World Earth Day- Doing our bit for Sustainability
🌱 Doing our bit for sustainability
We all have a part to play in sustainability. At Tamdown, we are proud to be taking practical steps to reduce our environmental impact across our operations in collaboration with our customers and the supply chain sustainability school:
🌍 Implementing solar powered fuel tanks and welfare on our sites to cut down emissions
🌍 Trialling battery-powered tools to replace traditional petrol equipment
🌍 Operating a fleet of eco-boost and plugin hybrid, Euro 6 compliant vehicles
🌍 Partnering with the Future Forest company, planting a tree for every foundation we pour—so far, we have planted a total of 4,418 since starting this initiative.
🌍 Renewing our Excavator & Dumper Fleet to the latest fuel-efficient, environmentally friendly models, and Investigating Hydrogen Cell solutions for our larger equipment
Together, these initiatives are helping us build a smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable future 💙
Project Progress Update- Haverhill, Suffolk
🎉As one phase comes to an end, another begins!
It’s been great to see the continued progress at our Haverhill site, delivered in partnership with Persimmon Suffolk. Having commenced Phase 3B in Q4 2024, we’re now moving into Phase 4A, which will see the delivery of 90 new homes.
Thank you to Persimmon Homes for their continued trust and collaboration.
We look forward to working together on the successful delivery of this next phase.💙
World Health Day
🦺🫁World Health Day- April 7th👨🏻⚕️ 🩺
World Health Day is celebrated every year on April 7th. This World Health Day, we are taking a moment to recognise the importance of Health and Wellbeing across everything we do.
At Tamdown, health goes beyond safety on site- it’s about creating an environment where our people feel supported, both physically and mentally.
We continually strive to strengthen our Health and Safety approach by enhancing training, sharing practical resources, and encouraging healthy habits. We provide our teams with clear health information, promote regular movement breaks and wellbeing initiatives, and maintain a shared commitment to looking out for one another. Because a healthy team is a happy team 💙👷🏻
Project Progress Update- Eastern Quarry, Kent
🚧Project Progress Update – Eastern Quarry, Kent 🚧
It’s been great to see our Eastern Quarry site start in partnership with Vistry Kent.
This new phase of the development will deliver 216 new homes, forming an important part of the wider masterplan for this growing development. Our scope of works includes infrastructure delivery, cut‑and‑fill operations, and all associated plot groundwork and external works.
Thank you to Vistry for your continued business; we look forward to completing this project with you.
New Project Started – Beaulieu Park, Essex
🚧 New Project Started – Beaulieu Park, Essex 🚧
We’re pleased to announce that we have started the next phase of works at the Beaulieu Park development in Chelmsford by Vistry Eastern Counties.
This next stage, Phases X and Y, forms part of the wider Beaulieu masterplan and includes a total of 270 homes, with Tamdown delivering the first 179. The scope encompasses site wide infrastructure, significant cut‑and‑fill operations, and all associated plot groundworks and external works.
This is an exciting multi‑year project that will see our teams once again collaborate with Vistry to support the continued growth of this flagship community development.
A huge thank you to Vistry for their continued trust and repeat partnership. We look forward to another successful delivery together. 💙
Women in Construction Week
👷🏻♀️Women in Construction Week 👷🏻♀️
As we celebrate Women in Construction Week, we are proud to spotlight some of the impressive achievements made by the women within Tamdown over the past year.
✨Sarah Darville-Downs- Featured in a Causeway podcast episode, using her voice to share how finance can play a pivotal role in enabling change, as well as sharing how Tamdown approached the digital transformation.
✨Izzy Baliga-Received her certificate to officiate the completion of her Business Administration Apprenticeship at Colchester Institute’s Inaugural Apprenticeship Recognition and Achievement Awards.
✨Erika Chinnery & Charlotte Chambers- Recently earned well-deserved promotions to Financial Controller, and Purchase Ledger Supervisor. A testament to their hard work and commitment.
✨Karen Rodrigues Dos Santos- Took part in the housebuilder challenge with her team, trekking over 20 miles through the Yorkshire Dales in just over 9 hours, raising over £4k.
These achievements reflect just a fraction of the passion and leadership the women within Tamdown demonstrate every day.
We are grateful for all of the women within Tamdown for everything they contribute, onsite and off. Your efforts help to inspire the next generation and move our industry forward. 💙
Project Progress Update- Sudbury
👷🏻Project Progress Update- Sudbury🚧
We are pleased to share some great progress over on our Sudbury Site, across all 3 phases of the project. We have fully completed the first phase and are working to programme on phases 2 and 3.
