Gemma Elliott, who works with Dorchester Living in Bordon, is using Women in Construction Week (March 1–7) to promote the sector and highlight its growing support for female professionals.
Ms Elliott began her career in construction as an apprentice after leaving the hospitality industry in 2021 and has since progressed to her current role, gaining hands-on experience at Heyford Park in Oxfordshire.
Ms Elliott said: “I came into the industry after Covid, when I really looked at the skills I’d developed and realised a lot of them could transfer into construction and that’s for me where the journey began.”
She said her father worked as a groundworker, but she hadn’t seriously considered a career in the field until later.
Despite her positive experience, Ms Elliott said that misconceptions remain about women working on site.
Paul Silver, chief executive of Dorchester Living, said: “Gemma is an asset to Dorchester Living and is a great example of the talented individuals helping to shape the future of the construction industry.
“With over a quarter of a million workers needed in the construction industry by 2028, it has never been more important to encourage a wider range of people to explore the opportunities available in the sector.
“At Dorchester Living, we are committed to supporting the next generation.”
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