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Fairhurst Recruitment Case Studies
Juni Gurung
Juni has been with Fairhurst since 2006 after graduating. She started out as a graduate engineer working with project engineers for various jobs allowing her to gain the experience and knowledge required for a firm foundation in starting off her career at Fairhurst. She is currently in the process of training towards chartered membership under the Institute of Structural Engineers (IStructE). She regularly attends the evening meetings held by the local IStructE and ICE branches as well as organised lunchtime seminars in her workplace.
Gemma Clark
Gemma Clark is a Graduate Transport Planner based in our Watford office. She joined the company in 2007 after completing her BSc (Hons) in Geography at the University of Hertfordshire and is currently studying for her MSc in Transport Planning and Management through part time day release at Westminster University. Gemma specialises in transport accessibility analysis and its application within transport assessment projects. Her current role requires liaison with local authorities along with research and analysis.
Jonathan Kean
Jonathan is a Graduate Engineer at Fairhurst in the Water Services Division. Prior to working in industry, Jonathan spent 5 years studying Civil Engineering at the University of Glasgow and 1 year studying Sustainable River Catchment Flood Management at Heriot-Watt University. Since joining Fairhurst he has been involved in numerous projects and has gained experience in using several specialist software packages.
Dr Poologanathan Sanjeevan
Sanjeevan is a Graduate Engineer in Fairhurst's Glasgow office. He completed his PhD in Civil Engineering at Glasgow Caledonian University in 2007. He developed extensive research experience in concrete technology, laser cleaning process and as part of his final year dissertation he has researched concrete filled steel tubes. Since joining Fairhurst, he has been involved in the design of highway structures and is currently working towards chartered engineer status within the Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE).
Aleksandra Zmijewska
Aleksandra is a Graduate Engineer specialising in the design of drainage schemes, attenuation devices and undertaking flood risk assessments. She graduated in 2005 with a Master of Science degree in Hydro Engineering from Technical University of Szczechin, Poland, joining Fairhurst in 2007 and has worked on a number of notable projects including distribution centres, dot com centres, airport infrastructure, commercial and residential schemes.
An interview with Jane Wallis
Career
June 2004 - September 2005: Assistant Planner, Fairhurst;
September 2005 - June 2006: Assistant Planner (working part time while completing my final year at University), Fairhurst;
June 2006 - Present: Development Planner, Fairhurst.
Why did you select Fairhurst for your graduate placement?
The varied and diverse range of projects that Fairhurst undertook initially attracted me to the company. Following this, at interview, I was promised a large amount of responsibility and spoke to previous students who gave me a better understanding of the type and level of work which I would be involved in.
What projects did you work on in your first year?
In my first year I worked on a variety of projects. Smaller scale projects included the submission of a planning application for a piece of artwork (an upside down bus shelter!) in Northumberland, various planning appraisals for sites throughout the country, and representations on a number of planning policy documents. Larger scale projects included a review of a minerals application at Hollings Hill, which included an assessment of the previous application and the production of an environmental statement and new conditions, and the production of a masterplan for Cambois in Northumberland, which is now being taken forward by developers as a potential eco-town.
What projects are you currently working on?
I am currently project managing the re-development of the Smiths Dock site, a large brownfield riverside site in North Tyneside, for residential development, as well as the preparation of evidence for an appeal hearing for the refusal of a residential development against officer recommendation.
What advice would you give to students looking for a placement?
Do not limit yourself to a certain area of planning, or certain firms. Be comfortable in what you know, and be honest in your past experience, it is often not all about what you already know, but what you can learn.
What advice would you give to students beginning a placement?
Get involved in as many projects and activities as possible, not only in the work place, but socially as well, as its important to build good relationships with your colleagues. Also, don’t be afraid to ask questions.
Where do you see your career developing in the next 5 years?
I hope to move up to a senior position within the firm, focusing on legal elements of the planning process, while expanding my own Client base.
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