Joining Engenuiti as a graduate has given me the opportunity to work across a broad range of projects, from large leisure centres to smaller-scale buildings. I’ve particularly enjoyed working on timber projects, across both new-build and refurbishment, and seeing how sustainability is considered throughout the design process. It’s been great to see the thought that goes into material choices and how buildings can be designed more efficiently from the outset.
I’ve really enjoyed being part of the CPD team, particularly seeing how much emphasis Engenuiti puts on learning and development, both through formal training and by sharing knowledge within the company. During my first year, I’ve completed a Grasshopper course, as well as a range of internal learning sessions. I’ve found these sessions particularly valuable, as they’ve given me the opportunity to learn directly from colleagues about their experience, knowledge and areas of expertise. It’s been a great way to gain a better understanding of the work happening across the company, while also picking up useful knowledge and different approaches that I can apply to my own work.
What I’ve enjoyed most about my first year is the people and culture at Engenuiti. Everyone is approachable and always willing to take the time to talk things through. Graduates are trusted with responsibility and given the opportunity to work independently, while still having the support available whenever it’s needed. I’ve learnt a huge amount over the past year and have become much more confident in my abilities as a result.
The variety of projects and opportunities I’ve been involved in has given me something new to take forward each time, whether that’s technical knowledge, practical experience or simply a better understanding of how to approach a problem. Most importantly, I’ve really enjoyed working with the people around me and genuinely look forward to coming to work each day. I’m excited to continue learning and developing my career at Engenuiti.
