Farrans Senior Quantity Surveyor Rebecca McAteer has been shortlisted for the Inspirational Leader (Contractor) category at the Inspiring Women in Construction and Engineering Awards.

The awards recognise individuals and teams making outstanding contributions to gender diversity across the industry. Winners gain national recognition, with achievements celebrated by New Civil Engineer, Ground Engineering and Construction News.

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McAteer's career has been shaped by challenges, personal growth and determination. She is known as a people‑first leader who consistently delivers strong commercial outcomes by investing in her team.

During demanding project phases, she is credited with fostering continuity, trust and direct, respectful communication. Colleagues describe her as someone who listens carefully, acts quickly and supports people through conflict, confidence gaps, bereavement and personal pressures so they can bring their best to work.

The awards ceremony will take place on 16 September at the London Hilton on Park Lane.