While new team members have joined us over the past few months, our momentum also derives from developing the exceptional talent already within Stancold.
A strong illustration of our approach is the advancement of Ben Galey, who is moving from project coordination into a Trainee Quantity Surveyor role within the commercial department.
Since joining Stancold in 2021, Ben has spent over four years as an integral member of the project coordination team, helping project managers and on-site installers by managing the tools and materials required for efficient and effective delivery.
As Stancold was prepared to invest in Ben’s development within the construction industry, he considered going down the project management route. Despite having the skills and experience for it, he felt project management was not the area where he’d thrive most.
Over his time in the business, Ben formed a strong professional relationship with Stancold’s former QS Adam Wenlock, gaining valuable insight into the QS role and its importance within a construction business.
‘The priorities of a Quantity Surveyor align closely with what mattered to me as a Project Coordinator,’ says Ben. ‘When I would be involved in a project, I’d watch over the budget like it was my own. Not short-changing our suppliers in any way but finding rational methods to save the company money without compromising quality.’
Ben’s new role places him at the heart of commercial control, ensuring Stancold is fairly compensated for completed works and maintaining clarity across all parties involved in complex projects.
As part of his evolution into the Quantity Surveyor role, Stancold has facilitated Ben to join a five-year course in Commercial Management at the University of the West of England (UWE), setting him on the path to full QS qualification.
‘It’s a big commitment for me, but it’s also a big commitment for Stancold,’ says Ben.
Once a week, Ben has been travelling to UWE’s Frenchay campus for his studies. So far, it has been a general overview of commercial management in construction, but Ben is particularly looking forward to learning more as the course content becomes more relevant to his day-to-day role at Stancold.
During the remaining four days of the week, Ben has seamlessly integrated into the commercial team, bringing valuable perspective from his project coordination background and deep knowledge of how Stancold operates.
Join us in wishing Ben well on his continued development and exciting new chapter!
