We spoke to Joshua Preater, Apprentice Project Manager with AECOM Can you describe your role in a few words? Organising and overseeing the delivery of projects. What were you doing prior to your Apprenticeship? I was working at a labourer in construction. What was your perception of the sector before Read more…
We spoke to Elise Crawford, trainee quantity surveyor with AECOM Can you describe your role in a few words? My role involves being able to really understand a client’s needs to help effectively cost a project. What were you doing prior to your Apprenticeship? I was doing A- levels in Read more…
We spoke to Lewis Harrison, Electrical Technician with AECOM Can you describe your role in a few words? I am a member of the Rail Electrification and Power Engineering team, and my role involves creating designs for the railways for Network Rail. What were you doing prior to your Apprenticeship? Read more…
We spoke to George Worsfold, Apprentice Civil Engineer with AECOM Can you describe your role in a few words? I work in the Environment team, assisting engineers in the detailed design of many water projects across the UK. What were you doing prior to your Apprenticeship? I was in doing Read more…
We spoke to Jack Embling, Apprentice Electrical Engineer with AECOM Can you describe your role in a few words? I am part of the Electrification and Power team, creating designs for the railways for Network Rail. What were you doing prior to your Apprenticeship? I was a Team Leader for Read more…
We spoke to David Lowe, Apprentice Rolling Stock Technician with Hitachi Rail Can you describe your role in a few words? To carry out maintenance work on the Hitachi AT300 fleet of vehicles including preventative maintenance and rectifying defects that may have occurred in service. What were you doing prior Read more…
We spoke to Cian Murphy, Apprentice Quantity Surveyor with AECOM Can you describe your role in a few words? As an Apprentice my role is to go round members of the team and try to develop my knowledge to develop my skills in the industry. What were you doing prior Read more…
We spoke to Tim Jarvis, Apprentice Project Manager with Keltbray Can you describe your role in a few words? I am responsible for leading rail construction projects of various sizes. What were you doing prior to your Apprenticeship? I was working in the field of project management, but I have Read more…
We spoke to James Bloor, Trainee Project Controls Coordinator with Keltbray Can you describe your role in a few words? My role involves monitoring the project and identifying any challenges or risks to the project budget and schedule. I use P6 Programmes, which is a planning tool that helps keep Read more…
We spoke to Heather Fisher, a Digital Apprentice with SYSTRA Ltd Can you describe your role in a few words? My role sits within the rivers and environmental team as a digital apprentice, working on design and BIM content. BIM, or Building Information Modelling, is a process for creating and Read more…