Gender should never be a barrier to a job
At M&Y we don’t want to be exclusive, we want to be inclusive.
The construction industry is a great place to be right now, and there are so many opportunities to carve a successful career.
Making women in construction safe
One of the primary challenges is the lack of personal protective equipment (PPE) designed for women, leading to safety risks.
We carry personal protective equipment (PPE) designed for women and all sizes at all of our construction sites. This is to make sure the PPE fits well, no matter who walks on site!
We carry personal protective equipment (PPE) designed for women and all sizes at all of our construction sites. This is to make sure the PPE fits well, no matter who walks on site!
Changing societal attitudes
Women often encounter gender bias and discrimination, this could be doubts about their ability to outright harassment.
We work with our teams closely to make sure we have a friendly and inclusive work environment. Our staff work hard to welcome everyone and set them up for success! But don’t take our word for it. Hear what our team have to say:
We work with our teams closely to make sure we have a friendly and inclusive work environment. Our staff work hard to welcome everyone and set them up for success! But don’t take our word for it. Hear what our team have to say:
Representation in industry
The low percentage of women in construction means there are few role models and mentors for aspiring female professionals.
Our Managing director, Gill Kelly invests time in speaking in schools and colleges to reinforce this message. It’s important for young women to receive encouragement from their schools, colleges, friends and family to explore careers in construction if that’s something that interests them.
Our Managing director, Gill Kelly invests time in speaking in schools and colleges to reinforce this message. It’s important for young women to receive encouragement from their schools, colleges, friends and family to explore careers in construction if that’s something that interests them.
Supporting flexible working options
The demanding schedules and the physical nature of construction work can pose challenges for work-life balance, particularly for women who may also shoulder a disproportionate share of household work.
Having a workplace package that is reflective of giving our staff work life balance. Flexible work options, starting school parental leave, enhanced maternity and adoption leave and generous annual leave package all supports our efforts to offer a genuine work-life balance for our teams.
Having a workplace package that is reflective of giving our staff work life balance. Flexible work options, starting school parental leave, enhanced maternity and adoption leave and generous annual leave package all supports our efforts to offer a genuine work-life balance for our teams.
Leadership in action
At M&Y, supporting women in construction isn’t just something we talk about, it’s reflected in our leadership.
Managing Director Gill Kelly has over 30 years’ experience in the industry and has led the growth of M&Y into a trusted delivery partner across construction, repairs and compliance.
As featured in Insider, Gill shared her journey into leadership, including overcoming self-doubt early in her career and building the confidence to lead in a traditionally male-dominated industry. Her story also highlights the importance of allies, people who back others, open doors, and support more women into decision-making roles across construction.
“I’m incredibly resilient, I’m incredibly resourceful, and I don’t take no for an answer.”
This mindset continues to shape how we lead, deliver, and create opportunities for the next generation.
Managing Director Gill Kelly has over 30 years’ experience in the industry and has led the growth of M&Y into a trusted delivery partner across construction, repairs and compliance.
As featured in Insider, Gill shared her journey into leadership, including overcoming self-doubt early in her career and building the confidence to lead in a traditionally male-dominated industry. Her story also highlights the importance of allies, people who back others, open doors, and support more women into decision-making roles across construction.
“I’m incredibly resilient, I’m incredibly resourceful, and I don’t take no for an answer.”
This mindset continues to shape how we lead, deliver, and create opportunities for the next generation.
