Ryebridge apprentices are the next generation of construction industry

Ryebridge’s 12 Days of Christmas

To mark this year’s festive season, we wanted to reflect on some of the work the company has been involved with in our local communities, and also look ahead at what 2025 has in store.

On the ninth day of Christmas…
Securing the future of the construction industry

This year’s cohort of Ryebridge apprentices are looking forward to their futures with the company.

The group of seven recruits – all at various stages in their training – were tasked with predicting what they would be doing in a year’s time, with their answers put into a sealed envelope for the next 12 months.

The line-up of apprentices includes: James Arnall, studying Civil Engineering at the University of Herts; Nancy Tucker, studying Accountancy Level 2 at Bedford College; Mason Pender, in his first year of a BSC in Quantity Surveying at London South Bank University; Ronnie Costen, studying Construction Management at Oaklands College; Finn Scully, on a Level 3 Survey Technician course at Bedford College; Max Banham, studying Level 3 Site Management at Bedford College; and newly recruited Mason Hendy, who has yet to begin a course.

They reflect the company’s commitment to investing in the next generation of employees by supporting them with education, experience and insight into how the business works.

As part of their training, all new recruits are assigned a mentor within the firm who will have time put aside specifically for working with them, ensuring there is always someone they can talk to if they need advice or help.

One of the jobs many of them will be working on will be the new Alpha taxiway extension at London Luton Airport, after Ryebridge recently won the tender for the multi-million pound project.

Ryebridge founder and owner Daniel Coyle told them: “The construction industry will give you experience in many different facets of life, and as such can just be the means to get you to the next stage of your career.

“Where you see yourself next year might not be where you end up, as there are always new opportunities becoming available.

“But although it’s good to continually question yourself, ultimately being happy at work is the most important thing, as your career will go by very quickly.”