McAleer & Rushe Graduate Brochure 2023/2024

Build as a team.

Grow as individuals.

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028 8676 3741 www.mcaleer-rushe.co.uk

WELCOME

SEAMUS MCALEER

E A M O N N L AV E R T Y

Founder & Chairman

Group Chief Executive

At McAleer & Rushe, we support, develop and nurture our staff from the beginning of their journey and throughout their careers.

Our Placement Students and Graduates will be guaranteed to receive invaluable industry experience through our bespoke professional development programme.

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WHO WE ARE

400+

Talented Staff

50+

Years of Continual Success

24

Live Projects

£400m Turnover

OUR HISTORY Our Company is built on strong family values and a distinctive characteristic of our business is to retain and develop a highly experienced workforce.

Formed in 1967, the Company has enjoyed over 50 years’ of success for its expertise in hotel, residential, office and student accommodation developments.

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2023+ Continue to expand and grow, new opportunities.

2017 Company celebrates 50th Anniversary.

2010 Recognised as one of the leading D&B Contractors in UK.

2000 Significant growth with Mixed Use projects across UK & Ireland.

1995 Expansion into the Hotel Sector.

1982 Evolution into Commercial Developments.

1971 Eamonn Laverty joins the company.

1967 The Beginning. Founded

by Seamus McAleer & Jim Rushe.

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Offices London Cookstown Belfast

OUR REACH Thriving throughout the UK & Ireland, we currently have 24 live projects across many major cities.

We are working on some of the most exciting projects across the UK & Ireland, varying from standalone buildings to complex mixed-use schemes with construction values ranging from £20m to £200m.

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PROJECTS

LONDON

MOUNT PLEASANT PHASES 2, 3 & 4 501 Residential Units £193m Contract Value

LIVE JOB

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LONDON

SMUGGLERS WAY, WANDSWORTH 554 Residential Units £190m Contract Value

LIVE JOB

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LONDON

SOUTH WEST LANDS, WEMBLEY 741 Residential Units £186m Contract Value

COMPLETE

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OTHER NOTEABLE JOBS Southbank Place, London

£142m

LIVE JOB

NE01, Wembley

£78m

LIVE JOB

Stroudley Walk, London

£88m

LIVE JOB

Ocean Drive, Edinburgh

£85m

LIVE JOB

Park Lane, Liverpool

£28m

LIVE JOB

Leeds Tech Campus, Leeds

£42m

LIVE JOB

Exchange Sq., Birmingham

£68m

LIVE JOB

City Square House, Leeds

£57m

LIVE JOB

North Wharf Gdns, London

£86m

COMPLETE

Little Victoria St., Belfast

£142m

COMPLETE

Chapel St., Manchester

£23m

LIVE JOB

St. Crispins, Norwich

£42m

LIVE JOB

Canada Water, London

£28m

LIVE JOB

Cannon Park, Coventry

£77m

COMPLETE

GMV Plot 301, London

£41m

COMPLETE

Longley Place, Brighton

£55m

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PATHWAYS

ENGINEERING PATHWAY Welcome! Start Corporate & Site Induction. Setting Out for Construction. Total Stations & Levelling Equipment. Survey Camp.

Let’s Go! 0-3 months CPD Concrete Types & Procedures.

RC Frames 3-5 months Programme Review. CPD Reinforced Concrete.

Temporary Works 5-7 months Added Responsibility. CPD Temporary Works.

Street Works 7-9 months Programme Review. CPD Street Works & Facades.

Success! 9-12 months CPD Basement Works. Graduate from Programme. Option for CIOB Chartership!

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SURVEY CAMP We have worked closely with our expert engineers to develop a new hands-on training programme for placement students.

The programme is designed to give placement and graduate students a chance to practice basic engineering tasks off-site, before they begin their tenure on live sites.

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QUANTITY SURVEYING PATHWAY Rachel Kennedy Rachel joined the Company as a Placement Quantity Surveying student in June 2022.

Hi Rachel, can you tell me about your placement as Quantity Surveyor in McAleer & Rushe?

