Jamie Barry

1. Describe MCD in three words. 

For me, three words that describe the company best are; Quality, Standards, Ambitious 

2. What was the moment you knew you’d made the right decision to work here? 

My first day when I found out that I was working at the V&A 

3. What has been your best day at work?

 There’s been plenty, but probably one of the group days out.  We had a good day together and it was a great laugh.

4. Describe something that has happened that can only happen here? 

Being introduced to a wide and diverse group of clients in the Heritage industry.

5. What are you most proud of in your time working for MCD? 

I love walking down the Hintze gallery in the V&A, a gallery I worked on during lock down when I was relatively new to the company. 

6. What would you say to someone who’s thinking of applying for a job with MCD

Go for it! we aren’t a massive company but it’s a really nice place to work. Everyone knows everyone from the managers to the tradespeople and you get to work at some cool places! 

7. What is your name? 

Jamie Barry “séamas de barra” in Irish ? 

8. What is your job role and responsibilities at MCD?

I recently got promoted to the role of Working Site Supervisor for MCD Heritage. My roles and responsibilities are making sure that everyone is working safely on site and making sure that we are delivering to the right standards.

9. How long have you been working for MCD? 

I have been working for MCD Heritage for three and a half years now. 

10. What made you want to work with MCD? (Over other competitors/ industries) 

 Experiencing things that I wouldn’t normally experience on a normal building site – from famous artwork and the newest exhibitions at the Tate Briton. 

11. How will your skills benefit MCD? 

I don’t know how my skills will benefit the company, but I try my best to work hard each day and learn if I can “every day is a school day”. I try to be as friendly as possible and get on with everyone.

12. What are you most looking forward to in your role? 

For the time being, my short-term goal is to get more comfortable within my role as every week the Site’s we work on are different. Over the long term I want to progress within the company.

13. What was the moment you knew you’d made the right decision to work here? 

The company has offered me several training courses that have helped me to better myself. I feel that there is a chance for me to progress, and I want to continue working towards a better future.