Mark Barker – Student
Studying for a MEng in civil engineering at Loughborough University
The idea of having a tangible, and often impressive, finished article as the result of a huge project and being able to say, “Hey, I helped design that!” was a big draw to the profession. I guess I´ve always liked the idea of engineering being the practical application of subjects I’ve spent years studying at school too.
Clare Rose - Student
Studying her MEng Civil Engineering (Hons) at Nottingham University
I am currently on a summer placement at the engineering consultancy, Atkins. This is my third time working for the company. I have been fortunate enough to be able to move around and get experience working for different business areas including within Highways and Transportation and now I am working within Energy. I hope when I graduate to continue working in a field like Energy within a large company such as Atkins.
Emma Kent - Graduate
Buro Happold - Graduate Structural Engineer
People see and feel the effects of civil engineering everyday, even if they don’t realise it. I like the fact that being a civil engineer means I can work towards something tangible. The problem-solving, variety of work and challenges posed in design make me feel my decision was more than justified!
Steven Mac Donald – ICE Technician Member
Atkins rail solutions division working within its permanent way section
The technician route gave me grounding to what would be expected from the ICE moving into the future. It is an excellent way to start my progression in the Institution and will give me confidence in my submissions and reviews in the future.I also felt that by becoming a technician member it has shown to my employers, and prospective employers, that I am a professionally minded individual who is keen to progress and develop his skills.