Our team has made outstanding progress, remaining on programme while consistently upholding high-quality standards.
We’re pleased to share the key milestones achieved so far:
Phase 1:
✅ Whole Phase Complete
Phase 2:
✅ 100% Infrastructure installed
✅ 100% plot works to oversite completed
✅ 60% external works completed with residents moved in.
Phase 3:
✅ 85% Infrastructure installed
✅ 40% plot works to oversite completed
Thank you to everyone for your hard work and dedication. We look forward to seeing this development continue to progress in the months ahead. 💙
Project Progress Update- Heybridge
We are delighted to share great progress on our Heybridge site, across all 3 phases of the project. With the first phase completed we are steadily working on phases 2 and 3.
With a naturally high-water table and an exceptionally wet winter, this site has posed some real earthworks challenges. Despite this, our team has delivered impressive progress, staying on programme and maintaining consistent quality.
We’re pleased to share the key milestones achieved so far:
Phase 1:
✅ Whole Phase Complete
Phase 2:
✅ 100% Adoptable Roads and Sewers Installed
✅ 65% Oversites Completed
✅ 40% external works completed with residents moved in.
Phase 3:
✅70% Adoptable Roads and Sewers Installed
✅45% Oversites Completed
A huge thank you to everyone involved for your hard work and commitment. We’re excited to see this development continue to grow and evolve in the months ahead! 💙
National Apprenticeship Week 2026
This week is National Apprenticeship Week, and we have been speaking with our newest Apprentices and hearing about how they are getting on with their apprenticeship journeys so far.
At Tamdown, we remain committed to growing future talent, with a successful history of apprentices. We are proud to continue developing skilled, motivated individuals who help strengthen our business and the wider society.
We are grateful for the enthusiasm, hard work and fresh perspectives our apprentices bring- and for the positive impact these programmes continue to make on our people, our business and our sector.
Read below to hear more…
Meet Alfie
Why did you choose an apprenticeship?
I knew that the University route wasn’t for me. The opportunity to earn while getting hands on experience in an industry, while also working towards a degree was far more appealing.
Did you specifically want to enter the Construction Industry?
Yes, working in the Construction industry is a common theme in my Family, So I have always been interested and keen to work in the industry.
Can you give us a brief summary of your role?
My role as an Apprentice quantity surveyor within the Commercial department focuses on supporting the team with reporting tasks, assisting with Valuations and attending key meetings to develop my understanding of commercial processes. I regularly visit site to observe progress, communicate with the construction team and build practical knowledge of how the commercial function operates.
Has the apprenticeship help you understand more about the industry?
Absolutely, the apprenticeship has given me valuable insight into how different teams work together on site and how commercial processes support construction projects. Regular site visits allow me to observe progress first hand and understand the challenges faced by the construction team. This hands on experience is helping develop my knowledge of the construction industry.
Would you recommend an apprenticeship to others?
I would definitely recommend an apprenticeship as it allows you to dive straight into an industry.
Meet Brandon
Why did you choose an apprenticeship?
The reason why I chose to be an apprentice is because all my family are in the construction industry and in my eyes, I feel I’m best suited to be working outside on site.
Did you specifically want to enter the Construction Industry?
Yes, all my life I have always been interested in construction my dad being in the trade had a big role in that. I was going to follow in he’s footsteps and work with him, but I also wanted to be independent and when I heard of this apprenticeship, I knew I had to take it.
Can you give us a brief summary of your role?
At the moment I’m shadowing colleges on site and learning how groundworks play a big role in house building. My site manager has said he will look to change what jobs and gangs we work with every now and again so I can learn more about the finishing works and Civils side of things.
Has the apprenticeship help you understand more about the industry?
Yes, it has shown me loads of new and interesting things that I would not have known before unless I took this opportunity.
Would you recommend an apprenticeship to others?
Yes, I do recommend this apprenticeship as it has not only helped my health side but also my mental health too. An example of this is before I took this apprenticeship I felt like I had no freedom due to me not getting out a lot which made my communication skills bad, but now I have been working here it has gave me the opportunity to talk to loads of new people. Another great thing about this apprenticeship is that the site managers are always there to talk to no matter what the reason they will listen and help you through anything.
Meet Sam
Why did you choose an apprenticeship?
