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Zoe McLeod: 21 Years of Innovation, Support, and People<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Plowman Craven, our team is our strength and few embody this more than Zoe McLeod. Joining as a temporary administrator on a rail project over two decades ago, Zoe\u2019s journey has been anything but ordinary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From coordinating surveyors at train stations to managing a specialist business support team and overseeing all our systems, her career is a masterclass in growth, adaptability, and innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zoe laughs when recalling her early days:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI came in as a temp, and I never thought I\u2019d still be here 21 years later. But I stayed because the people make it, and the opportunities just kept coming.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her role today spans managing systems, triaging queries, and ensuring operational efficiency across teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI do everything I can to make processes run smoothly, so people can focus on their work. I want teams to be self-sufficient and empowered.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zoe has supported a wide array of projects, from the Houses of Parliament restoration to King\u2019s Cross redevelopment. She also fondly remembers film projects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI stood in the Harry Potter classroom set and even helped scan Natalie Portman for V for Vendetta. Those are experiences you don\u2019t forget!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When asked what makes Plowman Craven different, Zoe doesn\u2019t hesitate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s the people, the variety of work we do, and how strong we are in innovation.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her advice for aspiring business support professionals is clear:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBe curious. Challenge the status quo. Learn, ask questions, and think about how processes could work better.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outside the office, Zoe\u2019s passion for the arts, sport, and charity shines through. She\u2019s an avid theatre goer, a former contemporary dancer, and leads the KidsOut Giving Tree, bringing festive cheer to children in need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zoe\u2019s story reflects what makes Plowman Craven special, a culture that values people, innovation, and making a difference, both inside and outside work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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