Lakehouse named one of the 'best of the best' in construction

A special report by Construction News has highlighted the best employers in the construction industry, listing Lakehouse as one of the 'best of the best' when it comes to putting people first. Following objective analysis of a range of independent audits Lakehouse has been listed in the top fifteen alongside some big players including Wates, Balfour Beatty and Kier.

It comes as no surprise to Lakehouse's Managing Director, Sean Birrane, who started as a trainee Contracts Manager and was promoted to Commercial Director before doing an MBA. Sean said "People development is important to us and internal promotion is encouraged. We welcome women in all areas of the company and some who started in administrative roles are now doing an NVQ level 5 to become Contracts Managers." All staff are trained to at least an NVQ level 2 and the company even employs a Culture and Personal Development Manager to ensure that staff needs are met.

Lakehouse recently achieved the Best Companies accreditation and was listed in the top five of the Good Employer Guide. Carol King, Human Resources Director, said "To be listed as one of the 'best of the best' by Construction News is a massive achievement for Lakehouse. We are going through a huge growth period and making lots of changes so it is especially good to be recognised as a company that looks after its people."