From day one everyone was so welcoming, which made settling in a lot easier. I loved that no two days were the same and there were so many learning curves along the way.

They are a without a doubt a great Company to work for.

That’s great to hear! Can you share what role your mentor played during your placement year?

Yes, my mentor was there to guide me throughout my placement year creating an incredible support system, encouraging me to work independently while always being there if I had any queries or wanted to bounce ideas off them.

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Excellent. What did you learn most during your placement year?

I learnt so much!

The key responsibilities that a Quantity Surveyor has to undertake on a day-today basis, alongside developing my own qualities and skills such as organisation and communication.

What did you enjoy most about your time with McAleer & Rushe?

I liked the mix of being on site and in the office. I really enjoyed meeting new people, such as clients, subcontractors and being able to work with people from different departments across the business.

What would you say to anyone thinking of applying to join McAleer & Rushe?

I would highly recommend McAleer & Rushe as the experience you will receive is second to none and everyone in the Company is so friendly. I can definitely say that I have gained more knowledge coming out of placement as it allows you to see all aspects of construction projects and lets you bring your academic knowledge from university to life.

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Sounds like you’ve had a great Placement year Rachel!

What are your plans after you Graduate next year?

I am delighted to say I will be returning to McAleer & Rushe in June 2024 as a Graduate Quantity Surveyor!

I was lucky enough to be offered a bursary by the Company which helps with costs throughout my final year at university and means I can focus solely on studying knowing I have a guaranteed job when I graduate.

I’m looking forward to returning next year already!

WATCH DAY-IN-THE LIFE REELS

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WE DEVELOP OUR PEOPLE Why Choose McAleer & Rushe to Start Your Career?

1. On The Job Learning At McAleer & Rushe we believe the best way to develop is with practical experience. This takes the form of a combination of onsite and office based learning.

From the outset you will be given specific tasks and responsibilities.

2. Workplace Mentor You will be paired with a mentor who will help you on your journey and will offer advice, support and guidance as required. Our development programme ensures you are equipped with the tools you need to achieve your career aspirations and you always have someone at hand for assistance or a second opinion.

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MRICS, IMechE or any other professional body, McAleer & Rushe will cover the membership fee and support you through the process.

4. Structured Training Our programme has been specifically tailored to give you the best training experience available within the industry including CPD events, work shadowing and external training courses.

5. Benefits • Competitive salary • Pay increase after first year for Graduates • 29 days holiday entitlement, with December holiday shut down • Accommodation and flights provided (if required) • Pension Scheme with Company contribution • Opportunity for exceptional placement students to be offered the McAleer & Rushe bursary to assist with their University fees • Opportunity to work on award winning projects • Health Cash Plan • Gym subsidy available • Cycle to work scheme • Recruitment Referral scheme • Fast track career progression • Volunteering and charity opportunities • Participation in project team and company wide events including team building days and various health and wellbeing events.

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.

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LEADING LADIES At McAleer & Rushe, we are proud to have so many talented and skilled females who have influence in key roles from Administration to Director level with everything in between.

Charlene Millen Head of Sustainability

I am proud to lead the Environment & Sustainability team in the Company to ensure we are protecting and enhancing the environment within our construction projects and delivering social value strategies to leave a positive lasting legacy.

I love how broad and varied the role is, and as society transitions into a low carbon economy the work has never been more fast paced and challenging.

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AWA R D W I N N E R TA N YA O ’ N E I L L

‘SURVEYOR OF THE FUTURE’ Tanya O’Neill first joined us as a placement student in June 2021 and was granted a McAleer & Rushe bursary for her final year of studies.

Tanya has been named ‘Surveyor of the Future 2023’ by Ulster University in their annual Quantity Surveying & Commercial Management Awards.

We are thrilled to have her return full-time as a Graduate Quantity Surveyor and look forward to helping her progress and achieve her career aspirations.

