Pegasus Radio

In this episode we discuss the dilemma many face about taking a step back to take a step forward. I talk through in depth why teh following may be good reasons for considering doing so:  You have the wrong badge relative to the market  You are underpaid for that level  You have hit a glass ceiling where you are  You are concerned about the viability of your current employer&nbs...

In this episode, I am joined by Jonathan Smith of Alinea Consulting. Jonathan has been a QS for over 40 years, and in our chat he talks about the early days as a QS, through to when he first used a computer, and the ongoing evolution of the quantity surveying discipline. We look to the future and discuss the challenges the discipline has to stay relevant and continue to develop in an ever changing...

In this episode I am joined by HR expert Suzie Bogle, of Breathing Space HR. Suzie has over twenty years of HR experience including working for major corporates. She now runs an outsourced HR consultancy and has clients from as small as 2 people right up to a business of over 400 people. She also works for many businesses in construction, so knows the sector well. This is a wide ranging discussion...

In this episode I am joined by Niall Aitken of Exigere, a pure cost consultancy, just under 50 heads and London based. 80% of their work is in the office sector and Niall gives some unique insights into the sector, that I think you will find both interesting and encouraging. We also talk about looking after staff and developing young talent. Lastly we discuss how tech is changing the industry and...

In this episode I am joined by Ian Brazier; founder and MD of Adeo.  Adeo are a small but growing consultancy who primarily provide commercial management to tier 1, 2 and 3 contractors. This is a great chat where, amongst other things,  we discuss the implications of the delayed but still coming changes to IR35 and how adaptation to the changes in technology will still be some way off to...

Today I am joined by Matt Summerhill,Managing Partner of the Yorkshire and Humberside region of Rider Levett Bucknall. Matt has been "Man and Boy" at RLB as they say including working under the late great David Bucknall. This is a great discussion where Matt gives his views about work going forward and how hopefully we will see more investment in the North.

In the first of the meet the boss series, I chat with Andy Dedman; Partner at Robinson Low Francis. Andy started life as an MEP QS, rising through the ranks at Mott Green Wall; a niche M&E Cost Consultancy that was eventually acquired by Davis Langdon, where he rose to Partner, before they themselves were acquired by Aecom, where Andy remained at for several years before joining Robinson Low Franc...

This is the first of Paul's (under) 3 minutes briefings! In it you will learn five key questions/points you need to ask/use when considering a new employer if you are pre-APC

In today's episode, I am joined by Matthew Easton, Matthew is a coach who helps high achieving construction professionals get what they want in their career and life. I first came by Matthew after putting out a bit of a rant / cry for help as the lockdown began in late March. I have found our coaching sessions invaluable in terms of giving me focus over both the short and long term and I do think...

In this episode I discuss the importance of holding your standards when job seeking; what I mean by this is to be picky about which recruiters you engage with and which employers you consider joining. I go in to some depth as to why both of these are important.

In this episode I answer the questions I am getting asked most often currently; Should I worry if I am on furlough? When is the right time to move jobs? Should I try to move sector? What will flexible working look like going forward? Do I have to return to the office? What opportunities exist internationally? Links to other episodes discussed: How long should I stay in my current role? - https://b...

We find ourselves in challenging times at present and I am sure some of you are struggling with your career choices at present. In this episode I was keen to share 7 career principles that work in any market condition. I hope this allows you to make more informed choices about your career.

Today I am joined by Sharon Mault, who lives in France but works in Geneva so was able to give me a unique perspective on how differently France and Switzerland were responding to Covid-19. A fascinating chat.

In this episode, I look at then main factors that may effect salaries both now and over the next 9 months and give my best guess as to how salaries will be effected, plus give you some practical advice on how to navigate the next 9 months.

In this Episode I am joined by Tom Donkin who is based in Los Angeles and is the Co-Owner of a small but growing PM and Cost Consultancy with offices in Los Angeles and New York. This is a great chat and interesting to hear the difference in how both of their offices are fairing currently due to the Coronavirus.

In this episode I am joined by Matthew Mackey. Matthew lives in Brisbane and heads the Cost Management team for Arcadis in Australia. In this episode we concentrate mainly on Brisbane and Queensland, but do touch on other states within Australia. We also talk at length about what Matthew sees the future looking like.

In this episode I am joined by Mark Wainwright; the Managing Director of Mining globally for Turner & Townsend. As well as giving a good understanding of what life is like in South Africa due to the virus, Mark also gives us an understanding of how the mining sector is being effected globally.

In this episode I am joined by a fascinating chap called Will Squires. Will is an Associate Director in the Digital Cities and Infrastructure team at Atkins. Will and his colleagues essentially look at the future of the built environment; both how we will use and live in it in the future and how we will construct it. This is a fascinating chat, looking at how Covid-19 has perhaps accelerated some...

In this episode, I am joined by Rob Wilson. Rob is based in Vancouver and is a Director of BTY; a global consultancy with 17 offices across Canada, the US and Europe. Rob gives us an understanding of how Covid 19 has effected both Vancouver and the rest of Canada and how this has effected Construction.

Given my job, I have an unprecedented level of access to information on what the consultancy market is doing to respond to the crisis; In this episode I give an overview of what consultancies are doing in regard to Pay, furloughing, lay offs, redundancies, as well as their workload and recruitment

This is the first of a series where I speak to people from around the world to see what life is like for them and how the construction industry has been effected by the Coronavirus. In this episode I speak with Michael Sadler in Hong Kong - this one is interesting - because of the SARS virus in 2003, both the government and the people seem to have been much better prepared.

Now of course none of us could have seen the Coronavirus coming. We could however have anticipated another recession. The career choices some of you have made have now left you exposed and will lead to some hard lessons - I detail some of those in here in a hope that it will enable you to make better career choices in the future

Having lost my last business in late 2008, I know personally how bad the last recession was and I undoubtedly learnt key lessons, however what we are going through now is different and you need to act differently

CAVEAT - I am not an accountant or HR professional - seek professional advice. I am however a business owner who has made the call to furlough the majority of my team and consequently I have read up on this subject in detail and thought I would share my thoughts on this with you all - I think both employers and employees will find this useful

We will always hit times of uncertainty in the economy; in this episode I give you key tips to ensure you keep your career moving. Should you want to to take me up on my offer of a career counselling session, please do email  - paul@pegasussearch.com