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People & Careers
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Career path: Charlene Baker - principal consultant at Temple Group
A working trip to New Zealand introduced planner Charlene Baker to large infrastructure projects and since she came back to the UK that has been her focus. -
Industry must take action on diversity and inclusion
We increasingly hear from all quarters that the skills shortages in engineering and related professions are creating huge problems. Sue Percy explains the challenge and suggests a more diverse workforce is the solution. -
National Infrastructure Plan for Skills outlines need for 100,000 new recruits by 2020
Delivering the £411bn NIP pipeline will only be possible with major refocus on recruitment and training across all sectors of infrastructure, says new Treasury report. -
New #notjustforboys careers campaign launched by Construction Youth Trust
Charity joins forces with CITB and its Go Construct campaign to provide young people with the resources needed to start a career in construction -
Year 7s show off their STEM skills
The first cohort of year 7 students at an academy focused on Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths education showcased their determination to conquer the difficulties of engineering. -
Tomorrow’s Engineers Week needs you
Two years on from the Perkins review of engineering skills,the public is starting to appreciate engineers and young people might even want to join us when they enter the workforce. Paul Jackson explains -
Career story: Chris Montgomery, Network Rail Birmingham New St project director
The overhaul of Birmingham New Street is already a huge success with the public. Chris Montgomery can enjoy the accolades after years of hard work rebuilding the station while that same public walked through his site. -
Chinese and UK engineering companies agree skills exchange deal
Mott MacDonald first to take up arrangement as consultant also signs its own memorandum of understanding with China Rail Construction Company. -
Career path: Patricia Moore, Turner & Townsend
Patricia Moore is the managing director of infrastructure for Turner & Townsend in the UK. She gained her first degree as an apprentice. -
Career story: Raja Narwari on designing Birmingham New Street
Raja Narwari, practice manager for Atkins rail solutions explains how the firm’s global design centre stepped up to help design the station.