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WE REWARD PERFORMANCE

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SPOTLIGHT ON SUCCESS

2023 Project Director

2020

Paul Marlow Construction Manager of the Year 2016 I joined McAleer & Rushe in 2008 after graduating from Ulster University with a degree in Quantity Surveying. I found working with a mentor was a great foundation which provided me with the tools and knowledge I needed to manage my first project.

From entry level McAleer & Rushe has offered me multiple opportunities.

Their approach to staff development and training played a huge role in me being the youngest ever person to receive the Construction Manager of the Year Award in 2016.

2018

Contracts Manager

2016

2014 Project Manager

2012

2010 Assistant Project Manager

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SPOTLIGHT ON SUCCESS

2023

2022

Eimear Doyle

Assistant Site Manager

2021

Empowered through career progression I joined McAleer & Rushe in 2017 as a Site Engineer working on an award-winning, residential development. My senior managers gave me the breadth and trust to advance within a very short period of time into a Senior Site Engineer role.

I have also been given the opportunity to mentor a Graduate Site Engineer which not only has helped to build my leadership skills but has given me an additional form of job satisfaction.

I have been promoted to Assistant Site Manager. I enjoy the mathematical and pragmatic elements of the role as well as the many challenges on site. It is a truly rewarding career where hard work pays off.

2020

Senior Site Engineer

2019

2018

Site Engineer

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SPOTLIGHT ON SUCCESS

2023 Senior Site Engineer

2022

Eoin Cullinan

2021

Site Engineer

Placement Site Engineer to Senior Site Engineer During my time with McAleer &Rushe I have been presented with the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects, from high rise student accommodation to inner city residential projects. My early experiences as a Placement Site Engineer and returning as a Graduate Site Engineer have equipped me with the fundamental skills required to be Senior Site Engineer.

Experienced mentors and colleagues have been vital in advancing my knowledge of the industry and my career.

2020 Graduate Site Engineer

2019

2018

Placement Site Engineer

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SPOTLIGHT ON SUCCESS

2023

2022

Project Director

2021

Eoin Gormley

2020

Site Engineer to Project Director in under 10 years

2018

Since starting with McAleer & Rushe I’ve had the opportunity to work on many types of projects from large scale hotels to inner city, high-end, residential projects.

My initial role as Site Engineer involved all technical aspects of on-site surveying.

I gained invaluable experience working closely with the other members of the site management team and then moved into the role of Site Manager. Mentoring from my senior managers provided me with the knowledge and key opportunities to push further with my career which took me into project management and recently, a Project Director role.

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GET IN TOUCH

Why Work for Us?

WHY WORK FOR US? Corporate Responsibility & Values Our approach to corporate responsibility and our sustainability policies and practices are directly linked to our three fundamental corporate values: 1. To develop high quality buildings that meet the needs of today’s occupiers whilst at the same time creating sound investments.

2. To adopt best practice in the design, specification and construction of these buildings whilst doing so within agreed programmes and budgets.

3. To ensure that quality assurance and health and safety procedures are implemented at all times thus maintaining efficiency of working practices and safety of staff and sub-contractors.

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We think CREATIVELY Our staff are our most valuable assets. Our success is built upon a highly experienced and innovative workforce.

We stand for QUALITY We strive to exceed our clients expectations and our experience as a Developer and a Design & Build contractor differentiates us from our competitors.

We do amazing PROJECTS Our project portfolio includes student accommodation, residential, hotels and office schemes.

We do it ON TIME We work in a fast paced environment to challenging deadlines but we pride ourselves on the ability to delivery to programme on all our projects.

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How to Apply Applications are welcome at any time of the year as we are continually seeking high calibre candidates.

Submit Your CV Please send your CV to our recruitment team via email recruitment@mcaleer-rushe.co.uk Remember to include your contact details and let us know your availability for interview.

The Interview The interview process will involve a face to face interview with one of our Directors and a member of the Human Resources team.

You will be given more information about the role you have applied for, the development programme, the Company and what you can expect if you come to work for McAleer & Rushe.

Equal Opportunities McAleer & Rushe are an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to creating a working environment that values fairness, diversity and inclusion.

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