Enrok Construction has promoted Chartered construction manager Simon Bennett MCIOB to operations director, after being a driving force within the business over the past 12 months as operations manager.
Since joining the business just over a year ago Simon has played a key role on a number of projects in London and closer to home, including the new £3 million Hartshill Medical Centre, the Ashbourne Sports Pavilion and the Zinc House in Catherine-de-Barnes.
Jordan Mallisch, director at Enrok Construction, says: “This promotion is thoroughly deserved. Simon treats the business as he would his own and shares our vision for the future. We are excited about what we can achieve with Simon as a part of our specialist team of construction experts. What he has supported us to deliver in the last 12 months has been phenomenal and we are looking forward to expanding our delivery of nationwide projects.
“With Simon taking on the overall responsibility of operations, taking a lead in design management and working within the heart of our pre-construction team, I have more time to focus on growing other areas of the business.”
Simon started his career as an estimator before moving into operations, working as a trainee site manager prior to progressing into project and design management. Before joining Enrok he worked at several large construction firms across commercial, industrial and retail projects sectors as well as residential new builds, refurbishment and heritage projects.
Studying at Wolverhampton University alongside his on-the-job experience, Simon became a Chartered construction manager 2020. Commenting on his promotion, Simon said: “This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a young family business doing a brilliant job of making their mark on the construction industry. What I can see from my first 12 months is that the Enrok team is breaking the mould and culture of a typical construction firm – especially around delivering flexibility to meet client needs.”
Simon adds: “I like Enrok’s vision and what they are trying to do in the market. I totally buy into their values and I’m very excited about the part that I can play to contribute to future success.”
This is the second strategic internal promotion it has made in as many months, with the new role created for commercial manager, Charlotte Holyhead announced in April.
Enrok Construction is a privately owned construction company, operating across the UK from its headquarters in Derbyshire. The firm provides developers and clients from the UK and beyond with an all-inclusive construction service.
