FOUNDATION PROGRAMME A guide for school leavers and graduates

MORGAN SINDALL GROUP COMPANIES

INTRODUCTION

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The Fit Out brands Our business What we do Who we work for Why join us? Benefits Our foundation programme Meet our recent joiners

WELCOME FROM CHRIS Managing Director for Overbury and Morgan Lovell A very warm welcome to Overbury and Morgan Lovell, the fit out and refurbishment brands of the Morgan Sindall Group. We are passionate about delivering exceptional experiences for our clients and know that to continue to do this we need exceptional people working for us. That is why I am so excited about talking to you! Our business is relationship-driven and people-orientated so we need people who can lead, manage and interact with integrity, curiosity, energy and passion. Integrity leads everything we do, as it is the bedrock of developing trusted, long-term relationships. Curiosity will help us to understand our clients’ needs more fully and to develop as individuals quicker. Energy reflects the dynamic nature of our sector and passion reflects our drive to deliver exceptional experiences for our clients. Joining our foundation programme will give you the opportunity to rotate around different parts of our business to gain a deep understanding of what we do as well as having the opportunity to continue with academic and professionally accredited qualifications. You will learn alongside some of the most experienced and talented professionals in the industry and have the opportunity to work for instantly recognisable clients in the most iconic buildings in the country. I very much hope to have the opportunity to meet you soon.

ThoughtWorks : 8,000 sq ft and 9 weeks on site

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GLASGOW LEEDS LONDON MANCHESTER

2 THE FIT OUT BRANDS

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Morgan Sindall Group plc is a leading UK construction and regeneration group, operating in the public and commercial sectors, through five divisions of construction and infrastructure, fit out, affordable housing, urban regeneration and investments.

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OUR CLIENTS

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The Fit Out division is made up of two brands, Overbury and Morgan Lovell. Overbury specialises in office refurbishment and fit out, working with clients directly through their professional teams and Morgan Lovell is the UK’s leading office design and fit out specialist, working directly for clients through one point of contact.

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4 WHAT WE DO

WHO WE WORK FOR 5

CORE DISCIPLINES IN OUR BUSINESS

OUR CLIENTS

We work with a range of commercial property professionals and ‘end user’ clients to design, refurbish and fit out some of the country’s most iconic buildings.

Here is a selection of some of our nationwide clients, which include companies and organisations from a wide range of sectors.

Our business is split between four core disciplines:

Preconstruction • Estimating and • • • • •

pricing Planning Design Bid production Interview Contract T&Cs

Construction • Site set up • Site management • Subcontractor management • Project management • Health, safety and environmental

BBC : 300,000 sq ft and 73 weeks on site

Technical services

Commercial

• Design development • Installation

• Contracts

monitoring • Commissioning • Systems sign off and documentation

• Procurement • Cost reporting

administration

and forecasting • Change control • Presenting accounts

6 WHY JOIN US?

BENEFITS 7

TALENTED PEOPLE

BENEFITS AND DISCOUNTS

We believe that talented people are the key to success. And we know that satisfying the ambition of our people is vital to keeping them engaged in the workplace.

At Overbury and Morgan Lovell, we offer a market-leading compensation package and excellent employee benefits such as:

We offer the atmosphere and entrepreneurialism of a small company with the stability and opportunity of an industry-leading plc. And because we’re not interested in keeping people in boxes, we promote a flat structure that gives our colleagues the freedom to move around and grow into the role that suits them. Our people often say that working here feels like running their own business – and that’s just how we want it to be. It’s an exciting time in our sector – and we need to educate young people on the opportunities that a career in the industry provides. Our foundation programme is designed to give you a rounded view of our business through a series of rotations before settling in your chosen area of specialism. Alongside this, you will have the opportunity to further your studies with a sponsored day release HNC or degree. The future looks exciting. Could you have a part in shaping it?

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Share save scheme

Income protection for long term absence

Company pension

In addition, as part of the Morgan Sindall Group plc we offer a wide range of discounts on:

PwC : 454,204 sq ft and 93 weeks on site

Gym memberships

Mobile phone bills

Computer equipment

Decorating supplies

Holidays

Lighting

Stationary

Dry cleaning

Airport parking

Training courses

8 OUR FOUNDATION PROGRAMME

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YOUR FIRST FIVE YEARS Our foundation programme provides a flexible framework for school leavers and graduates to successfully launch a career within Overbury or Morgan Lovell. The programme is built around a structured mix of workplace experience and formal professional learning and development. Whether you join us as a school leaver or a graduate, you have the opportunity to become a well-rounded and operationally capable site manager, quantity surveyor, estimator or designer after the same period of time.

The aim of the programme is to:

SCHOOL AND COLLEGE LEAVERS

• • • •

Equip you with an understanding of how we operate Give you a chance to get to know your team really well Give you the opportunity to build a network of other foundationers across teams Give you solid academic and professional qualifications to support your workplace experience

Trainee

Assistant

Workplace experience (four days a week) Higher apprenticeship (one day a week) Two year HNC programme

Continued workplace experience Degree apprenticeship (one day a week) Three year degree programme and accreditation

GRADUATES

Years one to five

Student

Trainee

Student

Assistant

Years one and two at university

Placement year

Final year university

Workplace year* working towards accreditation

*Assumes that a graduate has spent their placement with us. If not the workplace period could be extended.

