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Engineering Success is a podcast dedicated to help promote the engineering industry and careers in STEM related fields. Creating greater awareness about the amazing opportunities engineering can offer, we interview influential leaders, inspiring engineers, and STEM professionals who are changing the perception of engineering. Discussing their routes into the engineering, and other STEM related industries, we explore their engineering journey, talking about the challenges we face as engineers ...
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Engineering Success interviews Virtue Igbokwuwe a Civil Engineer working at Taylor Woodrow. As a Master’s graduate in Civil Engineering with a First Class Honours degree, Virtue is highly dedicated and enthusiastic about pursuing a career in the Engineering field with the ultimate aim to become a Chartered Civil Engineer. In addition to being a Civ…
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Engineering Success interviews Joshua Bruce currently studying an undergraduate degree in Aeronautical Engineering. Alongside his studies, Joshua spearheads an internationalinitiative called the Young Engineers Summit. This unique summit aims to dismantle barriers, raise awareness, and create opportunities for participants to shape their own future…
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Engineering Success interviews Dr Ama Frimpong. Ama is Head of Product Development at 52 North Health Ltd, where she leads the company’s engineering teams. She is a multi-award-winning engineer including being named the 2022 Young Woman Engineer of the Year by the Institution of Engineering and Technology and Top 50 Women in Engineering (Inventors …
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Engineering Success interviews Lucy Davies an Integration Engineer at BAE Systems. Lucy studied for an MEng in Aeronautical Engineering at Loughborough University, completing a summer and year internship during her course before joining the BAE Systems graduate scheme in September 2021. During her graduate scheme she worked at the forefront of aero…
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Engineering Success interviews Charlotte Huntley a Junior Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation Engineer. Charlotte joined Arcadis in 2016 as an apprentice andhas since developed into an Engineer. Charlotte produces design and engineering solutions across multiple Water Industry Clients on drinking water and wastewater projects. Charlot…
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Engineering Success interviews Jacqueline Chinwe a Future Energy Leader and STEM Advocate. Jacqueline has 7 years’ experience in the oil, gas and renewable energy sector, representing a few of the top tier International Oil Companies (IOCs) and National Oil Companies (NOCs) within the EMEA & APAC region. She holds a degree in Oil & Gas Management a…
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Engineering Success interviews Colette Bell is an Engineer at Roke. Colette works as a full-stack software engineer on her current project, she also chairs the Women in Roke ERG and leads the STEMoutreach out of Roke’s Manchester office. Colette has a MEng degree in Materials Science & Engineering from the University of Manchester, where she won th…
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Engineering Success interviews Tosin Sonubi a Data Engineer. Oluwatosin (Tosin) Sonubi studied BEng in Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering at Warwick University. She found her passion for data during her course and pursed transition into tech, teaching herself programming, but capitalising on her transferable skillset. She has only been a Data…
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Engineering Success interviews Arrmeila Jeyanathan an Industrial Engineering in Rail and Control Systems and Signalling.From being introduced to STEM at school and getting involved in science competitions Arrmeila was inspired to study Integrated Engineering at Cardiff University.Whilst at University she worked at Network Rail as Railway Signalling…
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Engineering Success interviews Kemi Akinola a Principal Process Engineer in the Water Industry. Kemi has BSc and MSc degrees from Imperial College London and over nine years' experience in the UK Water Industry. Through her career to date, she has contributed, inter alia, to the design; and enhanced operation, of several water and wastewater treatm…
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Engineering Success interviews Philippa Jefferis a Business Excellence Manager at BAM Nuttall Philippa has been lucky to explore the world through engineering. Starting in the UK, she soon found herself involved in road maintenance in Sydney, Australia before a brief stint back home in the UK managing roads here. She has since had the opportunity t…
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Engineering Success interviews Mo Oyetunji is a Quality Specialist in the Medical Device Industry. Mo has previously worked as a Materials & Corrosion Engineer within the Oil and Gas industry for over a decade and is very much passionate about teaching and inspiring kids about STEM subjects. She is the Owner of Asa West - a UK based fashion retaile…
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Engineering Success interview Laura Giddings the Founder of The STEM Project Laura founded The STEM Project so that she could continue to work with like minded people who had a passion and enthusiasm to inspire the current and next generation into STEAM and more. An established award-winning STEM Education manager with a flare for breaking the moul…
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Engineering Success interviews Erusa Adizie a Net Zero Manager at Tarmac Working for a sustainable building materials company Erusa's role involves supporting and developing the roadmaps that will allow the hard to decarbonise industry to reach net zero targets. Erusa is a Chartered Engineer and has Masters Degrees in Electrical and Electronic Engi…
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Engineering Success interviews Floriane Fidegnon-Edoh a Consultant for BMNT Floriane is currently working on the Royal Navy contract, helping them to correctly identify and translate operational problem areas. She has a background in manufacturing engineering and public policy, having worked in a manufacturing production environment, a public polic…
