The 24-year-old, who lives in Hackney, works for affordable housing specialist Lovell. She took the top spot in the under-25 category at the awards which celebrate the achievements of women in a traditionally male-dominated sector.
Amanda has worked with Lovell since 2004, completing a bricklaying apprenticeship with the company, gaining NVQ Level 2 and 3 qualifications. She was then promoted to Lovell’s management trainee scheme which has seen her working on major construction projects in London and the south East, including a large-scale housing development which Lovell built at the Yallops Yard site in Bow. She is currently part of the Lovell team working on a housing refurbishment programme in Islington. Having completed her BTEC National Award and BTEC Certificate, she is now studying for an HNC qualification in construction.
“Rising stars like Amanda are the reason we invest so much in our apprenticeship and management trainee programmes, and I’d like to congratulate her on this award,” says Lovell regional director Steve Coombs. “She has real talent and we are delighted to have helped her develop her career as part of our team. Amanda has impressed everyone she has worked with throughout her apprenticeship and in her role as a management trainee.”
“Some people still think of construction as a man’s job but that’s not true nowadays,” says Amanda. “I would definitely recommend it as a career to any woman interested in becoming a construction professional. I’ve had a lot of support and encouragement from the people that I’ve worked with during my training, from Lovell, the company’s subcontractors and at college.”
Amanda was presented with her trophy at a special awards dinner in Manchester.
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