INSIDE
Construction
Bespoke Consultancy & CITB-Funded Leadership Development Coaching for the Construction Industry
INSIDE Construction is our specialist consultancy and coaching offer, created exclusively for the construction sector. We design inclusive leadership development programmes — and help you unlock the full value of your CITB funding.
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We work with senior leaders, HR teams and operational managers to design funded, inclusive leadership solutions that align with business goals, project demands and people priorities.
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We are proud to be a CITB Approved Training Organisation (ATO) and specialist in inclusive leadership. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your return-to-work pathways, grow your female talent pipeline, or upskill first-time leaders, we work with you to build practical, strategic solutions that fit your culture, people and goals.
Why It Matters Now
The CITB Strategic Plan (2025–2029) is clear:
“Retaining a skilled workforce will be as important as attracting one.”
And yet many construction businesses are still losing future leaders because they can’t find the time, headspace or capacity to act.
At the same time, the pressure to deliver more with fewer people is intensifying. Leadership, culture and retention are no longer just HR issues. They are business-critical.
If you’re grappling with returner attrition, low confidence in new managers, or a leaky pipeline of female talent, you’re not alone. And you’re not behind, you ar just ready for a different kind of support.
What We Offer
INSIDE Construction is a tailored consultancy and coaching service for construction companies who want to:
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Build confident, inclusive leaders at every level
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Retain skilled staff through key transition points
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Make the most of CITB’s Skills & Training Fund
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Embed leadership capability that lasts — not just one-off training
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Create a measurable impact on culture, performance and retention
We help you co-create a funded programme that reflects your goals, structure and on-the-ground reality. This could include:
✅ Leadership diagnostics and cultural mapping
✅ Programme design aligned to CITB criteria
✅ CITB funding application support
✅ Group workshops (online or in-person)
✅ 1:1 coaching for returners, managers or future leaders
✅ Train-the-manager sessions to build in-house capacity
✅ Internal communications, ally tools and evaluation support
Everything we do is evidence-based, practical and people-focused. Our approach is grounded in behavioural science and real-world delivery across the construction sector.
What This Includes
We co-create a package based on your business goals. This could include:
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✅ Leadership diagnostics and culture mapping
✅ Programme design aligned with CITB funding criteria
✅ CITB Skills & Training Fund application support
✅ Facilitated group workshops (online or in-person)
✅ 1:1 coaching for returners, line managers or team leaders
✅ Train-the-manager sessions for sustainable impact
✅ Internal communications, ally toolkits and evaluation support
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We also offer wraparound support to help you:
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Strengthen return-to-work pathways
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Improve retention of women and underrepresented talent
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Grow leadership capability at all levels without over-relying on external recruitment
Who This Is For
INSIDE Construction is for forward-thinking construction businesses who are:
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Looking to make the most of CITB funding
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Keen to address retention and culture challenges
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Ready to support mums, returners and new leaders with confidence
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Committed to inclusive, high-impact leadership development
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Tired of generic training that doesn’t stick
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You don’t need off-the-shelf. You need tailored, strategic, evidence-based support that understands your site, your people, and your pressures.
Three easy ways to work with INSIDE Coaching
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INSIDE Leadership
The INSIDE Leadership programme is a flexible, research-led development programme designed specifically for mums in construction roles. It helps them build leadership confidence, capability, and career clarity—while balancing the realities of modern working parenthood
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Working Parent Coaching
We recommend providing coaching support to parents before, during and on
return from parental leave. Creating the right conditions for a smooth exit,
great ongoing communication and a successful return.
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Maternity returners tell their stories for a long time - we help you to make sure it is a good one.
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Bespoke Solutions
From CITB funded leadership and management workshops to mentoring and coaching skills.
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We work collaboratively with you to create a bespoke package of training and coaching support for your valued employees.
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We design and deliver an impactful learning journey that represents your organisational brand and culture.
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Trusted Across the Built Environment
INSIDE Coaching is trusted by major industry bodies to shape the future of construction and the built environment.
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We are:
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A CITB Approved Training Organisation (ATO)
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A CIBSE recognised trainer providing a bespoke leadership identity and self awareness course developed for their professional development pathway
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Our leadership development is grounded in real life industry experience, tailored to your context and backed by professional credibility.
What Our Clients Say
“Suzanne’s INSIDE Leadership programme has been a brilliant addition to our learning and development offer. In an industry that is heavily male dominated, having a dedicated safe space for the women in our business has been hugely valuable. Her innovative approach combining remote delivery, group learning and personalised 1:1 coaching has given our participants meaningful time for self-development.
The added bonus has been the lasting peer support networks that have formed across our organisation. The impact has been so positive that we’ve since partnered with Suzanne to co-create EmpowerHer, a bespoke internal programme supporting the long-term progression of our female talent.”
Melissa, Head of People & Communication, Beard Construction
CPD and Sector Reach
Our work in inclusive, self aware leadership includes programmes and CPD modules for professional bodies - including CIBSE. Our Leadership Identity & Self Awareness course developed for CIBSE helps technical leaders to build the confidence, self awareness and communication skills to lead with impact.