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Engineering Success interview Caitlin McCall a Senior Research Engineer at Manufacturing Technology Centre in the field of Automation and Electronics. She is a Chartered Member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Previously, she was a Materials and Manufacturing Engineer at Swansea University where she worked towards her ESPRC funded Engine…
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Engineering Success interviews Dr Roy Bitrus PhD a Geologist and a Business Development Consultant with a first degree in Geology and Mining. Roy is a Royal Society of Edinburgh RSE – Unlocking Ambition Enterprise Fellow with technical, entrepreneur and intrapreneur skills working as a director of sales at TenzorGEO Ltd to provide micro seismic dat…
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Engineering Success interviews Jess Clark a Highways Engineer working for AECOM Jess has 5 years’ experience as a Civil Engineer and also volunteers as a STEM Ambassador. Jess was the winner of the ICE NE STEM Ambassador of the Year Award 2022, being recognised for her work supporting her local community through lockdown and driving STEM throughout…
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Engineering Success interview Zainab Adigun a Senior Structural Engineer and AFBE-UK School Team Lead. Zainab Adigun studied BEng in Civil Engineering at Brunel University then a MSc Structural Engineering on a Women in Engineering full scholarship. Zainab designs new buildings and small refurbishments projects across all sectors. As social value c…
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Engineering Success interviews Amber Oliphant a Systems Project Engineer at High Speed Rail Solutions. Amber chose technical subjects at school and studied general engineering at college. Amber gained an apprenticeship as a Toolmaker which took her through various departments within the company she was working for, being Machining, Die Maintenance …
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Engineering Success interviews Dr Margi Vilnay a Lecturer in Structural Engineering at the University of Dundee. Dr Margi Vilnay is a Lecturer in Structural Engineering and the Director of Public Engagement and Outreach for the School of Science and Engineering at the University of Dundee. Margi completed her BSc (Hons) followed by a Research MSc (…
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Engineering Success interviews Dr Emma Yhnell a Neuroscientist and Senior Lecturer based in Cardiff, Wales. Emma is an award-winning science communicator and she is making it her mission to make science more accessible, inclusive and fun for everyone. Emma is a first generation academic and a regular contributor to local radio and television as wel…
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Engineering Success interviews Ayo Sokale a Chartered Civil Engineer, a Presenter and Keynote Speaker, ICE President's Future Leader and ICE Superhero ECO Warrior. Ayo graduated with a Masters in Civil and Coastal Engineering from Plymouth University in 2016. She is a professionally qualified Project Manager at the Environment Agency. Ayo is a Supe…
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Engineering Success interviews Lisa-Jayne Cook an award-winning Refrigeration Engineer and advocate for Diversity and Inclusion. Lisa is on the Board of Trustees for the Institute of Refrigeration, a member of the Women's Engineering Society, a Director at ACRIB - the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Industry Board and a STEMazing woman. In 2019 …
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Dr Nike Folayan MBE is a Chartered Engineer and gained a PhD in electronics engineering from the University of Sheffield. Nike is a Technical Director at leading Engineering and Consultancy firm WSP, but is more widely known as the co-founder of AFBE-UK (Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers). AFBE-UK was founded by Nike and her broth…
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Engineering Success interviews Simran Dhadda a Content Developer and Presenter. Simran has a unique hybrid skillset in marketing engineering. Graduating from Imperial College London with a masters degree in Mechanical Engineering she then worked at Airbus, the world’s largest aircraft manufacturer. Starting her career as a Structural Engineer she t…
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Engineering Success interviews Ellie Carter a Pilot and STEM Ambassador. Ellie has always wanted to be a pilot from a very young age. The physics and mathematics of flying always fascinated Ellie. When Ellie was eight she became fascinated with high altitude flight and an aircraft called the U-2. The science of flying at such altitudes was intrigui…
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Engineering Success interviews Alexandra Knight the Founder and Director of STEMAZING Ltd and STEMAZINGKids CIC. Alex is a Fellow of The Institution of Mechanical Engineers and a Member of the Institute of Asset Management with over 15 years experience in Systems Engineering, Asset Management and Project Management. She is also a Trustee on the Boa…
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Engineering Success interviews Georgia Thompson a Civil Engineer at BAM Nuttall and the Co-Founder of D-VERS-TY Georgia is passionate about personal leadership and an advocate for changing cultures in diversity, inclusion and innovation. Currently a Design Delivery Coordinator at BAM Nuttall, Georgia is responsible for the pre-construction delivery…
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Engineering Success interviews Sophie Harker a Senior Aerodynamicist for BAE Systems. Sophie is one of the youngest engineers to have achieved Chartered Engineer status at just 25 years old. She works at the forefront of aerospace technology, developing advanced designs and concepts for new generation fast jets and aircraft that operate in space as…
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Engineering Success interviews Michelle Richardson a Senior Project Manager at Property Alliance Group. Having always known that she wanted to work in construction Michelle started out life wanting to be an Architect. Whilst studying for her BA(Hons) in Architecture she soon realised that she was much better placed for a career in Project Managemen…
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Engineering Success interviews Mamta Singhal Mamta is an Engineer, a Public Speaker and a New Product Design Expert. She is a Chartered Engineer, a Council Member at the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), on a UK Manufacturing Policy Panel and was Women of the Year ToyNews 2015 finalist and Women of the Future Ambassador 2015 and 2016…
