Get to Know the Team: Jon Porter

• How would your friends describe you?

I think they would say that I’m honest

• What led you to this career?

My family was in construction industry and so this inspired me to go to college for training which allowed me to follow in their footsteps. I did my initial training with Kier and worked for them for 10 years before joining CW Duke as an estimator/surveyor and helped them to expand the business into other sectors, such as healthcare and social housing. I was extremely proud to be involved in the management buy out from Terry Duke in the early 00's when Terry decided to retire.

• What motivates you?

My biggest motivation is seeing the company doing well. I am very committed to the company; seeing high rates of client satisfaction, client loyalty and achieving outstanding results is what keeps me going.

• What trait do you admire most in others?

I admire honesty and determination. I think that everyone should be honest about their intentions. Determination is important for me because I am a very determined and goal-oriented person. I worked hard to achieve what I am right now. Both these traits resonate with my personality and values.

• If you could live anywhere, where would it be?

I really like Bristol; this is where I grew up and lived all my life. Honestly, I would not move anywhere. I like travelling here and there, but there is no place like home for me.

• What is your favourite project at CW Duke?

One of my favourite projects is social housing that we did with Curo. Partnership with Curo allowed us to go into the social housing sector and have an impact on the community. The project was challenging, but very interesting and rewarding. I am proud to be a part of this project because it was great to create housing for people in need.

And the final question:

• What is the best piece of advice that you can give?

Work hard, be determined, put all the effort in.