Engineer a Career

Welcome to The Engineer a Career Podcast. In this episode, Josh is joined by Ella Podmore MBE Material Engineering Manager at McLaren Automotive. Ella shares her career journey so far, from her time at The University of Manchester studying Materials Engineering to becoming one of the UK's leading engineering communicators. Welcome to The Engineer a Career Podcast, Ella Podmore.  Watch on YouTube -...

Welcome to The Engineer a Career Podcast! Our next guest is Imogen Wright, Project Manager at Hescott Engineering. Imogen's career is built on a strong technical foundation in CAD and a drive to deliver complex engineering projects. From starting as a trainee draughtsperson to becoming a Project Manager at Hescott Engineering, Imogen has developed skillsets that combine hands-on design expertise w...

Welcome to The Engineer a Career Podcast! Our next guest is Scott Haldane , a Technical Sales Manager at Siemens Gamesa , and a passionate advocate for renewable energy and Scotland's role in the global energy transition. Scott's journey into engineering is a powerful example of how college can be the launchpad to a successful career. After leaving school without the qualifications to go straight...

Welcome to The Engineer a Career Podcast! Our next guest is Dayna Swan , a Clean Mobility and Future Technology Analyst at Leading Edge Strategy Consulting Ltd . Dayna's journey into engineering is a powerful reminder that there is no wrong path, just your own. After securing a conditional university offer in her fifth year of school, Dayna made the decision to leave early. But when university did...

Welcome to The Engineer a Career Podcast! Next up it's Episode 4, and it's is time to welcome our first biomedical engineer on the podcast. Josh is joined by Kirsty Carlyle a Manufacturing Engineer at Össur and PhD student in Prosthetics and Orthotics Kirsty graduated with an MEng in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Glasgow, where her passion for engineering met a drive to make a diff...

Welcome to The Engineer a Career Podcast! Next up on Series 2, Josh is joined by Chris Freel, the Head of Product Design at IF Water.  Chris graduated with a First-Class BSc in Product Design from the University of Strathclyde before launching his career at Dyson , where he progressed from Graduate Engineer to Senior Design Engineer. Throughout his career, Chris has applied his innovative thinking...

Welcome to The Engineer a Career Podcast! Next up on Series 2, Josh is joined by Morgan Stewart, a Engineering Delivery Manager at Babcock International Group Morgan graduated with a First-Class MEng in Aero-Mechanical Engineering from the University of Strathclyde in 2021 and began her engineering career as a  Graduate Engineer at Babcock International Group. Since graduating, Morgan has progress...

Welcome to The Engineer a Career Podcast! To kick off Series 2, Josh is joined by Mark Diamond, the Scottish Graduate Apprentice of the Year 2024 . Mark left school in 2020 and joined Aggreko as a Graduate Apprentice in Electrical Power Engineering . Since then, he has completed his apprenticeship, achieved a First-Class BEng (Hons) from Glasgow Caledonian University , and now works as an Electric...

Welcome to Series 2 of The Engineer a Career Podcast! New episodes drop every Tuesday from March 4th!

Welcome to The Engineer a Career Podcast! On our third Podcast Special , Josh is joined by Ricky Saez , Programme Director at SSEN Transmission , for a deep dive into leadership, career development, and the future of the energy sector. Ricky's career has been shaped by delivering major infrastructure projects and leading teams through the challenges of the energy transition. With years of experien...

Welcome to the Engineer a Career Podcast!  On this sponsored episode, Josh is joined by Nathan Sussex , a Junior Design Engineer at TAQA . Nathan's journey into engineering is one of passion, ambition, and dedication. From discovering his interest in mechanical engineering from those closest to him to securing a role at one of the industry's leading energy companies, his story highlights the oppor...

Welcome to The Engineer a Career Podcast! In this live podcast episode, recorded in November 2024 at AECOM in Glasgow, we explore the skills needed to shape a net zero future. As the demand for sustainable solutions grows, the engineering industry must adapt to new challenges, technologies, and workforce expectations. Join host Josh and expert guests as they discuss: The essential skills engineers...

