Abi Harrop

Second-year undergraduate at Loughborough University, currently on a Construction Engineering Management course. Developing leadership and teamwork through experience in the Yorkshire North and West Army Cadets and the York Women's Rugby Union Team by inspiring collaboration and perseverance. Having gained a T-Level in Construction Design, Surveying, and Planning, aspiring to become chartered within the profession.

Motivated by hard work and learning new disciplines within the construction industry with aspirations to become a project manager.

Cross Trained Associate at JD Wetherspoon (2021-08 – Present)

My drive to progress began as a kitchen associate and progressed to the front of house at JD Wetherspoon. Adaptability skills aided customer requirements due to consistent changes to meet quality performance.

Placement - Shadowing Professional Estimator at Lindum York (2023-08 – 2024-05)

Shadowing the professional estimator to produce a bill of quantities while contributing to the procurement stage and the Design and Build contract meetings. Practical experience through on-site visits by touring construction projects.

Placement - Team Member at Legal & General Modular Homes (2021-08 – 2021-09)

Innovative design- Becoming a team member allowed me to study new modular homes and the initial drawing stages. Visiting their off-site construction warehouse encouraged my understanding of the improved time preparation, quality consistency, and safety standards compared to on-site construction.

Sport Sec Cayley Committee Volunteering at Loughborough University (2024-11 – Present)

Working with the Cayley Committee as a Sport Sec, managing many teams within intermural sports. Coaching the Cayley Rugby Union Football IMS team to varsity was an exciting opportunity. Pioneering an enthusiastic approach formed a high-performing team environment, having organised training strategies. Currently completed 350 hours.

Volunteer at Jen's Special Place Charity (2014 – Present)

Taking initiative by stepping forward as a volunteer to support children, parents, and guardians through bereavement within the volunteer team. Attending fundraising events provides financial resources for the family charity.

Cadet Corporal at Yorkshire North and West Army Cadet Force (2017-07 – 2021-07)

Working in a diverse skill team while upholding the values of The British Army of courage, discipline, respect, integrity, loyalty, and selfless commitment.

Christmas Temporary Sales Assistant at Boots (2021-11 – 2022-01)

Coordination skills to assist with customer complaints and requirements. Determination to learn product information formed my foundation of cost management.

Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Management – Loughborough University (2024-09 – 2028-07)

T Level in Construction Design, Surveying & Planning – York College (2022-09 – 2024-07)

GCSEs in General Education – Vale of York Academy (2016-09 – 2021-07)