She's An Engineer Podcast

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Diverse workforces have proven time and again to be more innovative, creative, productive and resilient. That's why our team at Alexander Associates works with clients across the engineering sector to grow representation from under-represented groups. We're advocates for promoting the value that women add to the engineering sector and as part of our #ShesAnEngineer series, our own Ruth Parker met women who have shared their career stories and experiences to inspire and drive change. Listen to our podcast now!

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January 11, 202442 min

Episode 9 - Kate Bullen

Kate’s route to her role as Commissioning Manager started with her love for Lego as a child. Her fascination with building things (after taking them apart), coupled with a keen interest in environmental matters, led her to pursue a science-based degree followed by a Master’s in environmental studies. After graduating, she fell in love with the water industry and has worked her way up in Wessex Water, assuming the role of Commissioning Manager and managing a team of over 20 engineers. She’s a champion of women in the workplace, and as well as supporting others through their own career development pathways has also created opportunities for others by raising awareness of the impact of menopause.

January 11, 202432 min

Episode 8 - Justine Win

Justine is an engineer for ISS, working as part of the team supporting schools in the City of London. Having started her career in hospitality, she decided to retrain as an engineer. Overcoming setbacks such as illness, she trained as a plumber in a very male-dominated field. Her inspirational story proves how it’s never too late to switch direction, and includes how she found her feet, established herself as a trusted, credible team member and overcame prejudice to become the successful and respected engineer she is today.

August 21, 202338 min

Episode 7 - Louise Beale

As a senior leader within SLR Consulting, Louise has enjoyed a successful career in a highly technical field and is now a champion of women in the workplace, in both early-stage career, and later in life when other challenges present themselves! Louise is adept at navigating organisational blocks and supporting others to grow their careers at the right pace, regardless of age or gender.

August 17, 202334 min

Episode 6 - Sharon Walmsley

Sharon is an accomplished engineering contractor and is the director of Ashron Consulting, a business she established after moving into engineering contracting. Having achieved considerable success working for a number of high-profile manufacturing businesses, she’s now called on for her expertise and knowledge in manufacturing, and her ability to work across all levels within an organisation and deliver projects in full.

August 9, 202341 min

Episode 5 - Danny Clarke

Danny is a true diversity champion and a firm believer in supporting others to achieve their full potential in life. Having worked within healthcare and infrastructure businesses, he’s now in a senior leadership role for a well-regarded trade body, giving him a unique insight into the way organisations operate. He’s supported managers through change and policy implementation, getting to the heart of why change is important and the positive impact it can have on the diversity of an organisation.

July 28, 202324 min

Episode 4 - Pamela Hardie

Pamela is Key Account Portfolio Director for ISS Technical Services and oversees a broad range of services supplied mainly to the UK banking sector. After starting her career as an apprentice, she proved herself ‘on the tools’ working predominantly in a male-dominated environment as a hands-on engineer. Having achieved success in this role, she quickly grew her career, growing in seniority whilst gaining respect from those she worked alongside, and now leads. Her achievements are a testament to her determination and support from her family as she continues to expand her career in engineering.

July 20, 202325 min

Episode 3 - Emily Owen

Tune in to Emily Owen, an inspiring Associate Hydrologist, as she shares her incredible journey in the engineering world. Emily's story is one of perseverance and grit, as she navigated through obstacles and accomplished remarkable feats in her career.

July 11, 20231 hr 5 min

Episode 2 - Chelvi Nava

In this episode, Ruth meets Chelvi Nava, a renowned engineer and writer, and an advocate for encouraging young people into the world of engineering. With nearly 40 years of experience in engineering in the construction industry, Chelvi is a highly respected engineer and author. Having worked as a structural engineer in the UK and internationally on major infrastructure and building design and construction, she has a wealth of knowledge and insight about the industry. Passionate about encouraging people into the engineering field, she’s a passionate advocate for raising awareness of engineering and inspiring others to consider this varied and diverse career choice.

June 27, 202331 min

Episode 1 - Katherine Parsons

In this episode, Ruth talks to Katherine Parsons of ISS, who is not only a highly successful engineer, but she's an award-winning D&I speaker and a champion of diversity.Kat is the Head of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging for ISS UK & Ireland, a thought leader who has experience driving company-wide cultural change and inclusion. As an award-winning engineer, she’s a champion for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at ISS, a global leader in workplace facilities and management. Having navigated her own career in male-dominated environments, she’s an authentic leader with the experience and energy to deliver positive change.