AN APPRENTICE has shared his experience working on Yate’s newest care home ahead of National Careers Week (March 4 to 9).
Jack Stevenson is working on Care UK’s Ladden View, where construction started in spring 2023. The home has already hit major milestones and is expected to welcome its first residents in the autumn, when main contractor Kori Construction hand over the reins.
Supporting the build of the new home is 23-year-old quantity surveyor Jack. Jack began his apprenticeship with Kori in 2020 after deciding he wanted a change of career having previously studied mechanical and electrical engineering.
He said: “From a young age I was intrigued by construction and was lucky enough to undertake some work experience with Kori in 2015 – which then evolved into summer holiday employment and giving me a great chance to expand my knowledge.
“When the opportunity came up to complete an apprenticeship with the team, I couldn’t resist.”
As part of his apprenticeship, Jack is working towards a degree in quantity surveying and commercial management at Nottingham Trent University, with plans to graduate in 2025.
Ladden View is the second project Jack has worked on for Care UK. He was also part of the team overseeing the completion of Cuttlebrook Hall in Thame, which celebrated its official opening earlier this year.
As a main contractor quantity surveyor for the new builds, Jack’s key responsibilities include preparing tenders and evaluating bids from subcontractors, monitoring project costs, procurement of materials and services, and collaborating with project teams and stakeholders to ensure successful and timely delivery of projects.