Мать и дочь из Кингсвинфорда одновременно получили квалификацию по проектированию водных систем

A KINGSWINFORD mother and daughter are celebrating after completing the same industry qualification while working together at S&R Construction. Julie Totney and daughter Alysia, who both work in the firm’s multi-utilities department, have achieved Level 3 Diplomas in Network Construction Operations for the water sector. The pair, who have worked at S&R for eight and six years respectively, are now qualified to design and project-manage complex water systems for residential, commercial and industrial developments. The competency-based diploma requires candidates to demonstrate technical knowledge and practical work in water-network construction. Julie, who has recently been promoted to multi-utilities projects director, said: “We’ve got a very close relationship both at home and at work, so it was nice to support each other through the next stage of our personal development.” She added: “The course is very competency driven and you have to deliver up to five practical examples of your work, which shows you understand the complexities and technical elements of designing water systems for use on live sites.” Alysia has also recently gained a Foundation Diploma in Low Voltage Electrics. She said: “I never thought I’d be studying the same thing as my mum, but it was really useful to bounce ideas off each other and gain support when I’d hit a challenge.” S&R Construction employs nearly 400 people across its multi-utilities, groundworks, traffic management and housing divisions. The family-run business has invested in a new £8 million headquarters in Kingswinford and has created 50 jobs since 2025. Julie and Alysia are among eight relatives employed across the company’s warehouse, estimating and operational teams. Julie said the arrangement reinforced the firm’s family culture and helped foster a personal approach with customers. S&R managing director Steven Sankey said: “Julie and Alysia are fantastic members of our team and sum up all that is good about S&R. “They’re committed, passionate and knowledgeable and always keen to take on more responsibility and technical competences. I’m delighted they’ve passed their Level 3 diplomas at the same time.” Accredited to the Gas Industry, National Electric and Water Industry Registration Schemes, the company holds several framework contracts for Colas and Network Plus, as well as delivering local authority contracts for Dudley Council.