Why did you choose Amey?
I wanted to work on the railway for a consultancy in the York area that undertakes projects of all sizes. Amey also offered good vocational training and was willing to help me develop my skills.

What is the most satisfying aspect of your role?
I love site work, where you can see weeks of planning coming together. It can be stressful at times, but there’s a great sense of achievement in watching work in progress that is going to produce meaningful results and have wide benefits.

How has your training/professional development matched your expectations?
Continuing professional development is actively encouraged, which helps to create a very dynamic working environment. There is also an emphasis on personal learning, through site visits and inspections.

How has your training/professional development been tailored to your needs?
Training is discussed with line managers, then it’s up to me to find the best courses. The choice of internal and external courses is huge.

What kinds of projects have you worked on?
Working in Rail, our main client is Network Rail. I’ve been involved with the remediation of embankments and walkover surveys to produce detailed maps of drainage features.

How does your work challenge you?
One of the biggest challenges of site work is safety. Work has to be planned in detail to ensure that assignments can be completed on time and to the highest standards without jeopardising personal safety.

What are your goals over the next few years?
To achieve chartered status and associate membership of the ICE.