Daniella Benjamin is forging a career in construction as part of Bellway’s graduate programme. After taking a year out of her architecture degree course to have her son, the young mum is no stranger to balancing the demands of work and home life

To mark National Careers Week, Jasmine O’Neill discusses her unconventional route into construction and why age doesn’t determine success

Matt Hall MCIOB discusses the most rewarding and challenging aspects of his role

Emily Francis shares her experience of moving into construction after working in the automotive and rail sectors

Following his recent recognition at Balfour Beatty’s Icon Awards, Frank O’Hare shares his experience of carving a successful career in construction while supporting the next generation of talent

Donna Foubister, lead cost estimator in project controls for Scotland’s largest nuclear decommissioning and demolition programme, reveals how her role makes a real difference to successful project delivery

Balancing the demands of work and study has equipped Jake Pratt for a career in construction

Nicole McKinley, assistant quantity surveyor at Seddon, discusses her career journey and the importance of diversity across the sector

ISG’s Sophie Brewitt discusses how she has climbed the corporate ladder and overcome persistent self-doubt

Megan Roberts discusses why transforming local communities is one of the most rewarding aspects of her role at Esh Construction

Kirsty Shrubsall explains why passion and communication skills are crucial in her role as head of sustainability at Sir Robert McAlpine

As a construction solicitor, with a background in engineering, understanding how industry works is a valuable asset when dealing with complex contracts

As director of operations at EN:Able Futures, Julie Deeley says a passion for apprenticeships is crucial, as well as a good memory

Buro Happold’s embodied carbon consultant gives an insight into why she was attracted to her present role and offers advice to youngsters considering a career in construction

From creating new low carbon tools to building a TikTok community, no two days are the same for Ramboll’s head of sustainability

From hospitality to construction – apprentice site manager Liz Moss at, Morgan Sindall proves that it’s possible to change careers successfully

Bellway’s Jessica Licence explains why no two days are ever the same as a site manager

Sustainability roles in construction will help to attract more diverse talent, explains Mimicrete COO Liz Zijing Li