Yesterday we had the pleasure of welcoming BSS and BOSS to our Fareham HQ for an Innovation Day designed to strengthen our partnership and give our teams direct access to the expertise behind the products we use every day.
The room was packed with over six decades of combined BSS experience, offering technical advice, product demonstrations and insight across Valves, Pumps, Carbon & Stainless, Plastics, Aftersales, Air Conditioning and their Hire It services.
A huge shout out to everyone who joined us and shared their knowledge: Dave Broughton, Lee Donnelly, Darryl Tate 🟡🔴/🟢🔵, Matthew Smith, James Russo, Rebecca Moore, Peter Saxby, Richard Tyler and Lisa Lill. 🤩
We value days like this that strengthen our connection with trusted supply chain partners. The insights shared help our teams stay informed, confident and ready to deliver the best for our clients. Thank you to the entire team for your continued support.🤝
#SupplyChainPartners #Innovation #BuildingServices #BSS #BOSS #TFSolutions #BSSHireIt #Hopkins #MEP
Two of our colleagues, Della Woods (Contracts Manager) and Sophie Hillebrandt (Estimator) represented Hopkins at the Strong Female Lead 2026 event in Southampton, hosted by Omega RE on Thursday 5 March 2026.
Marking its 5th anniversary, the event brought together women from across male dominated industries to share experiences, build networks and champion authentic leadership. With panel discussions, workshops, and inspiring stories from women forging their own paths, the day highlighted the power of resilience and community. 🤩
We’re proud of both Della and Sophie for representing Hopkins and for continuing to champion women in our industry. 🎉
#WomenInConstructionWeek #StrongFemaleLead2026 #WomenInBusiness #ConstructionIndustry #Hopkins #TeamHopkins #WIC2026
Celebrating the women who power Hopkins — leading, building, problem solving and raising the bar across our business. 👋
From estimating, design and project management to accounts, admin, operations, maintenance and HR, their expertise drives our success every day.
Construction thrives when more women are part of it, and we’re proud to support their growth at every stage of their career. ✨
#WomeninConstruction #WIC #WICW2026 #Hopkins
We’re proud to recognise Dave Jerome for an incredible 25 years with Hopkins.
From helping build Concorde House in the early days to becoming the larger than life character who can lift any site with his humour, Dave has made a lasting impact on our people and our projects. A devoted Elvis fan and legendary prankster, he’s always brought personality, energy and heart to everything he does.
Now, Dave plays a key part on our West Slopes project, helping deliver vital prefabricated systems that keep the programme moving.
Dave — thank you for your hard work and countless memorable moments over the past 25 years. Long may the legend continue!
#25YearAnniversary #Hopkins #Milestone
A huge thank you to GAMMA AR for visiting our Aspen Centre site and delivering an impressive live demo of your augmented reality construction platform.
Seeing the technology in action — overlaying 3D BIM models directly onto the jobsite — really brought its capabilities to life. It was great to experience firsthand how AR can help reduce errors, minimise rework, and streamline documentation, ultimately supporting more efficient project delivery.
We truly appreciate the time, expertise, and insight shared during the session. Live demonstrations like this make a real difference, turning innovation into tangible, practical value for our teams on site.
Thanks again to the team and to everyone who joined us for the demo.
#MEP #BuildingServices #UKConstruction #Innovation
#DigitalConstruction #ConstructionTech #AugmentedReality #AR #BIM
#3DModels #DigitalTransformation #ProjectDelivery
We’re proud to share that we’ve ranked 64th in the Solent 250 — The Business Magazine – South East’s list of the region’s top privately owned businesses. 🎉
Even better, we’re the highest-ranked Mechanical & Electrical engineering company headquartered in the Solent region.
This recognition reflects the hard work, expertise and commitment of our incredible team, along with the continued growth we’re achieving across the South. 🤩
A huge thank you to everyone who’s helped make this happen. We’re just getting started. 🚀
#Solent250 #BusinessGrowth #Engineering #TeamWork #Hopkins #MEP
For T Level Thursday, we’re spotlighting Belle Parfitt, a second year Construction T Level student who joins our West Slopes Project team every Wednesday and Thursday. West Slopes will deliver 1,899 new student bedrooms plus a supermarket, café and Health & Wellbeing Centre — a major scheme for the University of Sussex and a brilliant environment for a young learner to experience real construction.
🌟 Belle’s Story So Far
Belle began her journey in carpentry before realising she wanted to understand how full projects come together. Switching to a Construction T Level gave her the chance to blend classroom learning with hands‑on experience. With no previous links to construction, she’s driven by seeing a project grow from the ground up and is now aiming for a career in Project Management.
