BPSDC partners contractor to promote careers in construction segment

KUALA LUMPUR (June 23): Malaysian-owned UK property developer Battersea Power Station Development Co (BPSDC) is partnering its main contractor, Carillion, to hold events to promote careers in the construction sector, Bernama reported today.

The events, “Women Into Construction” and “Open Doors”, promote the wide variety of construction jobs involved in creating the first mixed-use phase at the Battersea Power Station in London.

BPSDC Construction director Mike Grice said the two events provide an opportunity for the company to share its expertise and the passion of the employees at Battersea Power Station to inspire potential talents for the construction sector.

"We will have job opportunities in construction throughout the next decade and by opening our doors and telling our stories, we want to fuel new career choices," Grice said in a statement today.

As for Carillion, its senior project director Keith Hutton said the firm supported the initiatives as they fit its values, diversity and inclusion philosophy.

"Events such as these are an important platform for showcasing the dynamic and fulfilling careers that are available within our exciting industry," Hutton added.

The Battersea Power Station site is owned by a consortium of Malaysian players comprising S P Setia, Sime Darby and the Employees' Provident Fund, while BPSDC is the project development manager.

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