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🚀 Exciting Leadership Update at Hopkins

We’re delighted to announce that Phil Trevett has been promoted to 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿, a newly created senior leadership role at Hopkins.

In this position, Phil will lead several key business functions – including HR, Payroll, Labour Resourcing, IT, Facilities, Administration, Compliance Support and Marketing – while also driving critical priorities such as workforce development, digital transformation and operational efficiency.

Over the years, Phil has been instrumental in shaping our people-focused initiatives: from modernising our recruitment strategy and embedding the ELF system, to leading our development framework, SLT profiling and talent mapping. His leadership has already made a lasting impact, and this promotion reflects both the value of his contributions and our commitment to building strong, people-centred foundations across the business.

This appointment marks an important milestone for Hopkins – the first time we’ve positioned a senior leader with a primary focus on our people: their experience, wellbeing and development. We’re excited for the journey ahead and confident that under Phil’s leadership we’ll continue to strengthen our culture, enhance our systems and empower our teams to reach their full potential.

Please join us in congratulating Phil on this well-deserved promotion! 👏

#PeopleDirector #PeopleDriven #Leadership #Promotion #PeopleExperience #Wellbeing #PeopleDevelopment #Hopkins #HopkinsCareers #Careers

We’re proud to celebrate the incredible achievements of three outstanding members of our team:

Craig Bryan, Quantity Surveyor – 5 years at Hopkins
Lawrence Hart, Design Engineer – 10 years at Hopkins
Laurence King, Design Engineer – 20 years at Hopkins

We’re lucky to have such dedicated, talented people on the team. Thanks for everything you do – your hard work and experience make a huge difference every day.

Here’s to many more great years ahead! 🚀

#Hopkins #WorkAnniversary #QuantitySurveyor #DesignEngineering #EmployeeAppreciation #CareerMilestones
craig bryan, Laurence King, Lawrence Hart BEng (Hons) IEng ACIBSE

We’re excited to share that work is now underway at Signature’s brand-new luxury care home in Surbiton, in the London Borough of Kingston-Upon-Thames! 🛠️

Awarded to us by Feltham Construction, this development will deliver 86 high-end care suites and a wide range of communal facilities. Signature at Surbiton will offer assisted living, nursing, dementia, and respite care – all within a thoughtfully designed space in a sought-after location. This home is set to raise the bar for care, lifestyle, wellbeing and luxury living.

It’s also a boost for the local community, with around 120 new jobs being created across a mix of full-time and part-time roles. 💼
Hopkins are delivering the full MEP package on this exciting project. Our Thames Valley Contracts team will be installing heating and cooling, ventilation, hot and cold water, fire alarms, above ground drainage, AOV systems, nurse call, EV charging, CCTV, access control, lightning protection and internal lighting. 💡⚡

We’re proud to be part of bringing this much needed, modern care home to life.

#Hopkins #ContractsThamesValley #NewProject #SignatureCareHomes #Surbiton #Construction #MEP #CareHomeDevelopment

Hopkins Energy & Special Projects are on site and working alongside ABB on the installation of the new shore-to-ship power system at Portsmouth International Port.

The teams are handling containment, high-voltage cabling and control cabling – including all terminations to equipment and e-houses, helping to bring this exciting infrastructure to life.

It’s all part of the 𝗦𝗲𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 project, a major step toward reducing emissions and cutting down air pollution in the harbour. Once complete, ferries and cruise ships will be able to plug into clean shore power instead of running their engines while docked. Big win for the environment! 💚

Our work supports ABB’s full shore connection solution, which includes drives, transformers, switchgear, e-houses, and more.

It’s great to be playing a key role in such an important project and we’re proud to help push for cleaner, greener ports. 🙌

More on the project here: https://lnkd.in/evTp8aAh

#Hopkins #Energy #SpecialProjects #ABB #PortsmouthPort #ShorePower #Sustainability #SeaChange #CleanEnergy #MaritimeInnovation

Image credit: Portsmouth City Council

We’re proud to have been part of this positive and impactful project with Wates Construction South, supporting the local community near the HMP Parkhurst site.

The amazing team at HMP Parkhurst got stuck in and helped out during Wates Construction’s Community Day at the Isle of Wight Foodbank. The crew rolled up their sleeves to give the Foodbank’s courtyard a much needed refresh – repainting the walls, shed, and planters to brighten up this vital wellbeing space for for staff and everyone who visits, particularly those who do not have access to a garden.

Hopkins also donated some benches, which were a perfect finishing touch and will be well-used by staff and visitors alike.

Big thanks to Wates Group for getting us involved, it’s always great to be part of something that makes a real difference.

We love a good excuse to let our hair down and our Summer Social was the perfect chance to do just that! 🍻

Yesterday we had an awesome time hosting our Summer Social with our fantastic supply chain partners, YESSS Electrical (Joe Martin & Darren heather) and Toshiba Air Conditioning UK, at Boom Battle Bar Southampton!

With drinks flowing and games like beer pong, shuffleboard, darts, and even karaoke, it was a night full of laughs and great vibes. ✨

📸 Check out the photos from a brilliant evening!

#TeamHopkins #SummerSocial #GoodTimes #WorkHardPlayHard #StrongerTogether #Summertime

🚨𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 🚨

We’re proud to share that Hopkins is now on site at the 𝗔𝗺𝗯𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 at 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲𝘀𝗲𝘅 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹, in partnership with BOUYGUES UK.