Welcome to The Engineer a Career Podcast! On our second Podcast Special, Josh is joined by the inspiring Labour MP Chris McDonald, the first MP to be elected as a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering. Chris's career journey is a testament to the power of combining technical expertise with public service. From earning a degree in Chemical Engineering at the University of Cambridge to leading...

Welcome to The Engineer a Career Podcast! On our first Podcast Special, Josh is joined by the incredible Scottish Geologist , Luisa Hendry. Luisa is a Senior Engineering Geologist turned full-time Tour Operator and Content Creator, perfectly embodying the spirit of inspiration and empowerment. Her journey showcases resilience, creativity, and a passion for making STEM accessible. After leaving sch...

Welcome to The Engineer a Career Podcast! In the final episode of Series 1, Josh is joined by Pete Lambeth, an ex-Royal Navy Submariner with a career journey that spans acros multiple sectors and roles. Having served nearly 17 years in the Royal Navy, Pete successfully transitioned into engineering roles across the Oil & Gas, Civil Nuclear, and Defence sectors. Throughout the episode, Pete discuss...

Welcome to The Engineer a Career Podcast! In Episode 7, Josh is joined by Natasha Pell, a Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Strathclyde. Natasha reflects on her journey into engineering, having originally chosen to study Architecture before making the switch to Mechanical Engineering. Alongside her studies, Natasha is dedicated to supporting fellow students as Chair of the IMechE...

Welcome to The Engineer a Career Podcast! In episode 6, Josh is joined by Kevin Murray, a Senior Business Manager with a MEng in Mechanical Engineering.  In this episode, Kevin shares his journey in engineering from his role as Design Engineer at Corus to his current role as Senior Business Manager for New Nuclear at Frazer-Nash Consultancy, discussing the importance of integrity in engineering an...

Welcome back to The Engineer a Career Podcast! In Episode five, Josh sits down with Ellen Taylor, a Graduate Mechanical Engineer at Thales, whose journey into engineering began with work experience at Altrad Babcock when she was 16. Ellen has since gone on to complete an MEng in Product Design Engineering at the University of Strathclyde, but her path has been anything but typical. In this episode...

Welcome back to The Engineer a Career Podcast! In episode four, Josh chats with Callum Gaw, a Manufacturing Engineer at Spirit AeroSystems with an inspiring journey that proves the different paths to a career in engineering. Callum shares how his Craft Apprenticeship led to becoming an Aircraft Fitter, and how he's now taking the exciting step of starting a business degree at the University of Str...

Welcome back to The Engineer a Career Podcast! In episode three, Josh chats with Sarah Clark the Decarbonisation Delivery Manager at Wood and a passionate advocate for gender equality in the engineering industry. Sarah shares her inspiring career journey, from her early school experiences and the moment school clicked for her, to choosing to study Chemical Engineering at the University of Strathcl...

Welcome back to The Engineer a Career Podcast! In our second episode, Josh is joined by Senior Project Engineer Euan MacLean to discuss his engineering career. Euan shares his inspiring journey from his apprenticeship at Doosan Babcock to his current role, having built a wealth of experience in the petrochemical and pharmaceutical sectors. Despite early setbacks—such as being rejected from univers...

Welcome to The Engineer a Career Podcast! In our first episode, Josh sits down with Doğa Şatır, an accomplished engineer with a passion for all things engineering. Doğa, a graduate of the University of Edinburgh with an MEng in Chemical Engineering with Management, shares her journey from school to her current role as Demand Origination Manager at SSE Thermal. Doğa takes us through her progression...

Welcome to The Engineer a Career Podcast, brought to you by Engineer a Career - a social enterprise dedicated to inspiring, empowering, and encouraging the next generation of engineers.  In each episode, Josh sits down with engineers from a wide array of backgrounds and sectors, from Hydrogen to new Nuclear, Defense to Aerospace. Our guests share their personal journeys, reflecting on what initial...