Category: Careers
Supporting Local Education
A Look at Our Recent Community Engagement
At Parrott Construction, we believe in building more than just homes and infrastructure — we’re committed to supporting the communities we work in, especially when it comes to inspiring the next generation. This month, we’re proud to highlight a series of recent community engagement activities that reflect this commitment in action.
Inspiring Young Minds at Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School
As part of their Superhero Day, Nita Wills from our team visited the nursery class to talk about what it means to work in construction — and how builders play a vital role in creating the places we live, work, and play. The children enjoyed hearing about the “superhero” jobs involved in building projects, and we were pleased to donate a range of play materials including foam bricks, large bricks, kinetic sand, and magnetic shapes. These hands-on resources supported their learning through imaginative play and sparked some brilliant questions from the pupils.
Careers Inspiration at The Bedford College Group
Earlier this term, we also took part in a careers event hosted by The Bedford College Group, speaking with students about the wide range of career opportunities available in the construction industry. Our team enjoyed answering questions, sharing experiences from the field, and helping students understand how their skills and interests could shape their future career paths in the sector.
Hands-On Learning at Compass Primary Academy
We also visited Compass Primary Academy in Kettering, where students were given the opportunity to explore the tools, materials, and safety gear used on construction sites. Our team brought along foam bricks and mini hi-vis vests to help bring the topic to life, encouraging children to think practically and creatively about the built environment around them.
These activities are just a small part of our ongoing commitment to education, outreach, and community support. We believe that early engagement helps build awareness, curiosity, and confidence — and we’re always proud to contribute where we can.
We’re Hiring – Painter/Decorator
Parrott Construction is expanding our trusted team.
We’re looking for a skilled Painter/Decorator to work across a variety of residential and commercial new build and refurbishment projects. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a competitive salary and benefits package.
What we’re looking for:
✔️ Experience in painting/decorating (or recently completed apprenticeship)
✔️ Ability to work independently and as part of a site team
✔️ Understanding of Health & Safety regulations
✔️ Full UK driving licence
✔️ Pride in craftsmanship and attention to detail
🛠️ Join a supportive, hands-on environment where quality matters.
To apply, please send your CV to carol@parrottconstruction.co.uk
Celebrating Success!
We are incredibly proud of our apprentice, Kian Hall, who has been awarded ‘Inspirational Apprentice of the Year’ after successfully completing his Level 2 Groundworks Apprenticeship at Milton Keynes College.
The Milton Keynes College Group celebrated its apprentices’ achievements with a graduation event on Thursday, 27th February at the Ridgeway Centre, recognizing the hard work and dedication of each individual.
Huge congratulations to Kian on this well-deserved achievement! We look forward to supporting him as he continues his groundworks career with Parrott Construction.
We’re Hiring – Join Parrott
Parrott Construction is looking for skilled and reliable individuals to join our team! We have multiple full-time, permanent positions available:
🔹 Van Driver / Labourer
🔹 Skilled Groundworker(s) (Must hold valid Excavator, Dumper, and Roller tickets)
🔹 Telehandler Operative & General Site Operative
Requirements:
✅ CSCS card preferred (but not essential)
✅ Valid UK driving licence required for all roles
✅ Ability to work independently and as part of a team
✅ Willingness to work on our sites across Beds, Bucks, Herts, Cambs & Northants
What We Offer:
💷 Competitive pay rates & benefits
📅 Full-time, direct employment with long-term stability
📈 Professional development opportunities
🏗️ The chance to work with a well-established and reputable builder\
If you’re looking for your next opportunity and meet the criteria above, we’d love to hear from you!
📩 Apply now by emailing carol@parrottconstruction.co.uk
📞 For more details, contact Kelvin Clarke at 01234 849680
L2 Groundworks Apprenticeship Completion
We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone for one of our team members, Kian Hall. After dedicating himself to both practical on-site training and academic learning, Kian has successfully completed his Level 2 Groundworks Apprenticeship.
Throughout his apprenticeship, Kian has gained invaluable hands-on experience working alongside our skilled and experienced groundworks team. This real-world training has been complemented by his one-day-a-week attendance at Milton Keynes College, where he developed the theoretical knowledge needed to excel in his role.
Kian’s hard work, dedication, and determination have paid off, and we couldn’t be prouder of his achievement. We’re excited to have him continue as a permanent team member, contributing his growing expertise to future projects.
Congratulations to Kian for this well-earned accomplishment, which is a testament to his commitment and the strength of apprenticeship programs in fostering the next generation of skilled professionals.
Contracts Manager Vacancy
Role Description
This is a full-time Contracts Manager role located in our offices in Kempston, with regular visits to sites. The Contracts Manager will be responsible for managing, developing, and implementing contracts for construction projects, overseeing budgets, ensuring compliance, and facilitating communication among clients, suppliers, contractors, site managers and other relevant parties.
Company Description
Parrott Construction is a respected and experienced main building contractor based in Bedfordshire, with over 50 years of experience delivering high-quality new build and refurbishment construction projects. The company works on projects in both the public and private sectors, with project values ranging between £500,000 and £6 million. Specialising in diverse schemes, from education to sports and leisure, healthcare, commercial, industrial, residential, and public buildings, the majority of our projects are located within a 60-mile radius of our head office. Our extensive experience in the design and building of accommodation for housing associations has earned us the trust of our clients.
Qualifications, skills and experience
- Previous experience in a similar role within construction contracting, ideally within design and build
- Strong knowledge of construction contract management, legal requirements, and best practices
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritise tasks effectively
- Ability to work collaboratively and harmoniously with cross-functional teams and contractors
- Good communication skills, verbal and written, with accurate grammar and language skills
- Knowledge of Health & Safety best practice and compliance
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Attractive salary and benefits package available
Please apply in writing with CV to: carol@parrottconstruction.co.uk