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Weโre pleased to announce the promotions of Robert Weston (left) and Neal Haworth (right) to ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐.
Since joining in 2011, Neal has been instrumental in the ๐บ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฎ๐ป๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐๐๐ฟ๐๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฒ. With ๐ง๐ต๐ฎ๐บ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐น๐น๐ฒ๐โ๐ ๐น๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ด๐ฒ๐๐-๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฏ๐ผ๐ผ๐ธ, his leadership will drive growth as he works with new and repeat clients in expanding sectors.
Nealโs journey from ๐๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ป ๐๐ป๐ด๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ผ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ผ๐ฟ is a great example of the opportunities within Hopkins for those committed to professional and personal growth. His hard work, expertise and long-term vision exemplify the career progression we value and support.
Rob takes on the ๐ฆ๐ผ๐น๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐ผ๐ป, leading our ๐น๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ด๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฏ๐ผ๐ผ๐ธ, including our largest value project to date. His ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฐ๐๐ ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ต๐ถ๐ด๐ต-๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐บ๐ will be key in re-establishing Solent as a core operational region.
Join us in congratulating Neal and Rob on their well-earned promotions!
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Our Hopkins Energy Team are excited to be attending Solar & Storage Live this week!
Weโre looking forward to connecting with industry leaders, exploring the latest innovations in solar and battery technology, and discovering new ways to support our clients on their journey to net zero.
With a growing portfolio of renewable energy and decarbonisation projects, weโre always keen to collaborate with like-minded partners driving the energy transition forward.
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At Hopkins, we are proud to highlight and celebrate Della Woods, our Contract Manager on our largest project to date. Della is an incredible leader, and we hope sharing her story inspires more women to explore careers in construction. ๐ช๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐น๐๐ผ ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐๐ผ ๐๐ฎ๐ธ๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ ๐ผ๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐๐ป๐ถ๐๐ ๐๐ผ ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐น๐ฒ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐น๐น ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐บ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ณ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฎ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐น๐น๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ด๐๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ต๐ผ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ธ๐ฒ ๐ฎ ๐ต๐๐ด๐ฒ ๐ถ๐บ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ฏ๐๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐.
In Dellaโs words:
“Working as a woman in construction… well, where do I start? Honestly, I kind of stumbled into it. It wasnโt exactly a childhood dream to master spreadsheets, programs and RFIs. But I’ve always thrived in organising chaos and construction offers plenty of that. I’m a doer I can’t sit still. I love being behind the scenes, ensuring projects stay on track and donโt fall apart (at least on paper)!
Of course, there are challenges. When I say ‘I work in construction,’ I often get surprised looks. The stereotype of swinging hammers or driving forklifts isn’t the whole picture. From project coordination to quality management, women like me play a crucial role in every aspect. And yes, some days I do rock the high-vis and hard hat look!
Contrary to another misconception, my passion is not interiors. I thrive in design meetings and relish the technical aspects of MEP systemsโunderstanding how things work, from installation to maintenance, is my forte. I’m known for asking the ‘obvious’ questions and constantly advancing my skills.
The best part? Every day is different. From solving on-site challenges to seeing projects come to life, my role at Hopkins is both rewarding and dynamic. I bring efficiency, organisation and proactive communication to the table, qualities that are appreciated in a male dominated field.
As a woman in construction, I bring a collaborative approach and strong empathy. I unite teams towards a shared vision, integrating diverse perspectives to solve problems holistically. My proudest moments? Seeing ideas evolve into thriving spaces that benefit communitiesโknowing I had a hand in that process is incredibly fulfilling.
To any woman considering a career in construction: ๐๐ผ ๐ถ๐! Donโt let stereotypes or intimidation hold you back. Find a supportive employer like Hopkins who values your growth and empowers you to excel. Consider apprenticeshipsโthey open doors to limitless opportunities.
The world is literally your oyster! ๐๐ผ ๐ด๐ถ๐ฟ๐น๐! ๐ช๐ทโโ๏ธ”
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It’s #CelebrationFriday and we wanted to highlight the inspiring journey of James Mintram, who recently celebrated his 10 year Anniversary with Hopkins. Starting as an apprentice in January 2015, James has progressed to Senior Designer, exemplifying the value of apprenticeships in professional development.
