A 30-year-old woman building a successful career in the construction industry is encouraging others in Somerset to follow her footsteps.

Jasmine Gray is site manager at Barratt’s Somer Meadows development in Midsomer Norton. She has worked her way up the career ladder in an industry which has traditionally always been male dominated.

She joined the housebuilding sector in 2016 after finding her passion at university while working with local landlords on property maintenance. At 20, after completing her degree, Jasmine applied for Barratt’s Graduate Scheme.

She progressed from a trainee assistant site manager to a site manager within two years, jumping at any opportunity to broaden her learning and develop her skills.

As a woman in a male-dominated field, Jasmine worried about being feeling unheard in her early career, however, she pushed to learn, grow and become an asset to her team, allowing her reputation to flourish, she says.

“Early in my career, I sometimes worried that my voice wouldn’t be heard as much as others, when I first started nearly ten years ago, being a woman on site was still a novelty. But now, with Barratt actively encouraging more female site managers into the industry, it’s becoming far more normal, which is exactly how it should be,” Jasmine added.

Richard Lawson, sales director at Barratt Bristol, said: “Jasmine Gray is just one of many women who have grown their careers at Barratt, and we’re incredibly proud to be part of her journey.

“For young girls who are thinking about what their next step may be, an apprenticeship or sponsored degree programme is a fantastic route into the industry. You’ll earn a qualification, develop vital new skills and be paid along the way.

“If you’re considering a future with Barratt, we encourage you to get in touch today and discover the opportunities available.”