Createability ramps up its team

With the industry showing no slow down in the redevelopment of old, outdated leisure centres and the launch of boutique and low cost health clubs, Createability has bolstered its team of 39 with four new joiners.

Mark Beckett has been appointed as Mechanical and Electrical Technical Manager. Having met Createability’s Managing Director, Ian Cotgrave, more than 20 years ago, when he consulted on a leisure project, Becket has worked on a number of projects for Createability over the years, including the current £8 million redevelopment of Bath Leisure Centre.

Cotgrave explained: “Mark is a first rate M&E Design Consultant, degree qualified in Environmental and Energy Engineering and his talented skill set was previously lacking within Createability, where mechanical and electrical components account for nearly 40% of our turnover. Mark will assist the internal teams in all aspects of M&E from initial design and costs through to procurement and eventually handover.”

Beckett said: “Having worked as an M&E Design Consultant for Createability on a variety of projects over the years I’m appreciative of their forward thinking approach on project developments and looking forward to assisting the team with their continued growth and achievements.”

The appointments also include two apprentice trainee site managers, Nathan Clark and Alex Field. Both related to current Createability staff, Clark is Regional Senior Site Manager Simon Clark’s son and Field is Regional Senior Site Manager Chris Grainge’s nephew. Both will complete a two year apprenticeship.

The pair, both studying an apprenticeship in Construction Management, will be shadowing Createability’s site management teams and learning all construction disciplines with a view to taking on the role of Assistant Site Managers.

Cotgrave continued: “We recognise there are skill shortages in construction generally and so we are keen to do our bit by helping to develop young talent. The apprentices will be site-based and involved in all aspects of the construction projects, in order to learn the ropes and give them an all-round experience of site activities, including labouring.”

Bob Bruce has returned to the company as Customer Care and Quality Manager, after a two year break, and is responsible for the delivery of high quality construction works at site level, ensuring projects are handed over at with zero defects. With many years experience running his own decorating company, Bruce is used to driving quality of finish and his role will focus on continuing to set these high standards across all Createability projects, also acting as the main point of contract post contract completion.

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Editor’s notes:
Createability is a design and build specialist working in the trust, local authority and education sectors. Over the last 20+ years they have delivered more than 550 developments worth over £100 million. www.createability.co.uk

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