This essential development will serve a local population of over 𝟰𝟮𝟱,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲, bringing care closer to home with a new state-of-the-art facility that includes:

🏥 𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆
💉 𝗢𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁 (doubling current capacity)
🩺 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁 (increasing capacity by 70%)
📚 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀

The centre will help repatriate cancer and renal patients who currently travel outside Hounslow for treatment improving access and outcomes across the region.

🔧 As part of our scope, Hopkins is delivering:
• External plant room boosted cold water
• Pipework supply & distribution
• Drainage systems
• Process chilled water
• Pipework insulation & trace heating
• Leak detection systems
• Water treatment services

Delivered by our 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺, this is our 𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁—and one we’re honoured to be part of. It’s a facility that not only enhances local care but also helps train the next generation of healthcare professionals.

#HealthcareConstruction #HospitalDevelopment #CommunityCare #HopkinsProjects #BouyguesUK #WestMiddlesexHospital #MechanicalAndElectrical #ContractsThamesValley

#TBT Butlins Playxperience, Bognor Regis 🎮

This #ThrowbackThursday, we’re looking back at our exciting collaboration with Amiri Construction on the vibrant and futuristic Butlin’s Playxperience in Bognor Regis! ✨

At nearly 50,000 sq ft, this next-gen, digital first indoor activity centre is packed with energy and innovation – featuring nine cutting-edge experiences including tech putt, escape rooms, vr-cade, glow pong, shuffleboard, laser tag, batting cages, neo games and digi darts! The space also includes a modern café & bar, changing rooms, and fully accessible facilities. ♿🍔🍹

At Hopkins, we were proud to deliver the design and build, mechanical and electrical package including:
🌬️ A smart, fully automated HVAC system that responds to occupancy
💡 Integrated decorative and standard lighting with full control
🔊 A whole-building sound system with zoned areas
📢 A fully integrated PA/VA system
♿ ‘Changing Places’ facilities for inclusivity
🔌 Unified systems across multiple franchises for seamless operation

Huge shoutout to our amazing supply chain partners who helped bring this immersive space to life:
𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 – AC Installation
𝗢𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 – Ductwork
Element Integrated Systems Limited – Fire Alarm
𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 – Insulation
𝗥𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 – LV Systems

Of course, we can’t forget the incredible efforts of our own Solent Contracts team, who were instrumental in delivering a high-quality, coordinated installation to the highest standard:

Nick Humber, Steve Porter, Ben Lee, Russell Bourne, Martin Down, and our in-house designers Lawrence Hart BEng (Hons) IEng ACIBSE and Brandon Playford. 🚀🙌

Our involvement doesn’t end at installation – our 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 continues to maintain this incredible facility through 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 programmes, ensuring ongoing compliance and cost efficiency for our client. 🔧💡📅

Check out more of our completed projects by following the link: https://lnkd.in/gxrRcaVr

#Butlins #ButlinsPlayxperience #Hopkins #ContractsSolent #MEP #DesignandBuild #Teamwork #Partnership #PPM #Technical #Innovation #LeisureSector #BognorRegis

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We have another key leadership promotion within Hopkins! Ben Gordge has been promoted to 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿!

Since joining us in 2020, Ben has made a significant impact as Contracts Manager, leading standout projects including a large scale residential scheme and two high-end later living developments. His diverse project portfolio also includes healthcare, private and commercial residential, military and listed building contracts. With over 20 years of experience in mechanical and electrical engineering across diverse sectors, Ben brings deep technical expertise and strong leadership to every project.

In his new role, Ben will work closely with our Regional Director to drive quality operations across our contracts, ensuring outstanding delivery and client experience.

Please join us in congratulating Ben on this well-deserved promotion! 👏

#Leadership #Promotion #TeamHopkins #MEP #OperationsManager #Progression #Hopkins

We’re delighted to be on site and making great progress on the brand new Pinn River SEND School in Pinner – a flagship project for inclusive education in the London Borough of Hillingdon!

Delivered by our 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 in collaboration with
𝗞𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 and funded by the 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, the school will be operated by the 𝗘𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 and will offer 180 much needed places for children and young people (ages 4–19) with severe or profound learning difficulties, autism and multi-sensory impairments.

From specialist classrooms and life skills areas to therapy zones, a hydrotherapy pool, rebound therapy space, and a full-building hoist system every detail has been designed with accessibility and dignity in mind.

🔧 At Hopkins, we’re proud to be delivering the full 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗠𝗘𝗣 𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗲, including:
✔️ Air source heat pumps & plant room
✔️ Ventilation, heating & domestic water services
✔️ Smart Building Management System (BMS)
✔️ Fire alarms, sprinklers & refuge systems
✔️ Power distribution & energy-efficient lighting
✔️ CCTV, access control & security systems
✔️ EV charging points, PV installation & lightning protection
✔️ And more!

This is more than just a build, it’s a space where students will be empowered to grow, learn and thrive. We’re honoured to play a role in creating a truly inclusive, future-ready environment.

Stay tuned for updates as we continue bringing this transformative space to life!

📹 Check out the construction progress video footage by Kier Construction – April 2025 👏

https://lnkd.in/eE4nHQ4B

#Hopkins #MEP #DesignAndBuild #SENDeducation #DfE #SustainableConstruction #BuildingForTheFuture #InclusionMatters #ThamesValleyTeam

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