Reflecting on his path, James shared:
โI began my apprenticeship in January 2015 with no prior experience in engineering and construction. Over 7.5 years, I completed an ONC, HND, and BEng, developing technical, communication, and management skills, which led to my promotion to Senior Engineer in 2024.
Choosing an apprenticeship was a strategic decision. With rising university tuition fees, I saw it as a practical alternative, offering hands-on experience and a clear career path without the financial burden.
One memorable project was the Lidl Richmond development, featuring a Lidl store and a school above it in a densely populated area. It provided valuable real-world experience.
Despite academic challenges, the apprenticeshipโs structure, with day-release for studies, allowed me to balance learning effectively. Hopkins supported me with time off during exams and mentorship from senior engineers.
Now as a Senior Engineer, I apply the skills I developed, from report writing to mentoring Junior Engineers. The apprenticeship was key to my career growth.
The main takeaway from my journey is that great achievements take time and effort. The apprenticeship not only gave me technical expertise but also built my confidence.
I highly recommend the apprenticeship at Hopkins. Itโs a long-term commitment, but the rewards are substantial: no debt, financial advantages, and a supportive environment with graduates ready to help.
Looking ahead, I aim to join the senior management team in the next 5โ10 years. The apprenticeship gave me a deep understanding of the company, which will be invaluable in leadership roles.
Iโm inspired by leaders like Jason Parker and Neal Haworth, who started as apprentices and now lead the company. I also owe much to Paul Wright for his guidance and support throughout my journey.
My apprenticeship at Hopkins has been transformative, shaping my career and personal growth and Iโm excited for whatโs ahead.โ
His line manager, Paul Wright, commended James’s dedication:
“James has consistently demonstrated a clear sense of purpose and direction, tackling complex tasks and driving the delivery of high-value projects. His ability to address challenges head-on and deliver exceptional work has been invaluable to the team.”
James’s journey underscores the transformative power of apprenticeships in shaping careers and contributing to company success. His story serves as an inspiration to those considering this path. Congratulations on your 10 year anniversary with us James and thank you!
Looking to start a career at Hopkins? Let us know by following the link!
https://lnkd.in/ep3FYVBW
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As part of National Apprenticeship Week, we were delighted to be invited by our client Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure to host a workshop at ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ด๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐๐ป๐ถ๐๐ ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ต๐ผ๐ผ๐น ๐ถ๐ป ๐ฆ๐ผ๐๐๐ต๐ฎ๐บ๐ฝ๐๐ผ๐ป. Morgan Sindall has a ๐ณ๐ถ๐๐ฒ-๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฝ with the school, dedicated to tackling the construction skills shortage and supporting the cityโs Southampton Pound initiative ensuring that job opportunities are created locally through collaboration between the public and private sectors.
This partnership focuses on ๐ฒ๐ป๐ต๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฐ๐๐น๐๐บ, ๐๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐๐๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ผ๐ฝ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐, ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น-๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐น๐ฑ ๐ฒ๐
๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐๐๐ฟ๐๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป. By leveraging their supply chain and industry connections, Morgan Sindall is helping young people access training, guidance, and hands-on experiences that will shape their futures.
During our visit, six members of the Hopkins team ranging from ๐๐ผ๐ป๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ผ ๐๐๐๐ถ๐บ๐ฎ๐๐ผ๐ฟ, ๐๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ป ๐๐ป๐ด๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฆ๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐ข๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ delivered a ๐๐ฎ๐น๐ธ, ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ๐๐ต๐ผ๐ฝ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ฒ๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป for 12 students, covering:
๐น Who we are and what we do at Hopkins
๐น Management, leadership and site-based activities
๐น Real industry challenges such as recruiting, upskilling, an ageing workforce and financial constraints
๐น Brainstorming and problem-solving exercises
The engagement and enthusiasm from the students was incredible! Their feedback highlighted how valuable and eye-opening the experience was:
๐ฌ “I learned how to communicate from a project designer to project manager all the way to the builder.”
