. Pleased to be given the opportunity to study and work at the same time, she is currently working towards a BA (Hons) Business Management with Business Practice (Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship). Ally has always wanted to be in business development and the role fits her social, confident personality perfectly.
She is excited to expand her network and is looking forward to meeting new people while gaining insight and knowledge of the construction industry. Ally is hardworking, creative and is always willing to lend a hand.
In her spare time, she likes to go to the gym, play tennis or shop! She is also a bit of a foodie and likes to visit new restaurants or cook at home. Ally loves to travel and has ambitions of visiting Canada and Japan where she can combine her other passion…skiing.
Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.
Joe joins our trainee scheme with some construction experience under his belt after working with his dad but is keen to improve his skills and knowledge. He is excited by the challenges that lie ahead and is looking forward to learning something new. Joe is currently in the first year of his HNC in Construction course at London Southbank University.
Not wanting to sit behind a desk every day, Joe enjoys that no two days are the same on site. He is reliable, confident, a quick learner, and is a massive fan of how project management promotes teamwork to make the best decisions available. Always an optimist, he will manage to see the good in a bad situation.
In his spare time Joe’s main passion sport and likes going to the gym and regularly plays football at the weekend. When it comes to relaxing, he enjoys spending time with friends and family watching a good film or boxset.
No one ever made a difference by being like everybody else.
After three years of working as a barber, Harry decided to change his career and looked no further than our trainee scheme. With close links to the industry, but no prior experience in construction, Harry is looking forward to developing his skills, meeting new people and progressing in his role as project manager trainee.
Harry enjoys the diversity of the project manager role and likes the variation of the site environment as no two days are the same. He is hardworking and likes to keep busy, so it suits him perfectly.
When he isn’t working, like most people his age he enjoys meeting up with friends at the weekend and is also a self-confessed shopaholic! Harry enjoys sport in particular football and is a huge Chelsea fan.
