Jack Farrington - Cumbria Talent Force

Q&A

— Give a short overview of your career journey after school

Once I completed my GCSE's I did my A-Levels in engineering, construction and applied science then got taken on by Morgan Sindall straight out of school on a Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering and Asset Management where i am now studying for my Batchelors degree alongside on site experience.

— What do you love about your job?

I love the variety. As I work on multiple projects, no two days are the same and this allows me to develop all the time. I also love being a part of a team to deliver projects and teaching younger generation site engineering.

— What piece of advice would you give to young people about finding their best next step?

Pick something you'll enjoy as you tend to work better when you're doing something you enjoy and if you enjoy your work it will feel you never worked a day in your life as it is so rewarding.

— What three essential skills do you think have helped you to be successful in your job?

Problem Solving, Leadership, Teamwork.

— What advice would you give to someone considering working in your industry?

If you enjoy seeing tangible results from your work and don’t mind a fast-paced environment, it can be a very rewarding career for you. If you want something you have to take charge of your learning and take the opportunities out there.

— What is the best piece of advice you have been given that has helped you on your career journey?

The most useful advice I received was simply to not just follow drawings but ensure I understand them. In site engineering, it’s easy to treat plans as instructions, but the real value comes from knowing why things are designed and built a certain way.