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12-06-2026

O'Neill & Brennan Attend Meet The Employers Event

Our Account Manager, Paulina Szczygielska, recently attended the Meet The Employers (MTE) event, a well-established and highly valuable initiative that supports engagement with local communities across Greater Manchester, while also helping to raise O’Neill & Brennan UK's profile within the region.

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10-06-2026

How to Build a Construction CV with No Work Experience

Starting a career in construction can feel challenging when every job seems to ask for experience. The good news is that employers understand everyone has to start somewhere. A well-written CV can help you demonstrate your potential, even if you've never worked on a construction site before.

08-06-2026

Building Futures in Blackpool

On 20th May, our Contracts Manager, Genevieve Odularu, attended the opening of the Community Skills Centre at the Talbot Road Government Hub project in Blackpool, delivered by Vinci. The initiative will support a cohort of 11 students through a 13-week programme to introduce them to the industry.

27-05-2026

O'Neill & Brennan Take Part in the Lighthouse Charity Walk

Our Quantity Surveyor, Megan Lennon, and our Procurement Manager, Victoria O'Reilly, recently joined Multiplex for a 12km charity walk in support of our charity partner, The Lighthouse Charity, a charity providing free emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing support to the industry.

22-05-2026

Building Confidence For the Next Generation at Ercall Wood Academy

Last week, our Contracts Manager, Genevieve Odularu, attended Ercall Wood Academy in Telford to support Year 10 pupils with mock interviews as part of the IHP Royal Shrewsbury Hospital project. The sessions gave students the opportunity to practise their communication and interview skills.

20-05-2026

Selamawi Gobosh Wins Operative of the Month at 75 London Wall

Great to see more well-deserved recognition for the team at Multiplex’s 75 London Wall project. Congratulations to Selamawi Gobish on receiving this month’s Operative Award following an outstanding contribution during the project’s CLOCS audit.

14-05-2026

What Recruiters Actually Look For in Candidates

What recruiters actually look for in candidates isn’t just what’s written on paper. The people who stand out are typically those who are reliable, adaptable, professional, and easy to work with, not just those with the most impressive CVs. Often, the strongest candidates aren’t

11-05-2026

The Rapid Rise of Digital Infrastructure

One of the most interesting shifts in UK construction right now is happening almost quietly in the background: 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗱 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲. Across the country, hyperscale data centres are being approved and delivered at pace.

06-05-2026

Staff Recognition at 56 Bishops Avenue

Great to see our teams recognised on site at 56 Bishops Avenue, where Wates Group senior management awarded Amazon vouchers in appreciation of their efforts. The recognition reflects the team’s consistent commitment to maintaining a safe and secure site, particularly given the many challenges.

06-05-2026

Building Futures in Plymouth with Seetec

Our Senior Account Manager, Adam Roseveare, recently returned to Seetec Plymouth for his second event in just a couple of weeks; continuing to build strong relationships and support pathways into construction. During the visit, Adam delivered an engaging presentation on careers in the industry.

27-04-2026

Creating Pathways into Construction

Our Senior Account Manager, Paul Devlin, was in Coventry on Friday meeting with candidates from NIS Group who are currently progressing through their training. It was a great opportunity to speak directly with individuals looking to enter the construction industry.

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