Maxi Construction Supports Future Talent Through Career Ready Programme

Maxi Construction is proud to continue its commitment to nurturing young talent by supporting the Career Ready programme for the 2024/25 academic year.

As part of this initiative our Compliance Manager, Lisa Aitken, has taken on the role of mentor to Lexi Pirie, a student from Inveralmond Community High School. While Lexi is still exploring her career options, her four-week placement at Maxi Construction offered her a first-hand look into the dynamic world of construction.

Ahead of her placement, Lexi benefitted from tailored support including a mock interview and CV preparation session with Lisa. Once at Maxi Construction she was given the opportunity to gain practical experience across a variety of departments including compliance, marketing, surveying, buying, admin and accounts—helping her build a broad understanding of the many roles that contribute to the industry’s success.

Lexi successfully completed her placement with an end-of-placement presentation where she confidently reflected on her experiences and what she had learned.

Reflecting on her time at Maxi Construction, Lexi shared:

“Before starting, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from an office environment. But now I’ve gained valuable insight, not only into the construction industry, but also into the diverse roles that make up a successful workplace. Collaborating with different teams helped me better understand the responsibilities and contributions of each department and I’m especially grateful to my mentor for guiding me through that experience. The kindness and support I received from everyone at Maxi made me feel truly welcome and I deeply appreciate how comfortable they made me feel from day one. While I may not have a clear career path just yet, my placement has opened my eyes to exciting new possibilities and given me a stronger sense of what my future could hold. It’s also reignited my passion and made me even more determined to pursue my dream of educating abroad.”

Lisa Aitken added:

“It’s been fantastic to mentor Lexi and watch her confidence grow over the placement. Programmes like Career Ready are so important in helping young people see what’s possible and supporting them as they make decisions about their future. I look forward to meeting with Lexi over the coming months ahead of her graduation in May 2026.”

Maxi Construction remains dedicated to inspiring the next generation, helping young people build skills, gain experience and discover the career paths open to them within the construction sector.