BSP Consulting

Promotions

We are delighted to announce that three members of the BSP Consulting team were promoted in February.

Graduate civil engineer Ki Mclaren became a civil engineer, graduate flood risk engineer Thomas Hall became a flood risk engineer and graduate civil engineer Finlay East was promoted to civil engineer. Congratulations to all three.

Early career networking

BSP is part of a group of businesses which has set up an early career networking group exclusively for juniors and apprentices in the Regent Street and Ropewalk areas of Nottingham, and also pulling in representatives from other businesses in the NG1 area.

Other founding members of the team which has launched NG1Club include Devello Group and Botham Accounting.

The idea behind the new group is to help junior members of staff grow their network, learn from others, meet peers from within different industries and to connect with apprentices and early stage professionals.

The inaugural event took place on 20th February at Browns in the city, followed by a second event on the 24th April. Please let us know of anyone who you feel would benefit from attending future events and we can add them to the list.

New starter

We are pleased to welcome graduate civil engineer Hicham Chaikh, who joined our Nottingham team in February.

Women in the Built Environment

Our business development manager Carrie Booth spoke at the Women in the Built Environment event organised by the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment at Nottingham Trent University earlier in the year.

The event heard from a range of women who work in the sector – highlighting the range of opportunities within the built environment, as well as the benefits of networking and mentoring.

Carrie, who talked about her 20-year career journey and about BSP’s female engineers, was speaking in her role as a committee member for the Nottingham Women in Construction group.

Greater Lincolnshire Construction and Property Awards

We were delighted to share a table with CORE Architects at the Greater Lincolnshire Construction and Property Awards organised by Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce and held at the Double Tree by Hilton in Lincoln in February. Well done to all the finalists and winners.

School fair

Representatives from BSP Consulting attended the Higher/Degree Level Apprenticeship Fair at The West Bridgford School earlier this year to give students an insight into the opportunities available.

Recent BSP degree graduate Josh Plumridge, who undertook a four-year university course while an apprentice structural engineer, and now qualified and appointed as a structural engineer with us, was able to give a first-hand account of his experience.

He was joined at the event by BSP associate structural engineer Gareth Ellison.

The fair was open to year 12 and 13 students and their families and gave them the opportunity to learn more about what apprenticeships are available now and in the future, what future employers are looking for when recruiting, such as qualifications, skills, qualities etc, the benefits an apprenticeship can provide and the variety of opportunities available to them after education.

 Spring careers event

Members of the BSP Consulting team enjoyed engaging with students at Loughborough University’s Spring Careers Fair in February.

We were able to share details about the work experience and graduate opportunities that we offer, along with our continued support for staff through to chartership.

BSP director Paul Elphick and business development manager Carrie Booth represented the company.

NTU Insider Insights Panel

BSP director Tony Goddard joined a Nottingham Trent University Insider Insights Panel to give advice and understanding to young people about careers in the building, construction and surveying sectors.

The aim of the event was to ground students’ understanding of a particular sector through the real-life experience and career journeys of guest panel members.

Promoted as part of NTU’s SPRING FORWARD programme, the event gave Tony – who studied at Trent Poly, now Nottingham Trent University – the opportunity to share his career journey and provide advice and tips to students thinking of going into civil or structural engineering.

Padel tournament

Associate director Monika Anszperger and principal civil engineer Oliver McElroy represented BSP Consulting at the inaugural Construction and Property Padel Cup which raised money for Derby County Community Trust (DCCT).

Our duo played four games in the group stages against teams from Pick Everard, FHP, Armsons Barlow and Morecroft, winning two and losing two. Congratulations to Morecroft Electrical, who went on to win the tournament, which was held at We Are Padel on Pride Park in Derby.

Hosted by project managers and construction cost consultants Armsons Barlow in partnership with DCCT and Clowes Developments, the tournament attracted 32 teams and raised £1,031.54 for DCCT from a combination of the entry fee and through a raffle which featured a range of prizes, including a sparkling breakfast for two at Darley’s, a corporate 4-ball at Horsley Lodge Golf Club and a signed Derby County shirt.

“Padel was a great way to connect with other businesses in an informal capacity and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it,” added Oliver.

No Cannes Do 2025

Thanks to everyone who joined BSP Consulting, Roythornes Solicitors, Aspbury Planning and Pulse Consult for the No Cannes Do 2025 event – held in Nottingham for those not at the world real estate event MIPIM. It brought together professionals from the construction and property sector and was a great opportunity to network on home soil!

UKREiiF attendance

MD Carl Hilton, director Paul Elphick and business development manager Carrie Booth will be attending UKREiiF 2025 – the UK’s Real Estate, Investment and Infrastructure Forum – from 20th to 22nd May. To arrange a meeting there, please get in touch.