CMB Engineering ______________________________________________________________________________________________
With over 30 years of experience , CMB Engineering ( CMB ) has developed into a thriving enterprise that has delivered dozens of projects across Wales and the UK . Celebrated for its innovative collaborative approach to contracting , the company ’ s services range from mechanical and electrical engineering ( M & E ) to contract management , maintenance and everything in between . With a constantly expanding team boasting a wide array of skills and talents , CMB is always looking to branch out and diversify the scope of services it offers and the industries it can accommodate . John Green , who serves as Operations Director , shares exclusive insights into the company ’ s evolution from its inception to the present day .
“ Our Founder , Steve Borley , established the company with his wife , Christine , in 1992 . Over the last 30 years , we have grown from turning over circa £ 100,000 in our early days to around £ 100 million this year . We are a very locally focused and family-oriented enterprise , with many of Steve ’ s nephews and brothers , as well as his son working here with us . As a building services contractor specialising in M & E engineering , our services revolve around air conditioning , heating , lighting , small power , and other related areas for the construction industry . Not only do we operate as a subcontractor for principal contractors that include the likes of Wilmot Dixon , but we also work as a main contractor ourselves ,” he enlightens .
Career progression
Recognised as one of the top 200 companies in South Wales , CMB has earned its position through years of dedication to fostering a highly skilled workforce . “ We employ a significant number of people for our size , with nearly 200 staff members across the group . Honouring Steve ’ s ethos of ‘ train and retain ,’ we are dedicated to training a substantial portion of our own people by taking on numerous apprentices each year and empowering them to progress through the ranks of our organisation ,” says John .
“ For example , Steve ’ s nephew , Rob , began his career with us as an on-site craft apprentice 25 years ago and has since become one of our directors . We spend a lot of time and effort on training , aiming to develop the skills of our apprentices , promote them within our organisation , and make them more suitable for the industry they will be entering , which is how we differentiate ourselves . Currently , we are involved in our most technically challenging project to date , and it is being led by five individuals who all started working at CMB as apprentices , highlighting their successful career progression .
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