Alongside your formal learning pathway you will build skills and relationships through: Workplace experience Alongside the structured programme outlined below we will equip you with an understanding of our business through rotations covering preconstruction, construction and commercial disciplines. Teamwork We will also give you the opportunity to broaden your experience and understand the wider business by supporting our marketing, environmental, health and safety, business improvement and exceptional experiences teams. Relationships Throughout the programme you will have the chance to network with staff at a similar career stage, as well as getting to know your team and central functions.

SITE/CONSTRUCTION MANAGER, QS, ESTIMATOR OR DESIGNER

10 MEET OUR RECENT JOINERS

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WILL’S JOURNEY Joined as school leaver What attracted you to Overbury? I did work experience here at 16 and knew I wanted to go into construction. I had originally planned to go straight to university, but learning that I could do my degree whilst employed at Overbury was the perfect solution for me. What’s the reality now you’re here? The level of individual attention paid to me is fantastic. I was a bit concerned that in a company this big I would get ‘lost’ but people are really supportive and go out of their way to help me. Describe a typical day… I start at about 8am and am currently managing site security so I check in on the night shift then walk the site to make sure everything is on track. On site I am managing the build of the comms rooms as well as, running our Considerate Constructors Scheme, taking responsibility for the monthly neighbourly newsletter and tracking and reporting labour levels. How are you being developed? Lots of my learning is practical, for example, being given the opportunity to manage different aspects of our projects. I am also broadening my knowledge of the build process by working closely with our technical services manager to learn about the mechanical and electrical elements of the fit out. This sits alongside the day a week I spend at university. What are the key things people need to succeed here? You need to be organised and be comfortable speaking to a broad range of people. What are the people like to work with? Everybody is very dedicated and works to the same goals. People are also extremely friendly so I’ve never been afraid to ask for help.

WILL HARVEY Trainee Construction Manager 19 years old Based in London Employed by Overbury

Will’s career path • Work experience with Overbury for two weeks at 16 • Trainee construction manager – Overbury major projects • Looking to promote from trainee to assistant in the next six to 12 months

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Virgin Money : 6,000 sq ft and 10 weeks on site

Manchester United : 11,000 sq ft and 13 weeks on site

Vodafone : 50,000 sq ft and 30 weeks on site

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SHAILAN’S JOURNEY With us on placement from university What attracted you to Overbury? I am studying the commercial side of construction at Nottingham Trent University and wanted the opportunity to put some of the theory into practice on my placement year. What’s the reality now you are here? I thought I would spend all day in the office with my head stuck in spreadsheets but that really isn’t the case. Describe a typical day No two days are the same. I can be on site working with a client, working on plan details with our project team, for example, forecasting valuations for labour costs over the next month, in the office helping price jobs, or pulling tender responses together. How are you being developed? This is a great learning environment. There is structure to my learning and I will have the opportunity to spend time in different parts of the business. I also have learning objectives to help keep me on track. The best part is being given the freedom to test myself whilst always knowing there are people on hand to support me. What are the key things people need to succeed here? Good self-management and a positive and curious attitude. What are the people like to work with? Very friendly and super professional. It is a great team. I am given a lot of freedom but can go to anyone for help.

SHAILAN PARMAR Placement student 21 years old Based in Birmingham Employed by Overbury

Shailan’s career path: • Work experience with Overbury as a labourer • Degree in construction and commercial management – Nottingham Trent University • Placement year with Overbury • Hopefully returning to Overbury as an assistant quantity surveyor once graduated

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TalkTalk: 25,000 sq ft and 13 weeks on site

National Grid : 15,000 sq ft and 15 weeks on site

Hachette: 100,000 sq ft and 36 weeks on site

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ELAINE’S JOURNEY Joined as a graduate What attracted you to Morgan Lovell? On graduation I applied to a variety of psychology-based roles. I found Morgan Lovell by chance but loved the feel of the company through the interview process. What’s the reality now you are here? Within a month I was right in the deep end! I have had real responsibility from the beginning, a lot of my friends are effectively doing administrative roles but here I have been able to get involved in real projects that have a tangible impact on our clients. Describe a typical day A typical day starts at about 8.30am and involves team and client meetings, workshops, putting together presentations and analysing, interpreting and presenting data back to our clients so they can understand the best office design for them. How are you being developed? The environment is quite relaxed and the work is extremely interesting. I was recently involved in a ‘visioning’ project in Bristol with a FTSE 250 company who were looking at building an innovation centre. They didn’t know what they wanted so we helped them develop the concept design. What are the key things people need to succeed here? Creativity, enthusiasm and the ability to work with others. What are the people like to work with? I am given a lot of autonomy but there is also plenty of support when required. Elaine’s career path: • Undergraduate degree in psychology – Sussex University • Masters occupational psychology – City University • Workplace consultant – Morgan Lovell

ELAINE MULLARKEY Workplace Consultant 22 years old Based in London Employed by Morgan Lovell

To find out more or to apply, please contact Nick Faith with your CV and cover letter. Nick Faith Training and Development Manager 77 Newman Street, London, W1T 3EW E: [email protected] M: 07964 629333

University of Portsmouth : 1,000 sq ft and 12 weeks on site

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