07/10/2026
Last week, Ryan interviewed four candidates for a position we have live with Casey Group.
Alongside the role, we wanted to offer a one-week work placement to someone looking to get into construction.
Meet Connor. 👋
At just 21, Connor already has a real passion for construction and the rail sector, with ambitions of becoming a site engineer one day. But what really stood out to me was his work ethic.
Since 16, he’s volunteered at the Lancashire Mining Museum, and this year he spent five months volunteering in Huddersfield — travelling nearly 1 hour 30 minutes each way, every day to do it.
That level of commitment told me everything I needed to know.
So when I found out the Casey Group project was just five minutes from his home, I knew he deserved the opportunity.
And he’s already doing really well. 👏
The pictures say it all, from interview to working on site.
A huge thank you to Casey for continuing to create opportunities for young people across Wigan and Leigh.
This is what meaningful social value in construction looks like.
Ionic Community Connections are here for it. 💙