Nicholas Lake

TalkCivils

Science EN ↓ 6 episodes

TalkCivils is a primarily interview based podcast that explores all aspects of the hugely varied and exciting world of Civil Engineering. There is something for everyone from conversations about career paths to advice on professional development, project spotlights to discussions on national strategy, deep dives on technical topics to reviews of industry trends and emerging technology, and anything else that catches our interest along the way. Join me as I talk to some of the remarkable people that enable this industry to provide and maintain the infrastructure that brings individuals and comm...

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Nicholas Lake

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Liam Kimberley - Championing professional recognition for technicians 30.06.2026 36:22

www.talkcivils.com | www.talkcivils.com/listen ----- Liam Kimberley is the CAD and BIM Delivery Director at Tony Gee and Partners LLP and Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers. In this second episode of the two part series we discuss Liam's thoughts on the importance of the technician role within the industry and how these skills are rapidly being lost. He describes how changes in the way c...

Liam Kimberley - An alternative path; Apprentice to CAD and BIM Delivery Director 23.06.2026 34:40

www.talkcivils.com | www.talkcivils.com/listen ----- Liam Kimberley is the CAD and BIM Delivery Director at Tony Gee and Partners LLP and Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers. In this first episode of the two part series we talk about his journey from fresh apprentice straight out of school through to his current role. Liam explains his thought process and advice he was given along the way...

Chris Ball, Sam Hobbs - IStructE Chartership; how to achieve MIStructE 09.06.2026 46:14

www.talkcivils.com | www.talkcivils.com/listen ----- This episode is all about Chartership with the IStructE, and in particular the process of gaining full membership (MIStructE). The application and in particular the exam is infamously challenging but equally hugely beneficial to your professional development and directly applicable to your every day if you are involved in technical design work....

Riccardo Stroscio - How Hybrid Steel Girders can reduce material use 09.06.2026 29:02

www.talkcivils.com | www.talkcivils.com/listen ----- Riccardo is a Director in the Structures department at Tony Gee and Partners LLP, Chartered Structural Engineer, and Fellow of the IStructE. He has a wealth of experience in the design, check, and assessment of bridges from feasibility, through detailed design, to construction support, temporary works design, and project coordination. His input...

Tara Sandiford - Bridges to Prosperity (now called Fika) 09.06.2026 27:48

www.talkcivils.com | www.talkcivils.com/listen ----- Tara graduated from the University of Southampton with a Masters Degree in Civil Engineering. During her time as an undergraduate Tara was sponsored by Tony Gee and Partners where she also completed summer placement work experience and a year in industry. Tara now works full time as a consulting civil engineer in the Structures department at Ton...

TalkCivils - Trailer 25.04.2026 2:00

An introduction to TalkCivils, the podcast where I talk to the remarkable people that do Civil Engineering. If you're a Civil Engineer, or thinking of joining the industry, then this podcast is for you. I'll try to release new episodes every month but with a focus on quality rather than quantity. My Website: www.talkcivils.com | www.talkcivils.com/listen Social Media: https://talkcivils.com/youtub...