I joined JPP in October 2013 as a Technician and am now a Senior Engineer with a BEng (Hons) from Coventry University. I completed my degree alongside work which allowed me to earn a wage whilst completing my studies. JPP paid for my University fees so I have no student debt. JPP, and in particular our Group Directors Ben Arnsby and Phil Brown, have supported me throughout my studies and career.

I am currently working on my ICE Chartership with the goal of becoming a Chartered Engineer and leading my own team of Civil and Structural Engineers.

Having a year out after I finished school made me realise that I like studying whilst earning money.

I enjoy feeling independent and productive, so my apprenticeship at JPP is the best combination of study and work. I get lots of support at work and at University which helps me progress. Once completed, I will have on the job experience and training as well as a degree which widens my knowledge.

I am working towards a BEng (Hons) at Portsmouth University which is accredited by the ICE. After I graduate I can apply for IEng and then start to develop and progress my ICE membership. I am looking forward to working on projects with more responsibility and be involved in different aspects of design.

I started my career with JPP as an Apprentice in 2007.  The company paid for my degree at Coventry University and I completed a HNC in Civil Engineering whilst I worked part time getting ‘on the job’ experience. I went on to become a Technician Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers and a Member of The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation.

I am now a Director responsible for leading all of JPP’s infrastructure teams; specialising in the design of large residential schemes, affordable housing, industrial projects and commercial developments.

I began my career as an Apprentice and am now a Director which shows that there is no limit to what you can achieve.