SPONSORED — Formed by Robert Davies in June 2014, Penfro Consultancy Limited is a practice of Chartered Quantity Surveyors and Cost Consultants based in Meyrick Street, Pembroke Dock. The practice is regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Penfro Consultancy provides professional contract and commercial support for construction projects working in both the private and public sectors, including fund monitoring for lending institutions and with projects throughout Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire, and Powys.
The company currently operates with a team of five Quantity Surveyors in addition to the administration team and is very proud to have supported business administrator Jade Wilson who has recently completed her apprenticeship with PRP Training Wales. Jade originally started with the company on the Welsh Government’s Kickstart Programme and progressed onto an apprenticeship of which she has now completed.
Penfro Consultancy Ltd is currently driving a recruitment campaign to attract the next generation of Quantity Surveyors in Pembrokeshire and the company is currently recruiting for an Apprentice Quantity Surveyor to join the team, of which they can study for either a BTEC Level 3, HNC in construction management or a new Apprentice Degree in Quantity Surveying launching in September 2024.
This is a great opportunity for someone to start a career and develop their skills through the apprenticeship route whilst gaining invaluable knowledge from a team of highly qualified and experienced Quantity Surveyors.
Construction is a vastly important industry in Wales and the skills obtained while completing an apprenticeship in Quantity Surveying can lead to a recognised qualification and invaluable experience to progress to become a chartered surveyor. Further details can be obtained on the role by contacting the practice.
Penfro Consultancy is very active in engaging within the community, including local schools and colleges introducing the pupils to roles within the construction industry.
They have recently filmed a video with Careers Wales describing the role of a Quantity Surveyor and setting a task for the pupils to complete. The video was introduced to pupils aged 11 – 16 as part of their numeracy curriculum encouraging pupils to achieve in STEM related subjects.
Penfro Consultancy has attended several Careers Fairs and engagement events at Pembrokeshire College. There the surveyors at the practice take time to talk to students about the industry and the pathway that the BTEC in Build Environment provides into the construction industry in general and specifically a career in Quantity Surveying.
Penfro Consultancy is also recruiting for a RICS accredited degree qualified Quantity Surveyor with a minimum of three-year experience, to join the growing team in their Pembroke Dock office.
To apply for either position, candidates can email HR Director Andrea Davies on [email protected] with their CV.