James Harrison
Assistant Contract Manager at Kellogg Brown and Root Ltd
Key Details:
| Current industry | Financial & Professional |
|---|---|
| School attended | West Lakes Academy |
| College/training provider attended | Aspire Procurement Training |
| University attended | Same |
| Year completed GCSEs | 2019 |
| Favourite lessons at school | Mathematics, English Language, English Literature |
Q&A
— Give a short overview of your career journey after school
Went from A levels studying Biology, Chemistry and Geography to an apprenticeship with Doosan Babcock in Procurement and Supply Chain Management working on the Programme and Project Partners Framework at Sellafield. Then had a brief stint at Nuclear Waste Services before moving back to PPP with KBR.
— What do you love about your job?
The discussions, the journeys and the challenges.
— What piece of advice would you give to young people about finding their best next step?
Think about what you love doing, what you're interested in and follow that, just because a job is well paid doesn't mean it is interesting!
— What three essential skills do you think have helped you to be successful in your job?
Speaking, Aiming High, Leadership.
— What advice would you give to someone considering working in your industry?
Research, understand and build relationships.
— What is the best piece of advice you have been given that has helped you on your career journey?
Take every opportunity to learn you can