In this latest episode of CIHT’s podcast “Transport Talks” we spoke to Rebecca Paramor, CIHT Emerging Professional of the Year 2024/25, Site Engineer, Morgan Sindall, and Grace Prendergast, Carbon Analyst, FM Conway, role model for the Highways Sector Council Ways of Life Campaign.

Rebecca and Grace take us through:

·         Varying routes into the sector

·         The plethora of opportunities available

·         The direct role that their skills and aspirations have in future proofing the sector

·         How to change perceptions of the sector and attract skilled young professionals to the sector

Listen to the podcast to discover insights from two of our emerging professionals around just how emerging professionals can and do shape the future of the transport system. 

Listen to the podcast below:

www.ciht.org.uk/knowledge-resource-centre/resources/podcasts/

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Quotes from the Podcast

if you can’t see it you can’t be it – to get people into this industry you’ve got to make it relatable – to grab the attention of people…(so) they can relate to it

this industry has such a big impact on the environment – if you can come in and try new ideas you can have a bigger impact than in industries that are already doing stuff

 to get people interested we need to start at a young age…. there are lots of opportunities out there…..do what you enjoy…..subjects you pick don’t close off options

the Emerging Professionals Conference as a day (was) fun to network and eye opening to find out the range of jobs that exist in the sector!

experience doesn’t define and shape this industry….there’s a lot this industry can offer

Join our Emerging Professionals Conference on 9th April 2025

Making connections - a chance to meet fellow transport professionals and hear about the latest sector successful projects and initiatives and the people behind them. 

ciht.org.uk/event/ciht-emerging-professionals-conference-2025/

Get involved with our Emerging Professionals Network 

ciht.org.uk/about-us/other-groups/emerging-professionals-network/

Find out more about the Highways Sector Council Ways of Life Campaign

Watch the role model videos including one featuring Grace Prendergast highwaysoflife.co.uk/stories/

Sue Percy CBE, Chief Executive, CIHT said:

“CIHT is pleased to be a founding member of the Highways Sector Council. We are committed to working as part of the Council to support the transformation of the highways sector through coming together in partnership to help address some key challenges. This campaign is a great free resource for all of us across the sector to use to promote some of the fantastic opportunities available to those working in highways”

To find out more about the wider campaign click here: highwaysoflife.co.uk/

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Grace Prendergast, Carbon Analyst, FM Conway

Rebecca Paramor, CIHT Emerging Professional of the Year 2024/25, Site Engineer, Morgan Sindall