Building futures: Career conversations

In this episode, Gaelle Blake interviews Neetu Kholsa Multicultural Chair and Social Value Manager at Amey. Neetu talks about making a career change into her current role and what she's learnt along the way.

In this episode, Gaelle Blake interviews Gemma Pont, Associate at CPMG Architects. Gemma shares insights into her career journey, the process of studying architecture and what gives her role purpose.

In this episode, Gaelle Blake speaks to Julie White, MD of D-Drill and Sawing and Chair of Build UK. Julie shares insights into her fascinating career journey and why she is so passionate about encouraging others into the construction industry.

In this episode, Gaelle Blake interviews Maria Grazia Zedda, Senior ED&I Manager at HS2. Maria shares her experiences of working with organisations to improve their ED&I initiatives - as well as advice she's learnt along the way.

In this episode, Gaelle Blake interviews Isobel Byrne Hill, Associate Director at Arup. Isobel shares her fascinating career journey as a civil engineer including the projects she's worked on and her hopes for the industry.

In this episode, Gaelle Blake interviews Stephen Marcos Jones, Group CEO of the Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE). Stephen shares insights into his career as well as advice for others looking to get into the field.

In this episode, Gaelle Blake interviews Sally Sudworth, RedR UK Board member & Company Secretary. Having taken on the interim CEO position at RedR, Sally shares her experience of working for an international NGO as well as her career journey as a civil engineer.

In this episode, Gaelle Blake interviews David Pierpoint, CEO of The Retrofit Academy. David shares his insights on the future of retrofit and energy efficiency, as well as how he got to where he is now.

In this episode Gaelle Blake, director at Hays, interviews Ceri Evans, regional manager of contracts and procurement at Bechtel Corporation, about her career, imposter syndrome, empathetic leadership and so much more.

In this episode, Ceri Evans, Regional Manager for contracts and procurement at Betchel Corporation shares insights from her career, as well as tips for how to overcome imposter syndrome, and how to be an empathetic leader.

In this episode, Gaelle Blake interviews Lisa Molloy, Commercial Manager at Seymour Engineering and author of 'Molly in Construction'. Lisa shares her journey into the construction industry, why she is passionate about encouraging more women into the sector and how that led her to write her book, Molly in Construction.

In this episode, Gaelle Blake interviews Deborah Smith, Owner of Love & Smith Planning Consultants. Deborah shares her insights on building her own business, as well as advice for other working mums and for those returning from maternity leave.

In this episode, Gaelle Blake interviews Jason McKnight, Director at Recom Solutions about his career journey, building a business in the built environment and more.

In this episode, Gaelle Blake interviews founder of Design and Build UK, entrepreneur and former apprentice candidate, Michaela Wain. Michaela shares insights on how she built numerous businesses and why she is a champion for women in construction.

In this episode, Gaelle Blake interviews architect Kate Paterson from Ridge and Partners LLP about workplace design; diversity, equity and inclusion; her career journey; route to success, and much more.

In this episode, Gaelle Blake speaks to David Stevens, Chair of the CIBSE LGBTQI+ Panel, and member of the EDI committee about the importance of networking to further your career, the importance of employee networks and being your authentic self at work - plus more! David also talks about his role as Chair of the CIBSE LGBTQI+ Panel.

In this episode, Gaelle Blake speaks to to Prof. (Dr) Anusha Shah, incoming president of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), about sustainability within the built environment, the importance of diversity when it comes to finding innovative solutions, her career journey and route to success and more.

In this episode, Gaelle Blake interviews Noel McKee, trustee of the The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), about his 40+ year career in the construction industry, the social and environmental impact of the sector, his passion towards driving diversity, equity and inclusion, and much more.

In this episode, Gaelle Blake interviews Dr Sarah Williamson, technical director at Laing O'Rourke, about her career journey and path to success, sustainability within the built environment, how we can diversify and attract more people to consider careers in this space.

In this episode, Gaelle Blake interviews Malcolm Clarke, managing director of Baxall Construction. They discuss how the industry can reach Net Zero targets, the social impact and value of construction, how to improve diversity, equity and inclusion within the sector, and much more.

In this episode, Gaelle Blake interviews Amy Brogan, ESG director at CBRE. They discuss the importance of sustainability, what organisations need to do to help tackle climate change and reach Net Zero targets and how individuals can get into a career in this space. Amy also shares her insights on her career path and how she got to the position she is in now.

In this episode, Gaelle Blake interviews Luke Ives, ED&I manager at Arup. They discuss the diversity issues within the construction industry – such as how only 1% of people on site are women – the changes that need to happen to make it more reflective of the make-up of society, how businesses can ensure that their recruitment processes are inclusive to all backgrounds and much, much more.

In this episode, Gaelle Blake speaks to Sandi Rhys Jones OBE. Sandi is the incoming president of the CIOB and speaks to Gaelle about her career journey, about being a woman in construction and how she has been able to support others into the industry.

Hear from host Gaelle Blake on what to expect from series one of Building futures: Career conversations.