06/10/2026
Continuing our awards success trajectory for 2026, Hindmarsh was recently awarded the Excellence Award at the Schools Industry Partnership Awards.
The award recognises Hindmarsh as an employer who demonstrates an outstanding commitment to supporting and developing work placement students. By providing students with a valuable opportunity to experience the workplace, develop practical skills and gain a greater understanding of their chosen industry. By investing their time, knowledge and resources into work placement students, the employer plays an important role in helping young people develop the skills, experience and confidence needed to successfully transition from education into employment. Their commitment to mentoring, inclusion and providing meaningful workplace experiences demonstrates excellence in supporting the next generation of workers and makes them a deserving recipient of the Employer Excellence Award.
Over the last twelve months, Andrew Barkby - Senior Site Manager, represented Hindmarsh by dedicating his time and energy to host students for their work placement on the Gables school project, starting with one student per week to expanding to four per week. In total, 54 students completed their placements throughout the year. With over 20 years of construction experience, Andrew’s wealth of knowledge was enriched by the students with the positive feedback to match:
“Hindmarsh construction was a very welcoming and friendly environment even though it was hard work everyone still had a smile on their face, they were very helpful. Definitely an amazing experience”
“Honestly would love to come back here one day”
“Thank you to Hindmarsh Construction for an amazing work placement experience! Everyone was so welcoming, friendly and fun to work with. I learnt so much and really enjoyed my time with the team”
“It was a great first experience to the job site”
Congratulations to Andrew on his recognition and a big thank you to the Gables project team for supporting the students’ work placements with Schools Industry Partnership.