How long have you been with Mott MacDonald?
Since September 2005, but I started doing annual summer placements with Motts in June 2001.

What did you do before starting at Mott MacDonald?
After graduating from Manchester University, I went to Spain for 14 months to be an English teacher.

What made you choose your career?
I had an excellent experience working on an exciting civil engineering project in the Engineering Education Scheme. This offered to me whilst in the Sixth Form, which was what made me first consider engineering as a career option. I also wanted to go into a career that boasted diversity in its projects and a practical approach – I didn’t want to be number-crunching all day!

What's the best bit of your job?
I enjoy being with like-minded people, working on up-and-coming international projects, using my Spanish and knowing that every job is different - which means constantly fresh ideas are required.

What's been your favourite project?
Having worked on several projects and various different aspects, it’s hard to say. I like projects where I’m given responsibility and given the opportunity to make decisions so that I really feel part of a team. I’ve been able to experience this in many of the projects I’ve been involved in.

What are your professional interests?
At the moment I’m working in many different areas and still finding my feet, but I’m very geared towards increasing awareness and perception of engineering as a career. I’ve also been involved in several activities involving visits and links with local schools.

What are your personal interests?
I’m keen on anything Spanish – language, culture, food, music, dancing and socialising.

With very short notice, you are sent off to a remote, unpopulated desert island. You are allowed to take 6 items with you, 3 essential and 3 luxuries. What would you take?
Essentials:
Little gas stove
Swiss army knife
Suntan lotion

Luxuries:
Orlando Bloom
A huge stereo system
My mobile

Abridged description of yourself (3 words)
Open, cheerful, motivated.