๐ฌ “I enjoyed learning about leadership and working with someone who knows what they are doing!”
๐ฌ “I liked executing the plan and seeing it built.”
๐ฌ “I now understand how important communication is within a team.”
A huge thank you to ๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ด๐ฎ๐ป ๐ฆ๐ถ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฎ๐น๐น, ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ด๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ต๐ผ๐ผ๐น and ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ณ๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ถ๐ฐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐บ ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ผ๐ฝ๐ธ๐ถ๐ป๐ who showed up with so much passion and enthusiasm to support the next generation of construction professionals. The future of our industry is bright and weโre proud to play a part in shaping it!
๐ธ Check out some moments from the session! https://www.linkedin.com/posts/j%26b-hopkins-ltd_naw2025-nationalapprenticeshipweek-futuretalent-activity-7295826169461944322-58nP?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
#NAW2025 #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #FutureTalent #ConstructionCareers #HopkinsCareers #CommunityPartnership #InspiringTheFuture #MorganSindall #RedbridgeSchool #SupplyChainPartnership #GrowingTalent
๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ง ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ป๐ด๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด!โก๐ ๏ธ
At Hopkins, weโre passionate about developing the next generation of
๐บ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฎ๐ป๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฒ๐น๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น ๐ฒ๐ป๐ด๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐. Thatโs why weโre proud to support
๐ง ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐น๐โa game-changer in technical education that bridges the gap between the classroom and the workplace.
T Levels in ๐๐๐ถ๐น๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ป๐ด๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐๐๐ฟ๐๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป are giving students hands-on experience and industry-relevant skills, making them ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ-๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ ๐ผ๐ป๐ฒ. With a ๐ฐ๐ฑ-๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ ๐ถ๐ป๐ฑ๐๐๐๐ฟ๐ ๐ฝ๐น๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐, we get to shape future talent while students gain real-world insights into our sector.
๐ก ๐ช๐ต๐ ๐ง ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ผ ๐จ๐:
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Build a pipeline of skilled future engineers
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Provide real-world experience to students
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Help bridge the skills gap in our industry
As we celebrate #NAW2025, we encourage businesses to explore how T Levels can ๐ณ๐๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ-๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ฒ. If you’re a student or educator interested in learning more, reach outโweโd love to connect!
#NAW2025 #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #TLevels #Engineering #MechanicalEngineering #ElectricalEngineering #FutureTalent
Today, weโre shining a light on the experiences of our apprentices sharing their insights to inspire those considering this rewarding career path.
๐ฌ โ๐๐ฐ๐ณ๐ฌ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐ธ๐ช๐ต๐ฉ ๐ฆ๐น๐ฑ๐ฆ๐ณ๐ช๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ค๐ฆ๐ฅ ๐ฑ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ฑ๐ญ๐ฆ ๐ช๐ด ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ณ๐ฆ ๐ฃ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ฆ๐ง๐ช๐ค๐ช๐ข๐ญ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ข๐ฏ ๐จ๐ฐ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐ช๐ฏ๐ต๐ฐ ๐ง๐ถ๐ญ๐ญ-๐ต๐ช๐ฎ๐ฆ ๐ฆ๐ฅ๐ถ๐ค๐ข๐ต๐ช๐ฐ๐ฏ.โ
โ Sophie Hillebrandt, ๐๐๐๐ถ๐บ๐ฎ๐๐ผ๐ฟ
๐ฌ โ๐๐ฐ๐ฑ๐ฌ๐ช๐ฏ๐ด ๐จ๐ฐ๐ฆ๐ด ๐ข๐ฃ๐ฐ๐ท๐ฆ ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ฃ๐ฆ๐บ๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ต๐ฐ ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ญ๐ฑ ๐ต๐ณ๐ข๐ช๐ฏ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐ฏ๐ฆ๐น๐ต ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ฆ๐ณ๐ข๐ต๐ช๐ฐ๐ฏ.โ
โ ๐๐๐ต๐น๐ฒ๐ถ๐ด๐ต ๐๐ฎ๐, ๐๐๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ ๐๐ฑ๐บ๐ถ๐ป๐ถ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐น ๐ฏ ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ
