Anwyl Homes promotes former trainees

Anwyl Homes has announced promotions for two former trainees, showcasing its commitment to fostering careers in construction.

Chloe Annis, a former cleaner turned construction apprentice, has been promoted to assistant buyer after completing her degree at Bolton University. Alex Hetherington, who joined Anwyl as a commercial trainee in 2021, has advanced to assistant quantity surveyor. Both are based at Anwyl Homes Lancashire in Buckshaw Village, near Chorley.

Chloe, from St Helens, began her journey in 2020 as an apprentice assistant site manager after her role as a contract cleaner on an Anwyl site sparked her interest in construction.

She said: “When I was undertaking a level three construction and the built environment course at Wigan and Leigh College, I worked with the commercial department for a module and enjoyed it, although I had no prior knowledge or experience in the commercial field.

 “There was an opening in the commercial department for a trainee, so I took the offer. I was then enrolled on the level four HNC in construction at Bolton University.

“It was tough during the final year, finding time to complete the projects alongside working, but all the hours I put in paid off.

“Every day is different, and I enjoy the work.

Housebuilding is a very rewarding industry if you work hard and put the hours in. I get along with my colleagues and if I need any assistance I can ask for help.”

Meanwhile, Alex, from Wigan, transitioned to Anwyl after working in hospitality and his father’s construction recruitment business. He has also recently completed the Level 4 HNC in construction at Bolton University.

“As a trainee I was running just one site, but now I’ve been promoted I’ll be given more responsibility and adding a second site.

“My job involves working through the tender process to assign subcontractors, processing payments to them and budget reviews for the site.

He admitted that he had “no idea” what he wanted to do, but is now keen to progress his career with Anwyl and share his experience with others.

“My lecturers have seen how successful I have been in such a short time and have invited me back to talk about what I’m doing.

“I want to progress as much as I can – there’s a lot of progression opportunities. The next step would be to become a quantity surveyor then a senior or managing QS, following a similar career path to my colleagues.”

Further promotions include Nick Watson as assistant design manager and James Barton as managing quantity surveyor, further highlighting Anwyl's dedication to career development within its workforce.

Housebuilding continues to play a significant role in the UK economy, with HBF research showing the sector supports 834,000 jobs, including 10,000 apprentices and trainees.

John Grime, managing director of Anwyl Homes Lancashire, added: “At Anwyl we’re committed to investing in and supporting emerging talent, like Chloe and Alex.

“They’ve been shown great promise and enthusiasm, with the potential to develop further in future.

“They are part of a dedicated and skilled workforce within the business, helping us to deliver on housing targets and provide the high quality, energy efficient homes people want and need.”

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