As civil engineering evolves, it is essential to recognise the vital role that early career engineers play in shaping its future. Young professionals bring energy and enthusiasm to the industry. And, given the widely reported skills gap, it is essential to attract new talent. But early career engineers often face…
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Watch: Maximising the generational differences in the tunnelling industry
This video is from NCE's TechFest 2022. Jacobs head of ground engineering and tunnelling Rebecca Reynolds, National Grid EPC programme manager London Power Tunnels Sarah Woolham-Jaffier, London Bridge Associates director Bob Ibell, National Highways tunnel safety officer Whitney Gee and Mott MacDonald tunnelling engineer Emily Farmer reflect on the…
There are benefits to be gained from both internal and external mentors
Mentoring is one of the most powerful professional development tools there is. Simple, flexible and suitable for everyone at every level and stage of their career, it is as effective as the effort you are willing to put into it.
I started my career as a consulting project management assistant.…
Inspiring Women | ‘Immense’ benefits of mentoring explored
The benefits of mentorship have been laid out in an Inspiring Women webinar, jointly hosted by NCE and its sister title Construction News last month.
The event was the first in the Inspiring Women in Construction and Engineering programme, supported by Curtins, and the series will focus on mentoring and industry support before…