My career in the water industry began on a placement year with Yorkshire Water as part of my degree in Civil Engineering from Leeds Metropolitan University. I have spent over 20 years within the water sector working on a variety of frameworks with different clients on mains replacement, network modelling, water optimisation, cost capture, leakage and now in water and waste infrastructure. I have progressed my career by taking on new challenges within design and modelling to then moving to Project and Framework Management. I am currently a Proposal’s Manager where I have to collaborate with key stakeholders, have the ability to work under pressure and to challenging deadlines.

My competency has come from continuously building on my strengths while maintaining a focus on my weaknesses.  Above all learning to have trust in my abilities and instinct. I have learnt to prioritise which can be a challenge with good clear communication, time management and setting goals

Over the years I have had a lot of good guidance but have also been struck in a rut, this is where an external mentor has help me and has given me the confidence in myself.

Staying health and incorporation a good work life balance bringing out the best in me.

Within my career I have gained personal achievement and satisfaction from supporting others. I believe the process works to help develop both parties to see things differently. We can become more relevant with new perspectives while building on our technical and leadership abilities.