Aimée, who works as Land and Partnerships Manager in Allison Homes’ East Midlands region, said: “There are more women in senior-level, land-focused roles than when I started in the industry, with the land department evolving from a stereotypically male-dominant landscape to one that is more mixed and accessible. Overcoming the apprehension of being in a male-dominated environment and being comfortable in your own capabilities goes a long way.”
Aimée also looked to the future, speaking on why there’s such a need to create a more diverse industry. She continued: “It’s incredibly important to encourage women into construction at all levels, in all specialisms, to create a balanced, varied and ultimately successful industry. Housebuilding offers a unique variety of job roles that women can become involved in, and we should be promoting this as an exceptional opportunity.
“The best piece of advice I’ve been given is to have confidence in your own knowledge and abilities, and advocate for what you believe in. However, never turn down the opportunity to learn something new, as you never know when it will become useful in the future. Don’t be afraid to be innovative: the housebuilding industry thrives on new-thinking and new ideas.”
Another Allison Homes employee, Georgina McCrae, Planning Director is attending Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce’s International Women’s Day event, where she will discuss the power of mentorship in male-dominated industries.
John Anderson, CEO of Allison Homes, said: “At Allison Homes, we strive to foster a diverse and collaborative workplace, where people feel supported, heard and able to openly share their views.
“Currently 35 per cent of our team are women, with six women being in Director roles and two in Head of Department roles. We are always looking for ways to inspire women to join our exciting world, including recently hiring more women apprentices, and will continue to hold ourselves to high standards as we advocate for more diversity across the construction industry.”
