Family foundations

Estimating Manager Damon Winter and his Cadet Engineer son Rhys Winter are among the many family members who contribute to BPC’s success, sharing a passion for delivering infrastructure projects that benefit our communities.

Damon joined BPC 25 years ago as a trainee Contracts Supervisor, building his skills and understanding of the industry working with “hard but genuinely fair” foremen who shared their knowledge. “The best way to learn is to get your hands dirty on site,” he says. “At BPC the people are the company. Change may be constant, but the BPC philosophy and attitude has been consistent and I’ve worked with some amazing people.”

Rhys made his own decision to join BPC two and a half years ago, starting as a construction worker in a piling crew before beginning his Engineering Cadetship, fully supported by the business. He always knew he wanted to do something with numbers and problem solving. “I'm geared towards solving problems, which is a big part of being a Civil Engineer. I’ve been involved in some great projects so far, across a range of civil disciplines - piling, marine, and structures.”

Damon says he wouldn’t have supported Rhys joining BPC “unless I knew he had it in him”. “He’s got an appetite for learning and thinking outside the square and I’m very proud of what he’s achieved in a short time.”