Jack Farrington
Assistant Engineer at Morgan Sindall
Key Details:
| Current industry | Manufacturing & Engineering |
|---|---|
| School attended | Energy Coast UTC |
| College/training provider attended | Energy Coast UTC |
| University attended | Lakes College (University of Cumbria) |
| Year completed GCSEs | 2016 |
| Favourite lessons at school | Maths, Construction, Engineering |
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 allows me to develop all the time and i also like the type of projects we have as they are interesting. i also love being apart 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 tent to work better when your 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 enjoy spending time on site and solving problems civil engineering is your calling and whatever you decide i advice giving it your all and being open to change and realise working life is different to school. 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. That understanding helps you catch mistakes early, adapt when site conditions change, and make better decisions on-site.
It also builds trust—when you can explain the reasoning behind something helps people take you more seriously and rely on your judgment strengthening your status as a reliable engineer.