An American football coach who completed an Everest Base Camp Trek this year is the latest recruit to an Ashby company based at the Ivanhoe Business Park.

Experienced estimator Andy Lillington has joined workplace consultants and office fit-out specialists Blueprint Interiors.

Andy, who lives in Leicester, has a BSc. Hons Construction Management and over 20 years' experience in the construction industry.

Over the last decade he has focused on the interior design and build market, working in a various roles including site manager, contracts manager and latterly as a pre-construction manager.  

His new role at Blueprint Interiors will involve working alongside the design team to prepare project specifications and quotations, liaising with sub-contractors, and preparing detailed project information to enable the smooth handover to the delivery team.  

In May, Andy completed an Everest Base Camp Trek and also enjoys coaching American Football for Tamworth Phoenix Phutures Academy, cooking, baking and BBQ.

Andy said: "I'm really excited about the opportunity to work for a company that puts people and employee wellbeing first - not just internally, but clients and community as well. 

"WorkLife Central is an inspiring head office with awesome collaborative environments which were a real attraction for me to join an award winning team."

Rachel Biddles, Operations Director added: "Andy has wide ranging experience which will be a great addition to our team.

"He can relate to the needs of both colleagues and clients and able to quickly build strong relationships with clients and our supply chain partners."