Kate Mills

belt, kicking off her career selling cakes and biscuits across the UK. Her pathway into construction was fortuitous, a chance conversation in the school playground and a role with a global engineering firm was the catalyst for the past 17 years in the industry.

As a passionate ambassador for diversity in construction, she actively encourages young women to consider a career in the industry. Kate was the first woman to chair The Building Forum Devon & Cornwall in 2019 and has been a committee member of South West Women In Construction for 15 years, beginning her tenure as Chair in 2022.