Tag Archives: Skills

North east leapfrogs London for start-ups

NCE stock business

The engineering sector in the North East of England has surpassed London for growth over the past year, buoyed by the strength of the region’s automotive and rail sectors, according to accountancy firm Nixon Williams.

Could you be an engineer comedian?

Microphone

Engineers are to be hurled from their comfort zones into street busking, online chats and even stand-up comedy gigs under a programme being led by the Royal Academy of Engineering.

Digital culture change | Amar Hanspal interview

Amar Hanspal

A digital revolution that’s as much about culture and behaviour as it is about the technology – that is the overarching need that emerges during New Civil Engineer’s conversation with software giant Autodesk’s senior vice president for products Amar Hanspal. 

Q & A | ‘I love to inspire others’

Paul McCormick AECOM

Paul McCormick started as an apprentice and is now a managing director in Aecom’s transport business. Here he desribes how working abroad has been a highlight in his career and inspiring others drives him forward. 

Rail chief backs apprenticeships

Safety hard hat

Network Rail chief executive Mark Carne has urged greater backing of apprenticeships after research showed the career benefits to young people of vocational entry routes.