Daniel, who is currently completing his Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship in Quantity Surveying, impressed everyone on the night by not only winning the Commitment to the College Award, but also receiving the highly coveted Principal’s Award – a title reserved for one outstanding apprentice amongst more than 40 award winners.
This is an incredible recognition of Daniel’s hard work and determination since joining Howard Civil Engineering and beginning his journey at LCB in 2019, where he started with a Level 4 qualification in Quantity Surveying before progressing onto higher-level study.
When asked why Daniel had been nominated for the Commitment to the College Award, LCB praised his willingness to go above and beyond:
“Daniel has volunteered his time to come into college lessons and share his fantastic work experience with other QS Apprentices. He has quietly impressed his lecturers with his dedication, insight, and kindness. His behind-the-scenes efforts and humble attitude have made a lasting impact, proving he is truly awesome and deserving of recognition.”
Daniel himself was surprised by the double success, reflecting on his time at LCB:
“LCB has given me confidence in terms of reinforcing what you do at work, but also filling gaps in where the work can’t expose you to certain things. Studying here, you get an appreciation of the industry as a whole.”
Reflecting on the evening, LCB CEO and Principal Nikki Davis, said:
“This really has been a fantastic year for LCB. Our T Level students received exceptional grades, and we’ve been named one of the first ever Construction Technical Excellence Colleges. The BIG Awards are perfectly timed to celebrate all our excellent students and staff, and tomorrow we’re all back in college for the new academic year which we hope is even bigger and better than the last.”
A strong partnership with Leeds College of Building
Howard Civil Engineering has a longstanding partnership with Leeds College of Building, regularly supporting apprentices through their studies and into professional careers. We believe apprenticeships are one of the most effective ways of bringing fresh talent into the industry, combining hands-on learning with academic development.
Daniel’s success is a shining example of how this partnership helps create well-rounded professionals who not only thrive within their workplace but also give back to their peers and the wider industry.
Investing in the future
Ewan Mason, Recruitment Manager at Howard Civil Engineering, said:
“Daniel is one of eleven exceptionally talented apprentices currently developing a career pathway with Howard Civil Engineering. Our commitment to apprenticeships is about building futures, supporting personal growth, and equipping the next generation with the skills they need to succeed in the ever-evolving construction sector. We’re proud to see Daniel recognised on such a prestigious stage and look forward to supporting many more apprentices as they follow in his footsteps.”
Congratulations, Daniel – a truly well-deserved recognition of your talent, hard work, and commitment!
