BUILDING JOBS

Keneza Scarlett started on site in December

Nancy Roache met the team as part of a Women into Construction mentoring programme The Chippenham Gardens development in South Kilburn

New building projects across Brent are providing residents with high quality new homes and career opportunities

Nancy Roache, who lives in South Kilburn, is looking to make her next career move in the construction industry. She recently met the Higgins team working on the Chippenham Gardens redevelopment project as part of a Women Into Construction mentoring programme.

“It was so good to see the people involved, in person,” Nancy said after she was taken around the site. “It changed my perception of a construction work force. I feel welcome and less concerned about working in construction now.

Such encouragement for us women.”

Keneza Scarlett, 27, has always lived in Brent where she is also proud to be raising her daughter. Last year, she applied for a site admin and liaison apprenticeship through Brent Works. After a successful interview, Keneza started on site in December at the Hillside and Milton Avenue Project in Stonebridge with

Higgins Partnerships.

Keneza said: “Initially, I was a bit worried and nervous about the role, and being a woman in construction, but everyone has been extremely friendly and supportive.

“I’ve gained skills in multitasking, communication, time management, and organisation to manage my apprenticeship and workload. The team is very helpful and 100 percent supportive of my development.”

CHIPPENHAM GARDENS

Once completed, the Chippenham Gardens redevelopment project will deliver 52 new homes that are due to be finished by the end of next year. This will include 22 affordable homes for existing South Kilburn council tenants, and a landscaped public square. THE HILLSIDE

The Hillside development is due to be finished by August 2022, and will house 51 one, two and three bedroom apartments across two blocks of up to seven storeys high, with a roof terrace on both blocks. The Milton Avenue site will feature a terrace of 22 four bedroom, and three storey townhouses.