Lovell is marking Women in Construction Week by celebrating the career journey of Emma Morris, whose progression from Customer Service into health, safety and environmental management reflects the growing opportunities available across the Yorkshire and Humber region.
As the region continues to expand, with new sites coming forward and investment across local communities, Lovell is highlighting the diverse career pathways available within the business beyond traditional construction roles.
Emma began her career at Lovell in the Customer Service team, supporting homeowners and developing strong communication and problem-solving skills. With a longstanding interest in health and safety, she expressed her ambition to move into the field and was supported by Lovell through internal development, mentoring and professional qualifications.
She initially stepped into the role of Health and Safety Advisor, taking on a site-focused remit that included supporting management teams to meet statutory obligations and maintain safe working environments. Her role involved interpreting and applying the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and associated regulations to day-to-day site activity across the region.
Alongside her operational responsibilities, Emma completed her health and safety examinations while working full-time and raising two children, describing the experience as one of the most rewarding milestones in her career.
Emma said: “Moving from Customer Service into Health and Safety was a big step for me. Studying alongside work and family life was challenging, but it gave me the confidence to step outside my comfort zone and build a career in a profession I have always respected. Construction may not feel like the obvious path for young women, but it is an industry full of opportunity, with real support, mentoring and development available if you are willing to take that step.”
Emma also credits the support network within the developer’s wider health and safety team for her progression, including early mentorship from her previous manager and collaboration with colleagues across other regions to share best practice and legislative insight.
David Ward, Managing Director at Lovell, said: “As our region continues to grow, we need skilled, committed people across every part of the business. Emma’s journey shows that construction offers far more than one traditional route in. By investing in training, mentoring and internal progression, we are not only developing talent but strengthening standards across our sites and delivering safer, better homes for our customers. Women in Construction Week gives us the opportunity to champion that message and encourage more women across Yorkshire and the Humber to consider the industry.”
Looking ahead, Emma is excited by the challenges and opportunities that come with regional growth and additional sites coming forward. She hopes that by sharing her story, more women will recognise construction as a sector where they can build long-term, rewarding careers.
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