A host of female apprentices at Mercury Engineering have turned out for a networking event.

The engineering firm hosted an event at its Apprentice Development Centre in Dublin, showcasing the career and development opportunities available to women in construction.

Panelists from across Mercury's Business Units and from a variety of different backgrounds hosted an engaging discussion with an emphasis placed on the achievements of some of Mercury's female apprentices who have progressed through the trades to senior positions within the company.

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The panel included former apprentices, Linda Coyne, Senior Planner, Joanne Bradley, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Cathy Kane, Senior EHS Officer and recently promoted Business Unit Lead, Aisling Goff who provided insight into her career with Mercury.

Also in attendance at this event were Sabrina Loughman, Group EHS Coordinator, Joanne Cluxton, Group HR Director, Niamh Gilmore, Group Wellbeing Coordinator and Conor Gray, Apprentice Development Manager.

Speaking to the female apprentices, Linda Coyne said: "I have enjoyed a wide-ranging career with Mercury having started out as an apprentice 24 years ago. I would recommend an apprenticeship to any young women who are interested in working in the construction industry. After completing my apprenticeship, I have worked in a range of roles, including cost control, quality and planning. The benefit of possessing a trade has greatly helped to shape my career."

This event on Friday 11 March brought a close to Mercury's International Women's Day celebration, with similar networking events for female apprenticeships scheduled throughout the year.