Why did you choose construction as a career?

I began my career as a bench joiner. I wanted to learn a craft and see what could be achieved with simple materials like timber, and to understand how they interact with buildings.

As an apprentice, one of my first projects was working on the joinery for The Ritz hotel in London. It was very niche and demanded incredible attention to detail. I felt a great sense of pride when a pile of materials evolved into a functional space for guests to enjoy.

As my career progressed, I worked for some large construction companies and consultancies managing teams, which I realised I quite liked and was quite good at! That started my journey into project management and to Linesight. I love the culture here – I feel like a person and not a cog in a big wheel. It is great to be a part of a team that genuinely wants to make a difference.