Investing in the Future – Welcoming Beth to Komfort

 

At Komfort, attracting new, energetic talent to the industry is key to driving innovation and best practice. That is why we are thrilled to introduce Beth, who has joined our Northern team as a Pre-Construction Coordinator, a brand-new role created to streamline our operations and champion our commitment to quality. 

A recent university graduate, Beth was drawn to Komfort with an interest in construction and the built environment, specifically, seeing concepts on paper come to life in the real world. 

A Vital Cog in the Northern Wheel

Beth’s role is a direct reflection of the Golden Thread ethos being implemented across Komfort. Positioned as a central cog for our Northern team, she provides crucial support from RIBA Design Stages 0–3 through to pre-construction stage 4. Her work bridges the gap across specification, commercial, estimating and contracts departments to keep projects organised, informed and risk-free. 

Her core responsibilities include: 

  • Qualifying Incoming Enquiries: Ensuring early project alignment and feasibility. 
  • Estimating & Document Control: Maintaining a seamless Golden Thread of information from early design through post-construction. 
  • Project Tracking & Relationship Building: Keeping tenders moving and raising RFIs with contractors to proactively manage and minimise risk. 
  • Social Value Initiatives: Working alongside local educational establishments to support our ongoing social impact goals. 

Hitting the Ground Running

Though new to the sector, Beth has embraced every challenge with enthusiasm. In her first few months, she has already visited project sites (including our Task project), attended pre-start meetings, participated in lessons-learnt debriefs, explored our Manchester showroom and engaged in partner meetings. 

“My proudest achievement is probably how I’ve pushed myself outside of my comfort zone,” shares Beth. “I’ve moved into a completely different working environment and industry, and although there has been a lot to learn, I’ve really challenged myself to adapt, take things on board and become more confident within my role. I’m proud of how far I’ve come and how willing I’ve been to learn.” 

Mentoring the Next Generation

Beth will be directly supported in her career development by Pre-Construction Manager Ellie Lawford and Estimating Manager, Simon Goodison, along with the wider Komfort business. As Beth establishes her foundations, the role will naturally evolve, offering an exciting pathway for long-term growth. 

Ellie Lawford highlighted the impact Beth is already making: 

“The pre-construction coordinator role has been created to give our estimating and external teams the support they need, helping us bring best practice to every stage of the pre-tender and tender processes. 

Working closely with our internal teams at every project stage and drawing on valuable ideas from our external ‘Call-in’ sessions, we have shaped a role that helps us capture and check key details to minimise risk, while keeping the team informed, organised, and supported. 

It has been lovely to see Beth embrace this role and work alongside the Leeds team to develop the process. Beth is an integral part of our Komfort family, and I look forward to supporting her career as the role continues to grow. We are really excited for the journey ahead together and are so proud that she is part of our team.” 

Please join us in giving Beth a warm welcome to the Komfort family! We can’t wait to see where her journey takes her.