Jade Hundziak, Civil Engineer

Role: Graduate Civil Engineer
Degree: BEng Civil Engineering
Date Joined: September 2008

What does your current role involve?

I’m part of a Construction team which focuses on health and safety, quality, scheduling, problem solving and liaison with many different parties. I work closely with the contractor, subcontractors and a large multi-discipline project team, and I’m constantly learning – not just about construction.

What projects have you been involved in?

• £125m West East Link Main – construction of a modern aqueduct!
• Large Diameter Trunk Mains (Vyrnwy and Dee) cleaning – maintaining our Victorian legacy!

What other activities have you been involved in?

• Helping organise a Chartership Workshop for the Developing Engineers Forum - for all keen engineers.
• Organising a forum for our  Civil Engineering graduates
• Presenting on UU’s projects in-house and to CIWEM=
• Voluntary activities in schools – encouraging people to take up engineering
• Helping organise WaterAid fundraisers
• Representing UU at the national Big Bang Event – science, engineering and technology fair

What's the culture like at United Utilities Engineering?

UU Engineering is a friendly place to work with lots of opportunities. People are always keen to help others and share knowledge and experience. You are given plenty of responsibility but there’s always someone available to call on as well...

Why did you choose to work for United Utilities Engineering?

I wanted to work in the water industry as this is what interests me based on university study and work experience.  The company offers experience in a variety of areas, and the engineering department has a range of disciplines and a wealth of knowledge. It is also a job that has great impact on and benefit for the public.