00:00It's a big company, but you still feel seen.
00:04Farrans look at people as individuals and position them in the role that will suit them best.
00:11Farrans is a great place to be. There's a great family feel.
00:14Everybody wants to see you flourish.
00:16They've given me as much information as I've asked for and more.
00:19To invest in their people and drive their people to the best they can be.
00:23You meet different characters, different languages, religions, races.
00:27Some really funny people work here.
00:29It just makes it so much easier to come to work every day.
00:32People understand each other, communicate clearly.
00:34There's an open mindset, an attitude to continuous improvement right the way up to senior management.
00:40I never wanted to do anything easy. I wanted to do something that I enjoy, and I really enjoy this.
00:47Problem solving is exactly what I was looking for.
00:49That's something the construction industry provides so well.
00:52As a placement student, it gave me assurance that it was what I was supposed to be doing.
00:57People develop a broad range of skill sets, transition between departments.
01:02We have a two-year foundation programme, award-winning leadership programme.
01:05It allowed me to take the next step in my career and develop myself personally.
01:10The construction sector play a critical part for future generations.
01:15We've set ourselves targets. Divert as much waste from landfill as possible.
01:19Consolidate our waste providers. Digitise a lot of what we're doing to reduce our carbon as well.
01:26There's such a wide variety within the industry.
01:28Renewables, highways, water infrastructure, planners, programmers, health and safety, engineering, project management.
01:35It's very clear from the start, you could talk to anyone.
01:38You weren't scared of going to people at the top for advice and help.
01:43It's so rewarding to know that you were a part of the team that delivered projects that have such a positive impact on the community.
01:48I've learned so much while I've been here.
01:51The thing that's going to change the construction industry is young people challenging what is there and bringing their new skill set.
01:58Gleaning as much as they can from people who have been there and got the T-shirt.
02:02No matter what a person's desire, there is a route by which they can reach that goal.
02:08There's cutting-edge innovation, new technologies, along with the traditional bricks and mortar.
02:12Your skill set will be placed with whatever role that you want.
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