Lecturer, Engineer, Entreprenuer! - George Turnbull

Marcelle Horshaw, Sophie Hart and Sayyed Miah are part of SCS Railway's Environmental Team. Whether it's changing to more environmentally friendly materials or looking at ways to make carbon savings, this fantastic team is helping to make sure that the construction of the HS2 project is carried out with sustainability in mind. Check out our extended version of this episode at https://youtu.be/jZuo2zkz9VA 

Starring Peter Tosland, Misty Nicholson, Cathryn Lees and Mathew Manning from SCS Railway's Commercial Quantity Surveying Team, our second episode in this mini series dives into the world of Quantity Surveying on a major infrastructure project like HS2. In this extended cut, you'll get to find out what is involved in quantity surveying (and what isn't) along with a range of inspiration stories and great bits of advice about how the subjects you might not be an 'A* student' in at school can actually still be an area that you can have an amazing career in!   

The Social Sustainability Team at SCS Railways . Whether it's helping to improve young people's understanding of STEM roles,  helping homeless people or creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, this fantastic team makes sure that SCS Railways are having a positive impact on society in all sorts of different ways! In our second episode in the SCS Railways mini-series, we hear from Louise Dailly, Frankie Jones & Alice Jennison, managers in the Social Sustainability Team, to uncover more about the work their team does and to help young people find out more pursuing a career in social sustainability.  

STEM Sessions is back to bring you more STEM careers as told by our STEM Ambassadors! To kick off series 2, we're collaborating with SCS Railways, a joint venture working on the London section of the High Speed 2 Rail project!In our first episode, we spoke to Anita Soni and Haddy Jallow,  who both work within the Building Information Management (BIM) team helping to produce models of the construction work SCS is carrying out and improving the overall efficiency and cost effectiveness of the project. In this episode, you'll get to find out more about what BIM in an episode packed full of information about the technology in the construction industry and fantastic careers advice. 

Abdul Muhammad works as a Civil Engineer in the rail division of Aecom supporting the design and construction of railway platforms, stations and parts of the High Speed 2 network. In Abdul's episode, he and Natalie cover the contrasting misconceptions people have about civil engineering, and how being STEM Ambassador is a great way to challenge yourself to get out of your comfort zone!  

Helen Watson is an electrical engineer for multinational engineering firm Arup. In her role, she designs the electrical systems for construction projects ranging from new offices and restaurants to a brand new mental health hospital in South London.  In Helen's episode, her and Dan discuss the human elements of engineering (from working in a team to balancing human behaviour in buildings with technology) and how sustainable building design helps to combat climate change. 

Prithyukshaa (Shaa) Ravi is a Senior Consultant at Capgemini, working on a wide variety of digital projects in the financial sector, including helping to move paper processes online. She has also worked in a wide variety of roles in technology, starting as a developer, progressing into becoming a business analyst and product manager, leading her to her current career in consulting. In Shaa's episode, she and Natalie discuss getting into technology roles, how consulting is great for both those who want to travel or stay close to home and how there are so many roles in technology young people could go into throughout their career. They also have an important message around taking your control of your career: if you don't ask, you don't get!  

Mimi-Isabella Nwosu is an Assistant Materials Engineer at Sir Robert McAlpine, working on large infrastructure projects, including the development of a brand new town! In conversation with Natalie Cheung, Mimi-Isabella uncovers her incredible story of how she found out about engineering at university, how travelling and understanding different cultures can be beneficial in your career and the difference between cement and concrete! 

Professor George Turnbull is a retired university lecturer, engineer and entreprenuer that during his working life earned a PhD, worked as an engineer and founded 3 companies, one of which manufactured photochromic glasses. He's also a legend in the STEM Ambassador world, volunteering at well over 70 activities (as a conservative estimate!)In George's episodes, he gives key messages about the importance of gaining some experience outside of school, establishing your skillset finding what makes you happy. 

Fresh out of sixth form, Chelsea Evans is a Project Management Apprentice at HS2, Europe's largest infrastructure project connecting London to the north of England. In Chelsea's episode, we cover the recruitment process for becoming an apprentice at HS2, the importance of perseverance when looking for jobs coming out of education and many other useful hints and tips for young people starting out on their career journey. Also be sure to check out the free online resources on our website supporting teachers and parents to keep young people's education going during the Covid-19 lockdown: www.stem.org.uk