Originally trading used modular classrooms, the business has grown into a leading manufacturer with five factories across the UK and Ireland. With a £25 million turnover in 2024, the company continues to expand, combining traditional values with modern practices to deliver sustainable, high-quality modular solutions. The leadership team, including Pat’s four sons, drives innovation, community engagement, and environmental responsibility.

What P McVey Building Systems did

P McVey Building Systems has embedded responsible business practices across its operations, focusing on sustainability, employee wellbeing, and community impact. Key initiatives include:

• Developed a new People Strategy centred on agility, inclusion, and empowerment.
• Introduced a hybrid working model with flexible hours and remote options to support work-life balance.
• Created a Leadership Development Programme to build future-ready leaders and foster internal mobility.
• Launched a Wellbeing Framework offering mental health support, financial wellbeing resources, and physical health initiatives.
• Established employee voice platforms, including regular pulse surveys and feedback forums, to ensure staff input shaped decision-making.
• Implemented a Recognition and Reward Scheme celebrating achievements and reinforcing company values.
• Prioritised diversity and inclusion, with targeted training and inclusive recruitment practices.

Key Impacts and Outcomes

• Employee engagement scores rose by 18% year-on-year.
• Retention rates improved by 12%, with notable increases among early-career staff.
• Internal promotions increased by 25%, reflecting stronger talent development.
• Wellbeing programme uptake exceeded 70%, with positive feedback on mental health support.
• Leadership pipeline strengthened, with 40% of participants in the development programme moving into new roles.
• Diversity metrics showed a 15% increase in representation across leadership roles.
• Employee feedback highlighted a stronger sense of belonging and alignment with company values.

What the judges said:

“The company’s representatives’ efforts in bringing to life the approach to people engagement stood out. The passion, enthusiasm, and family values embedded into the company clearly shone through in the entry. There is clear focus on maintaining the three key pillars of sustainability, employee engagement and community. As the company continues to grow, it continues to embrace new ways of working and recognise that with progress comes learning opportunities. There is no blame culture, only an openness to new ways of working”.

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