Whilst Finishing my A Levels at Sixth Form, we had a few events held for us to help us get an idea of different ways we can continue our career/education pathways and the one that interested me the most was doing an apprenticeship. I was shown all the benefits that an apprenticeship scheme can hold for me. They then put me in touch with a few ex-apprentices so I could get more of an understanding of what was to follow after choosing to do one.
Did you specifically want to enter the Construction Industry?
At first, I was very unsure on what career path I wanted to go down. Luckily, thanks to sixth form I had been to multiple events where I was able to speak to different industries. This helped me decide that the construction industry was the one that interested me the most. After doing my research into multiple companies, I found Tamdown and saw that they were taking applicants and knowing they supported apprentices I decided to go for it.
Can you give us a brief summary of your role?
My Role within the Procurement Department as a Buyer consists of daily completion of Material Requests sent in by our Site supervisors. I need to ensure that these orders arrive on time, and the best value possible. Meetings and constant communication with manufacturers, suppliers, and colleagues plays a big role to maintain the product quality and smooth processes that Tamdown is known for.
Has the apprenticeship help you understand more about the industry?
Obtaining an apprenticeship at Tamdown has really helped boost my knowledge of the construction industry as every day I am learning new things that I would have never knew if I didn’t choose to do an apprenticeship.
Would you recommend an apprenticeship to others?
I would most certainly suggest others to pursue an apprenticeship scheme. You’re earning whilst learning valuable information and work experience in the industry that you have chosen. It was the best option for me to take my career down and would definitely be for others.
Meet Luke
Why did you choose an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship seemed like a good way to get a foot in the door to construction. Learning and getting paid.
Did you specifically want to enter the Construction Industry?
I like to work outside, and I like the physical side of work, so construction seemed the best option for me.
Can you give us a summary of your role?
In my role now, I’m shadowing the deep drainage gang. It’s been very interesting so far. My site manager has said he will look to change what jobs and gangs we work with every now and again so I can learn more about construction.
Has the apprenticeship help you understand more about the industry?
Yes, it has, I’ve learnt a variety of skills ranging from Health and safety to groundworks itself, learning on site and in college. Especially with Tamdown who have taught me a lot about values like challenging assumptions and keeping my word.
Would you recommend an apprenticeship to others?
Yes, apprenticeships are a great way to learn the skill of your choosing and earn whilst doing so, I would recommend apprenticeships to friends and anyone else.
Meet Ben
Why did you choose an apprenticeship?
While I was at Colchester Institute College studying Construction and The Built Environment, I heard a lot about apprenticeships and the benefits that they can bring to the table. I knew that I didn’t want to make the commitment of moving away full time to university, however I still wanted to further my education and attain a degree. With the apprenticeship I could gain valuable real-world experience while also achieving a degree.
Did you specifically want to enter the construction industry?
Yes, after choosing my course at college and a week’s work experience in my first year, I knew that this was the industry I wanted take my career further in.
Can you give us a brief summary of your role?
My role in the Estimating department involves assisting everyone in the team where I can, this may be completing take-offs, printing off packs or helping to create bills of quantities. By completing work on multiple different jobs, it opens my eyes to many different types of drawings and the different ways that they are laid out, this therefore has made me feel more comfortable when dealing with different scenarios.
Has the apprenticeship helped you understand more about the industry?
100%, although I am still early on at 4 months in, combining my on the job learning and university has showed me how different parts of construction that I learn at university are applied to the real world. Working around experienced people has helped me to better my knowledge on estimating and show me the time and effort that is applied on a day-to-day basis.
Would you recommend an apprenticeship to others?
I would definitely recommend an apprenticeship. The experience that you gain, while also earning a degree is unmatched. Earning while learning is a great perk and creates a great work-life balance. Specifically, at Tamdown I can say that I have felt welcome from my first day and have been supported throughout to help me learn and build a good start to my career.
Recent Promotions
🎉Congratulations🎉
We are pleased to congratulate Charlotte, Erika and Kieron on their recent promotions. These reflect their continued dedication, professionalism and the high standards they consistently demonstrate in their roles.
This recognition highlights both their individual achievements, and the positive impact they have made within their teams and across the wider business.
Each has shown a strong commitment to their role, bringing their valuable expertise and forward-thinking approach to our ongoing success.
We wish Charlotte, Erika and Kieron every success as they progress into their new roles and look forward to their continued development and future achievements 💙
