Opportunities that come with working for Arup include coordinating a Communities and Local Government (CLG)-commissioned project with the UK Green Buildings Council to aid in setting a trajectory to zero carbon in new non-domestic buildings, similar to that set for homes.

When I left sixth form, I wanted better A-levels so I worked hard during a gap year and secured a place at the University of Nottingham where I went on to get a 2-1 in Environmental Engineering and Resource Management. I sent many letters to secure summer jobs relevant to what I wanted to do and finally secured a job at Arup.
 
Now, it has all been worth it. I work in many energy engineering tasks including energy planning policy, demand mapping, renewable energy feasibility consulting and infrastructure services.
 
I work with architects and engineers in multi-discipline teams and have gained knowledge and skills in building services engineering through leading an engineering discipline on projects through construction.
 
All this has led to me being nominated as a ‘young engineer to watch’ too. I originally wanted to make a difference and reduce the impacts of buildings on climate change. Now I feel that my role is rewarding and that I can make a difference.