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Why civil engineering is the best job in the world!

Event organised by ICE

Date
26 November 2024
Time
11:00 - 12:15 GMT
Location
Online

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Overview

Civil engineering encompasses everything that is part of our daily lives and that would be hard to live without! From the roads we travel on, the pavements we walk on, the schools we attend, the offices we work in, the hospitals we visit, the water that comes out of our taps or flush away, the lights we turn on and much, much more. 

Civil engineers design, create and connect the world around us, but why is it a great career for you to consider?  

Join our panel of civil engineers working across the Midlands to learn about their engineering backgrounds, the different educational routes, and their career journeys so far.

Aimed at Sixth Form students with an interest in science, maths, engineering or technology (STEM) subjects, this event is for those who may be considering civil engineering as a career or simply want to find out more about the sector.

Speakers

Sonali Patel

Sonali Patel

Tony Gee and Partners

graduate civil engineer

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Sonali Patel

A keen advocate for the future of engineering, Sonali has recently graduated from the University of Warwick with an MEng in Civil Engineering with an Intercalated Year. From designing bridges to completing an exchange year to the University of Waterloo in Canada, she embraces all aspects of civil engineering. 

Sonali continually promotes engineering to the next generation, having recently chaired the Institution of Civil Engineers Early Careers Network in the West Midlands and she is soon to take on the role of education and inspiration officer for the region. 

James Kirkham

James Kirkham

Mott MacDonald

senior associate

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James Kirkham

James is chair of the East Midlands Committee as well as chair of the East Midlands Education and Inspiration Committee.

James studied an MEng degree in Civil Engineering with Architecture at Leeds University (1996-2000). After completing his degree, James began working for Building Design Partnership as a graduate structural engineer gaining valuable experience in building design and coordination.

In 2004 he moved to Mott MacDonald and became chartered with the IStructE in 2005. Since then he has managed a wide variety of multidisciplinary civil and structural design projects in various sectors, including commercial, healthcare, education, leisure, security and defence.

Luke Winch

Luke Winch

Galliford Try

low carbon manager

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Luke Winch

Luke Winch, low carbon manager at Galliford Try. Luke began his career as a temporary works designer, working across many sectors including buildings, highways and water. His passion for sustainability and low carbon design in civil engineering led him to work on behalf of the temporary works forum to produce industry guidance on considering embodied carbon in temporary works and construction.

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Rachel Campbell

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