Megan Groom named joint New Professional of the Year at G4C Awards
Megan Groom has been named joint New Professional of the Year winner at the Generation for Change (G4C) 2026 Awards, with Castle celebrating the success of its rising talent following the ceremony.
Project manager, Fraser Adamson, was also shortlisted in the same category, recognising his achievement in reaching the final stage of a highly competitive awards process and highlighting his continued development and contribution within the business.
Part of Constructing Excellence North East, Generation for Change (G4C) champions young professionals and promotes continuous improvement across the UK construction sector. Constructing Excellence North East is a member-led organisation that brings together clients, contractors, consultants and public sector partners to drive best practice, collaboration, innovation and improved performance across the region’s-built environment.
Project engineer, Megan, 24, was recognised for her exceptional technical ability, rapid career progression and leadership beyond her years. Judges praised her success in leading complex projects, applying advanced academic research to real-world delivery and achieving outstanding outcomes for clients while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
Megan has led technically complex M&E projects during her time at Castle while continuing to further her academic qualifications alongside her role. Over the past 24 months, she completed a Master of Science in Building Engineering at Leeds Beckett University, achieving a distinction in 2025, having previously completed a Level 6 Bachelor’s top-up degree in 2023.
Her commitment to professional development, mentoring apprentices and championing the next generation, particularly women in engineering, was all highlighted as part of the award recognition.
Megan, said: “It means a lot to be acknowledged alongside such talented professionals across the industry. I am fortunate to work within a supportive team at Castle that encourages continuous development and I am passionate about developing my skills while supporting the next generation coming into the industry.
“This is a huge moment for me in my career and I look forward to continuing to create impact within the industry as I continue my career at Castle.”
With its headquarters in Hebburn and offices in Glasgow and Edinburgh, Castle is one of the UK’s leading providers of all disciplines of construction, employing over 200 people and delivering high-quality engineering and contracting services across design, build, mechanical, public health, renewable and electrical engineering.
Fraser, 26, currently leads several high-profile contracts as a project manager and has played a key role in strengthening client relationships, supporting repeat business and helping secure new work opportunities for the business.
He has also embraced Castle’s mentoring culture, working closely with operations director, Shaun Powell FCIOB, BSc (Hons), while undertaking both internal and external CPD and completing his Level 6 NVQ in Construction Management following his Construction Engineering and Project Management BSc (Hons) degree in 2023.
Alongside his own professional development, Fraser also mentors PlanBEE trainees, providing live site experience and leading educational visits for construction students at Gateshead College.
Craig Muldoon, divisional director Build, at Castle, said: “Both Megan and Fraser’s achievements at the G4C Awards reflect the strength of talent within the business and the dedication the pair show to maintaining a standard of excellence in everything they do. They are strong examples of how investing in training, wellbeing and professional development can strengthen culture, raise standards and support long-term growth across the business.”
Castle also sponsored the Mentor of the Year category at the awards, with design director Matt Thomas, presenting the award on the night.