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.

Throughout my A-Levels, the modules I enjoyed the most were rooted within mechanics, applied within both maths and physics. From this I was determined to take my enjoyment of mechanics further, and look to use it within my career. Eventually I found Structural Engineering. I applied to work with JPP during my gap year and have never looked back.

An apprenticeship was always my goal post-18. The balance of both practical and theoretical learning really spoke to me and appeared to be thoroughly engaging. Working within JPP has been a fantastic experience, as I apply what I learn within university on an almost daily basis, whilst studying without the pressure of a student loan looming over me.

Looking towards the future, in the short term, I want to gain EngTech accreditation and continue to move forward, working on more complex schemes, designing and specifying foundations and structural elements and eventually move upwards, to an Engineer and beyond within JPP.

After finishing my Level 3 qualifications it occurred to me that there are huge benefits to studying with an income, so I started my HNC qualification and became a JPP Apprentice.

I have found it to be a great way to push my own limits and see what I can accomplish, not to mention the boost you get with experiencing the things you’re learning about.

There has been lots of support readily available from both JPP and University to help me not only pass but improve my knowledge on a range of design aspects.

With the experiences I’ve had and the knowledge I have acquired, I have been able to apply more to my work and broaden my skillset.