The associate director of Capita – Real Estate & Infrastructure reveals how he got into construction and his career ambitions.
Why did you choose a career in construction? What else might you have done?
I grew up in the Philippines and travelled with my parents around the world for the hope of a better life. During those travels, I built an affinity for buildings and skyscrapers – wondering how they were built, the meaning behind why they were built in this particular setting or environment, and the challenges they had to overcome to make it work.
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“I have a personal desire to help others develop in their careers in many ways, such as mentoring, coaching and/or sponsoring.”
I have always been competitive and played team sports. After representing Cumbria Rugby in my youth and trialling for Newcastle Falcons Rugby Academy at 11, I would have loved to play professional rugby.
You’ve become the Tomorrow’s Leaders representative for Preston Hub. What are your plans in this role?
I intend on building on the success of the local hub and enhancing its strategic objectives by recruiting new members. I have exciting plans ahead.
What are your career ambitions?
I have aspirations of managing a business in our industry at the C-suite level in the next seven years. I have a personal desire to help others develop in their careers in many ways, such as mentoring, coaching and/or sponsoring.
What do you do in your spare time?
I have two young boys who keep me busy outside of my working hours. Otherwise, when I get a little bit of time, I run to keep mentally and physically strong. During covid I ran ultra distances to challenge myself.