Engineer a Career

Molly's journey into engineering didn't begin with a plan. It began in her grandad's garden shed a workshop that quietly sparked her fascination with how things are created. At school she followed her curiosity, leaning into both maths and art, and eventually typing a simple phrase into Google: "engineering and art combined." That search led her to Product Design Engineering at the University of G...

Across the UK, employers are struggling to find the engineering talent they need while thousands of young people and mid career professionals are still looking for the right opportunity. We talk about a skills gap, but what if the real problem is how the system is set up to develop and connect talent in the first place. In this special episode, Josh brings the full recording of a live webinar he h...

Why I Started Engineer a Career, What We've Built, and How We Fix the Skills System Gap Starting Engineer a Career was never about creating content. It was about closing a gap I kept seeing everywhere across industry, a gap between the talent we have and the opportunities that never reach them. In this first solo episode, Josh reflects on his own journey: from a chartered mechanical engineer shape...

A fascination with the world beneath our feet sparked Lucy's journey into geology. Encouraged by an inspiring geography teacher, she explored the subject through university taster courses and went on to study at the University of St Andrews, where hands-on fieldwork in Scotland's quarries and landscapes cemented her passion for understanding the ground we build on. After graduating, Lucy discovere...

Leaving school with no qualifications could have been the end of Faye's story but it was only the beginning. Starting on a factory floor, she watched engineers fix problems and realised she wanted to be one of them. Determined to change her future, Faye worked days in manufacturing and studied at night, earning nine GCSEs before securing an electrical engineering apprenticeship. Five years later,...

Dyslexia made traditional learning difficult, but time spent in his grandfather's workshop and a single school project sparked a lifelong passion for engineering. Neill's path began with an NC in Mechanical Engineering at North Glasgow College, followed by his HNC and HND. This was all after a series of early rejections that could have stopped him in his tracks. Neill went on to earn a cadetship w...

Rob Bell joins Josh to explore the engineering mindset. Curiosity. Problem solving. The joy of figuring out how things work and how to make them better. Rob shares how a hands on childhood and parents who fixed everything set him on a path to mechanical engineering at the University of Bath, a year in Annecy, and eventually a career in broadcasting that opens secret doors into the world's most fas...

Welcome to The Engineer a Career Podcast! In this episode, Josh is joined by Andrew Aveyard, Energy Sector Lead at The University of Edinburgh. Listen now as Andrew shares his career journey into engineering and how he has built a career both within industry and academia, particularly focusing on the energy sector.  Josh and Andrew discuss the skills gap across UK engineering, the untapped technol...

Welcome to The Engineer a Career Podcast! In this episode, Josh is joined by Alessandra Triscari, a Trainee Building Services Engineer at Survey Design Consult and an engineering student at the University of Strathclyde. Alessandra shares her passion for engineering and her journey from Sicily to Glasgow, studying at New College Lanarkshire and now at the University of Strathclyde. Alessandra is p...

Welcome to The Engineer a Career Podcast! In this episode, Josh is joined by Stuart Thomas, a Stress Engineer at Rolls Royce . Stuart reflects on his journey into engineering, from the early challenge of struggling to secure his first job after graduation, to building the skills and experience that led him into a career where he now applies his university developed skills every day. Join Engineer...

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...