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Working with a developer encapsulates various disciplines of Civil Engineering. Not only do I get exposure to different specialisms, I often get to see the product of the work I do throughout the project lifecycle, and I have more involvement in so many elements of the final product; from substructures and infrastructure to boundary treatments and landscaping.
I have always loved to invent creative solutions to problems. Right from primary school I would always try and elevate design related projects with a unique flare. Going to an engineering specialist secondary school was a no-brainer choice for me and I was encouraged to pursue my passions and find a sector to focus my career on. Even today, I love to create, design and use my problem-solving skills to make the world and my home environment a little better.
Working with a housing developer involves so many unique elements. I coordinate with multiple teams within the company and right from purchasing a field or brownfield site to handing over keys and helping customers with technical queries after they move in, the insights of an engineer are a valuable asset. Part of the work I do is designing infrastructure such as levels, roads and drainage. I also coordinate projects to ensure stakeholders such as local councils, highways authorities and housing association’s needs and requirements are met.
Progressing with my Engineering Technician qualification with the Institution of Civil Engineers. I started the process a few years before submitting my application and although I knew I had the credentials and experience to complete the process, I faced a lot of challenges during those years that discouraged me. Finally getting to a stage where I had the support and confidence to continue, reminded me of my capabilities and gave me the discipline I hoped to gain to progress with my chartership
