Building contractor in Shrewsbury provides employment for a large number of workers, setting a new benchmark.
In a commitment to nurturing young talent in the construction sector, SJ Roberts Construction Ltd has expanded its apprenticeship training programs, partnering closely with Shrewsbury Colleges Group. This partnership, which has been in place since 2004, allows students to gain practical experience in the industry.
The collaboration between the two entities provides a solid foundation for students, with T-Level students, along with two students pursuing level four and five qualifications in quantity surveying and site supervisor roles, spending one day a week on site with SJ Roberts Construction.
Stuart Raine, curriculum director for construction and built environment studies at Shrewsbury Colleges Group, expressed satisfaction with the partnership. He believes that students will benefit from the best possible introduction to a working life through SJ Roberts Construction and Lowfield Timber Frames, the latter also participating in the apprenticeship program.
Mike Sambrook, managing director of SJ Roberts Construction Ltd, commented on the partnership, stating that the company is investing in the training process to address a lack of skilled labor in the construction sector. Mr. Sambrook also mentioned that SJ Roberts Construction has long supported apprentices and has witnessed their positive contributions to the company.
Currently, 36 students are involved in the SJ Roberts apprenticeship training, with roles ranging from trainee architectural roles to NVQ-qualified carpenters, indicating a broad approach across different construction trades and skills.
The construction sector has a higher proportion of workers aged 34 and under compared to the UK population as a whole, according to a survey conducted by the Construction Industry Training Board. This partnership is a step towards addressing this imbalance, ensuring a steady supply of skilled workers for the future.
Stuart Raine also emphasized the importance of practical experience in the development of workplace skills, with T-level students, along with the two students mentioned above, attending guest lectures delivered by SJ Roberts Construction and Lowfield Timber Frames.
SJ Roberts Construction Ltd has been recognised for its commitment to apprenticeship training, recently being named a finalist in two categories at the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Apprenticeship Awards 2025. The company's focus on apprenticeships is a testament to its dedication to community workforce development and meeting the increasing demand for skilled workers in the construction sector.
- SJ Roberts Construction Ltd is investing in the training process to address the lack of skilled labor in the construction industry, as highlighted by Mike Sambrook, the managing director.
- The collaboration between SJ Roberts Construction and Shrewsbury Colleges Group offers a solid foundation for students, providing practical experience in the housing, manufacturing, finance, and other sectors related to the industry.
- The partnership between the two entities allows students to gain skills in various areas, including home-and-garden, data-and-cloud-computing, sustainable-living, education-and-self-development, personal-growth, career-development, and online-education.
- With roles ranging from trainee architectural positions to NVQ-qualified carpenters, the SJ Roberts apprenticeship training program takes a broad approach across different construction trades and skills.
- The construction sector has a higher proportion of workers aged 34 and under compared to the UK population as a whole, and this partnership is a step towards addressing this imbalance, ensuring a steady supply of skilled workers for the future.
- Stuart Raine, curriculum director for construction and built environment studies at Shrewsbury Colleges Group, believes that students will benefit from the best possible introduction to a working life by gaining practical experience with SJ Roberts Construction and Lowfield Timber Frames.
- SJ Roberts Construction Ltd has been recognized for its commitment to apprenticeship training, recently being named a finalist in two categories at the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Apprenticeship Awards 2025, demonstrating the company's dedication to community workforce development and meeting the increasing demand for skilled workers in the construction sector.