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Engineering Success interviews Gemma Darroch the Head of New Projects at Ideal Modular Homes. Gemma has several years experience providing expert advice across the interior design and modular housing sector. As Head of New Projects at Ideal Modular Homes, Gemma has a proven track record of developing successful business relationships with existing …
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Engineering Success interviews Jo Foster the Diversity & Inclusion Manager at The Institute of Engineering and Technology. Jo is an accomplished Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) specialist with more than 9 years experience in the profession. She currently works as the EDI Lead for the Institution of Engineering and Technology - one of the la…
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Engineering Success interviews Josie Rothera the Course Director for MSc Civil Engineering at Leeds Beckett University. Josie is a Chartered Engineer, an Associate of the Association of Project Management, a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and an Early Career Researcher. Josie has also recently been appointed as a Panel Member for the Instit…
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Engineering Success interviews Chiara Armandi who is currently studying Aerospace Engineering at the University of Surrey. Chiara is the President of the first Society of Women in Space Exploration in Europe and loves everything to do with Space. Keen to be involved in the Space |Industry she wants to help make discoveries that will change our live…
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Engineering Success interviews Dr Sarah Peers the Founder Director of Peers & Peers Sarah's route into engineering is a little unusual: her background is mathematics, having several degrees, but has a PhD in mechanical engineering from University College London. Sarah calls herself "sort of engineer/mathematician/systems engineer". Her first jobs w…
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Engineering Success interviews Vicki Reynolds a Digital Manager at Multiplex Construction Vicki has worked closely with stakeholders of every level of seniority and experience to deliver BIM and Digital Construction across a number of major projects in the UK. In her current role as Digital Manager at Multiplex Construction she works on the pre-con…
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Engineering Success interviews Fred Mills the Co-Founder and Managing Director at The B1M. Having worked with a leading UK contractor, Fred co-founded The B1M in 2012 to upskill the construction industry on building information modelling (BIM) The award-winning "BIM For Beginners" series went on to gain several million video views and is now embedd…
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Engineering Success interview Mark Farmer the Founding Director and CEO of Cast. Cast is a Real Estate and Construction Consultancy business with a strong heritage within the UK property development and investment sector. Mark has 30 years experience in construction and real estate and is a recognised international commentator on a variety of indus…
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Engineering Success interviews Patricia Moore the UK Managing Director and an Executive Board Member at Turner & Townsend. Patricia leads a team of over 2,000 experts with an annual turnover of c.£250m and drives the continued growth of the UK business across real estate, infrastructure and natural resources. Patricia started her career in Scotland…
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Engineering Success interviews Nick Russell a Director at Thomasons who leads their Guildford Office. Thomasons is an award-winning independent Civil & Structural Engineering Consultancy with 8 offices throughout the UK. Nick is qualified as both a chartered structural and civil engineer and has vast experience from a 36 year career. His significan…
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Engineering Success interviews Julie White the Managing Director of D-Drill a specialist diamond drilling and sawing company having completed a management buy-out from her father in 2008. Celebrating 50 years trading D-Drill has the UK's largest branch network in its sector with an unrivalled team of experts. Under Julie's leadership D-Drill has wo…
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Engineering Success interviews Kevin Lyons the Owner and Director of Lyons O'Neill. Kevin has many years experience in the design and delivery of a wide range of structures. His early career saw him working on the drawing board before training with Alan Baxter & Associates on historical buildings and then setting off to work on Cathay Pacific Headq…
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Engineering Success interviews Steve Wooler the Chief Executive of BWB Group. BWB Group are an engineering, environmental and project management consultancy with offices in 5 major UK cities. BWB Group has a long track record and award winning profile in the UK consultancy sector, and an embryonic presence in international markets. In 2017 BWB Grou…
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Engineering Success interviews Ian Pegrum who is on the Board of Directors at Bryden Wood. Bryden Wood are a company of designers, architects and engineers in the pursuit of value for the built environment and currently employs approximately 230 professionals. Ian joined Bryden Wood in 2013 and is responsible for the management of the Building Serv…
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Engineering Success interviews Emma Lewis the Managing Director of Rogers Geotechnical Services. Emma has played a pivotal role in establishing RGS as a leading Geotechnical Engineering practice. We spend a great couple of hours with Emma at RGS Office in Huddersfield to hear how she became involved in geotechnical engineering after completing a La…
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Engineering Success interviews Douglas McCormick the Chief Executive of WYG. Douglas has over 30 years experience in the engineering and construction industries and has been CEO at WYG for 18 months having previously worked as the Chief Executive of Sweett Group and the Managing Director of Rail at Atkins (UK). Douglas is a Fellow of the Royal Inst…
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