A former Royal Marine who saw service across the world is in contention to win a second industry award this year.
Tom Jupp, who works as a site manager for the Vistry South West has been shortlisted in Role Model of the Year category of the British Ex-Forces in Business Awards.
Tom is one of six Vistry finalists and the ceremony takes place in London this September.
Earlier this year Tom landed a National House Building Council Pride in the Job Quality Award for his work on his Vistry site in Wellington, Somerset.
The former colour sergeant joined Vistry in 2019 as a trainee assistant site manager as part of the company’s commitment to attract former military personnel.
Vistry has a track record of backing the military and has publicly pledged to help and support veterans. In 2021 the company re-signed a pledge, known as the Armed Forces Covenant, to reinforce its gold status at supporting members of the armed forces community.
Tom said: “My time in the Royal Marines provided me with all the building blocks I needed for my career with Vistry and it gave me the transferrable skills needed in my work such as time management, attention to detail and leadership skills.
“I loved my time with the Royal Marines, but I consider myself incredibly fortunate in my new work. Site management is a perfect fit for me and I am loving every minute of my new career.”
Senior site manager Gary French said: “Tom has been an inspiration for everyone in terms of the speed with which he can adapt to new situations and learn the standards to be achieved – these are both characteristics that his military background has prepared him for.
“During a period of much change Tom has been a role model of discipline and calm and this has shaped the behaviour on his site that is the envy of many.”
Bovis Homes – part of Vistry – was awarded the Ministry of Defence’s Gold Award for the Employer Recognition Scheme in 2019. It first signed the Armed Forces Covenant in 2016 and was the first dedicated housebuilder to receive the Gold Award.
The British Ex-Forces in Business Awards take place at Grosvenor House on 8th September.