THE BIG INTERVIEW
GREATER CONNECTIVITY BETWEEN EDUCATION AND INDUSTRY AND ATTRACTING MORE WOMEN INTO SITE MANAGEMENT POSITIONS ARE AMONG GILBERT- ASH HR DIRECTOR MARIA BRADLEY’S PROPOSALS TO TACKLE THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR SKILLS SHORTAGE…
Together we can ensure our industry is up there amongst the best
Working in the construction sector with successful Belfast contractor Gilbert-Ash since 1987, HR Director Maria Bradley has welcomed progress to improve the health, safety and wellbeing of workers over the years. Alongside her own career progression and industry insights, Maria talked to NI Builder about solutions to the current skills gap, including how to attract more women into the construction industry. When did you join Gilbert-Ash and what is your career background? I joined Gilbert-Ash on September 2, 1987, as PA to the Managing Director. It meant moving to the construction sector after a 10-year career in both the
“With more women sharing their stories and experiences,
demonstrating to young girls that this rewarding and challenging industry is the place to be, I think this sends a very powerful message and will encourage others to join.”
80 | NI BUILDER
FOLLOW US ON:
www.nibuilder.co.uk
Made with FlippingBook - professional solution for displaying marketing and sales documents online