🔧 Learning on a Live Project
During her placement, Belle has:
• Shadowed Julian Smart, Site Manager of 34 years
• Attended meetings with senior project leads
• Joined site walks, testing sessions and daily briefings
• Gained early insight into planning, coordination and tracking
• Started completing order forms and updating trackers
And she’s only four weeks in! “The site is huge — I couldn’t have asked for a better place to learn. Everyone has been so helpful, and it’s made a massive difference to my confidence.” One of her biggest discoveries has been the world of MEP: “Learning more about MEP works has been unbelievably interesting. It’s shown me I’d love to specialise more on my way toward project management.”
đź’ˇ Personal Growth & Career Insight
Belle has already developed stronger communication, confidence asking questions, and a better understanding of how different contractors work together. Her biggest challenge? “Not being scared to ask questions. Everyone has been so supportive.”
🎯 A Pathway Shaped by Experience
“This placement has completely solidified that I want to pursue project management through an apprenticeship. I love learning on the job and don’t want to miss gaining real experience before committing to a degree.” She now feels more prepared, more motivated and part of the Hopkins team. “Hopkins have gone above and beyond for me.”
Would she recommend a T Level placement here? Absolutely. 🚀
Ready to start your career? Explore apprenticeships and early‑career opportunities: 👉 https://lnkd.in/ep3FYVBW
#NAW2026 #TLevelThursday #TLevels #EarlyCareers #ConstructionCareers #Hopkins #WestSlopes #SkillsForLife
🌟 National Apprenticeship Week – Apprentice Wednesday
From Apprentice to Director: Jason Parker’s 23 Year Journey at Hopkins
For Apprentice Wednesday, we’re proud to share the story of someone who truly represents what apprenticeships can lead to.
Jason joined J&B Hopkins in 2003 as an Apprentice, starting his journey in the Contracts Department before moving into Design. Over the years, he has delivered projects across multiple sectors, developed deep technical expertise and continually grown within the business.
In 2018, Jason joined the Hopkins Board and today leads our extensive Design team while supporting the wider business as Design & Pre‑Construction Director.
Here’s what Jason had to say about his journey:
“I joined Hopkins 23 years ago as an apprentice and I owe thanks to a lot of people past and present who provided me with the training and mentoring to achieve my career goals. I believe this demonstrates that Hopkins is a great place to learn your trade. I am proud to have risen from apprentice all the way to Design and Pre‑Construction Director, and I try to pass on my experiences to each new intake of apprentices.”
Jason’s journey reflects the long‑term progression and meaningful careers that apprenticeships can offer showing just how far the right support, opportunities and hard work can take you.
🚀 If you’re looking to start your career through an apprenticeship in the M&E industry, connect with our Early Careers team:
👉 https://lnkd.in/ep3FYVBW
#NAW2026 #ApprenticeWednesday #Apprenticeships #CareerJourney #M&E #EarlyCareers #Hopkins
👷‍♀️👷‍♂️ National Apprenticeship Week – Employer Tuesday
At Hopkins, apprenticeships are at the heart of how we grow our talent and strengthen the future of the M&E industry. We’ve supported 50+ apprentices across a range of technical and business pathways, helping them gain real insights, skills, qualifications and long‑term careers.
As an employer, we’re committed to continuous development through accredited training, CPD and progression opportunities ensuring our people keep building their expertise.
We’re also passionate about inspiring future talent through school engagement and work experience, helping young people discover careers in our sector.
🚀 Investing in apprenticeships today means building a stronger workforce for tomorrow.
Start your career with us:
👉 https://lnkd.in/ep3FYVBW
#NAW2026 #EmployerTuesday #Apprenticeships #EarlyCareers #JBHopkins
Skills for Life Spotlight 🌟
Meet Ashleigh Law, our Document Controller đź‘‹
As we celebrate #SkillsforLife, we’re proud to share Ashleigh’s apprenticeship journey at Hopkins.
“My name is Ashleigh and I’ve been with Hopkins for 2 years, successfully completing my Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship in 2025. I chose Hopkins because my goal is to become an Electrical Project Manager, and I knew this was the best place to explore different departments and learn how projects come together.
During my apprenticeship I’ve worked across HR, Administration, Operations, Design, Tech Services and Document Control. After supporting a range of teams and projects, I was recently promoted to Project Document Controller—an amazing step towards my future career.
I’ve grown so much in confidence, communication, decision‑making and understanding how the industry works. A highlight was running my own project to improve the efficiency of our electric vehicle chargers, working with colleagues from apprentices to Directors.
Hopkins has supported me every step of the way, and my advice to anyone considering an apprenticeship is simple: take every opportunity and never be afraid to ask questions.”
👏 We’re incredibly proud of Ashleigh and the skills she’s building for a successful future in the industry.
đź“Ł Thinking about starting your career through an apprenticeship? Connect with our Early Careers team:
👉 https://lnkd.in/ep3FYVBW
#NAW2026 #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #SkillsForLife #Apprenticeships #Hopkins #BusinessAdminApprentice #DocumentController