๐ฌ โ๐๐ท๐ฆ๐ฏ ๐ช๐ง ๐ช๐ต’๐ด ๐ด๐ฎ๐ข๐ญ๐ญ, ๐ ๐ญ๐ฆ๐ข๐ณ๐ฏ ๐ด๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ต๐ฉ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐ฏ๐ฆ๐ธ ๐ฆ๐ท๐ฆ๐ณ๐บ ๐ฅ๐ข๐บ ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ฃ๐ฆ๐ค๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฆ ๐ฃ๐ฆ๐ต๐ต๐ฆ๐ณ ๐ข๐ต ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐ซ๐ฐ๐ฃ.โ
โ ๐ก๐ฎ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ป ๐ช๐ฎ๐น๐๐ต, ๐๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ป ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ
These insights highlight the real value of apprenticeships gaining hands-on experience, learning from experts and growing every day. ๐ฑ
โจ Ready to kick-start your career? Explore opportunities with Hopkins here:
https://lnkd.in/ep3FYVBW
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At Hopkins, we believe in the power of apprenticeshipsโnot just to grow our business, but to create real social impact. Our apprentices gain meaningful employment, hands-on experience, and specialised training tailored to our industry. From day one, they become part of the team, learning alongside experienced colleagues. By earning while they learn, they develop invaluable skills and gain formal certification, setting them up for long-term success.
Meet Caleb, one of our newest ๐๐๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ ๐๐ฑ๐บ๐ถ๐ป๐ถ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐น ๐ฏ ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ at Hopkins! Caleb joined us on December 9th and is already making great progress in his role. Hereโs what he had to say about his apprenticeship journey so far:
“Iโm Caleb, Iโm 18 years old, and sports have always been a big part of my life. Iโve played high-level football for as long as I can remember and even spent some time boxing. But when it came to thinking about my career, I wanted something that Iโd find interesting and rewardingโsomething that would give me real experience while helping me grow professionally. Thatโs why I decided to start a Business Administration Level 3 apprenticeship with Hopkins in December.
Since joining, Iโve been learning so much, especially when it comes to document control and using key business tools like Excel and Word. My time is split between working at Hopkins and attending business-focused training sessions, both of which are helping me develop valuable skills. The support Iโve received from the team has been amazingโtheyโve trained me well and are always there when I need guidance.
This apprenticeship has already had a big impact on me. I feel like Iโve grown as a person, becoming more professional, more confident, and much more knowledgeable about the business world. If I had any advice for someone thinking about an apprenticeship, it would be to take notes when learning something newโit makes working independently so much easier. And most importantly, be yourself and build good relationships with the people around you!
Iโm excited to see where this journey takes me, and Iโm grateful to be part of the team here at Hopkins.”
Weโre proud to support Calebโs journey and look forward to seeing all that he achieves! ๐
Thinking about starting an apprenticeship? Take the first step with us โ get in touch today using the link below! ๐
https://lnkd.in/gikX4WBk
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Congratulations to Julian Smart for receiving our Employee Recognition Award! ๐
Julian was nominated for the Hopkins ERA this quarter for his outstanding dedication and positive influence. Through every challenge, his commitment and optimism have been invaluable in boosting team morale, resilience and keeping projects on track. Beyond his technical expertise, Julian helps create a truly supportive team environment.
With an incredible 34 years of service at Hopkins, his consistent professionalism and willingness to help make this recognition truly well deserved. ๐ธ Check out the throwback photo of Julian celebrating passing his Apprenticeship with one of our founders, John Hopkins! ๐
Thank you and congratulations once again Julian!
#EmployeeRecognition #Congratulations #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork #WellDeserved
๐ Happy New Year from Hopkins! ๐
As we step into 2025, weโre excited about what lies ahead this year โ new opportunities, growth and partnerships. Hereโs to an amazing 2025, filled with success, happiness and achievement for all!
From everyone at Hopkins, we wish you a Happy New Year! ๐ฅ
#HappyNewYear #2025 #TeamHopkins #NewYearNewOpportunities