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“The session was insightful and thought-provoking. I came away feeling energised and with so many takeaways I could apply to my role and team. The course gave me space to reflect on what I bring to the table, and how I show up as a leader. It was genuinely different to other training I’ve attended.”
— Anna Neale, Associate, CBGC
Read Anna's full reflection on our CIBSE Leadership Course
Explore the course on CIBSE’s website
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INSIDE Coaching is proud to be a CITB Assured Training Organisation
CITB Funded Construction Leadership Training That Works
As a CITB ATO we offer funded, sector-specific leadership development that offers measurable impact. The bespoke programmes we offer through INSIDE Construction support your people to:
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Step confidently into leadership role
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Communicate with clarity
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Navigate career transitions, like returning from maternity leave or moving into management
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Strengthen team culture, retention and progression
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With our help you can unlock CITB funding to invest in the development of your internal talent in a way that is affordable, accessible and effective.
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Our INSIDE Construction offer is the perfect way to secure bespoke support for your business.
Helping you to support:
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Talented mums on their return from maternity leave and beyond
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Women in technical roles who are ready to step into leadership
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Aspiring Mentors who are ready to support apprentices but struggle to provide constructive feedback
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Emerging managers who are looking to grow their confidence and capability
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At INSIDE Coaching we understand the identity shift that comes with stepping into construction leadership. We help your aspiring and new managers to develop a leadership toolkit that they have confidence in.
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Our INSIDE Construction packages allow you to choose the perfect blend of:
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Engaging workshops delivered in person or online at times to suit your business needs
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On demand tools and frameworks available to support your new and aspiring leaders as and when they need them
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1:1 coaching providing personalised support, space to reflect and put learning into action
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Peer learning creating community and connection across your business
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How CITB Funding supports you
As a CITB registered business you may be eligible for financial support via your employer network or the CITB Skills and Training Fund. As an approved Training Provider we help you to navigate the funding application process.
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The results you can expect:
The businesses we work with report:
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Increased leadership confidence and clarity
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Improved return to work experiences
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Stronger retention of skilled women
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Enhanced culture and team communication
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This is construction leadership training that drives change - not just ticks boxes.
Why INSIDE Construction?
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CITB Approved Training Organisation
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Deep experience in inclusive leadership coaching
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Proven impact with construction SMEs
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Trusted by companies like Beard Construction to deliver results
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We're not just another training provider. We’re your partner in building a more confident, capable, and future-fit workforce.
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Ready to Get Started?
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INSIDE CONSTRUCTION
INSIDE Coaching specialise in supporting the construction industry to support and retain parent talent. We know you've already invested a lot in the working mums in your team and you are keen to see them thrive.
You know that having a family shouldn't be a barrier to success. INSIDE Coaching is here to help your working parents to be at their best at home and at work, boosting their wellbeing, productivity and performance.
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According to the Office for National Statistics around three quarters of dual-parent families are both in work. It is likely that parents make up a large proportion of your workforce.
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Parent friendly workplaces are good for everyone. a 2020 study, 'Great Place to Work' found that employers who provided better support for working parents had employees who were more productive, loyal and positive. Compared with other workplaces their people also reported greater satisfaction with pay, benefits, management and opportunities.
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There are 32% fewer women in leadership roles after starting a family (Careers After Babies, 2023) and the WHO suggest that the motherhood penalty makes up 80% of the gender pay gap.
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If this is a trend you are seeing in your organisation, get in touch today to find out why supporting working parents is key to attracting and retaining the talented people you need for your organisation to thrive.
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CITB Assured
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CITB Assured Short Courses
Our mix and match Leadership and Management short courses are CITB assured and can be delivered virtually or in person for your organisation.
*If you are CITB registered and pay into the levy you will be eligible for funding to help towards the cost of these programmes. Please get in touch to find out more.
INSIDE KNOWLEDGE
CONFIDENCE
Only 1 in 5 women feel confident returning to work (People Management 2018)
BALANCE
60% of women and 30% of men feel like they can't progress to the top of their profession and balance being a good parent (YouGov)
ENGAGEMENT
Engaged employees are 17% more productive (Gallup)
RECRUITMENT
The average cost of replacing and employee is £30,000 (ACAS)
ADJUSTMENT
There is a critical period 9-12 months after return when mums start to question their role in the workplace (International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentoring, 2008)
TALENT
60% of mums change jobs after maternity leave (citywomen.co.uk) 14% choose to become freelance because it offers more flexibility (Careers After Babies)
DISCRIMINATION
77% of mothers report having a negative or possibly discriminatory experience during pregnancy, maternity leave and/or on return from maternity leave (Equality & Human Rights Commission)
MIDÂ MANAGEMENT
There are 32% fewer women in mid-management roles after having children
RETENTION
93% of women would stay at a company that invests in their career
GENDER PAY GAP
The motherhood penalty makes up 80% of the gender pay gap.
