The event celebrated the achievements of our emerging talent in the program and included team-building activities, a Q&A panel, networking opportunities and awards announcements, followed by dinner and entertainment at Roxy’s Ballroom.
We’ve collated some of our favourite photos from the event to share in our ‘Highlights Gallery’ below, as we relive the day:
The event began with a welcome and company update from Executive Director, Chris Burke and Operations Director, Gareth Beck, followed by an introduction from the early careers committee represented by Head of Engineering Delivery, Chris Summers.
We then introduced Engineering Manager, Anna Davanzo who is also our Head of Mentoring, who kicked off the day with an engaging icebreaker activity. The game had everyone testing their drawing skills and sparking creativity.
The day also involved Assistant Chief Stress Engineer, Nick Lester and Chris Summers who outlined our careers roadmap and shared key competencies.
We were then fortunate enough to hear from a colleague who has been part of the ECDP for over 2 years, Stress Engineer, Cameron Michael who stepped outside of his comfort zone as he shared his professional development review with best practice examples. Cameron shared top tips and advice to mentees on taking those first steps in their careers.
Our Early Careers Coordinator, Fran Enefer-Davis hosted our Q&A panel with a mix of mentees and mentors. Stress Engineer, Lawrence Leavy, Assistant Project, Lead Josh Bateman, Proposal Lead, Lucy Cliff and Stress Engineer, Chloe Hughes. This opportunity allowed everyone to ask questions providing invaluable insights and advice.
After a morning focused on our early career’s employees, we then welcomed mentors as we set a MEGA Team Challenge, encouraging collaboration and strategy among the teams.
Following all the networking we wrapped up the day by celebrating our emerging talent!
This year marked the debut of the Early Careers Development Programme Awards, a new initiative recognising individuals who embody and demonstrate our company’s core values of Care, Collaboration, Courage, and Curiosity.
A huge congratulations to this year’s winners and highly commended participants!
