Introducing Ian Stephens our latest Brand Ambassador who is covering the Midlands area of the UK:
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Where did you study? -
I learned on the job and completed a 3 year training programme. I’ve since completed QCF Level 6 Diploma in Utility Mapping and Surveying in my spare time.
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We don’t ask for much other than the willingness to work hard, travel, stay away from home and the desire to progress and develop.
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19 years
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I’d been made redundant and saw an advert in my local newspaper for a trainee.
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I’m in the process of joining the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) through our Company’s Approved Development Scheme.
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I worked my way through my career from complete novice with no formal training and we do the same with the trainees we employ. I enjoy working with trainees and want people to experience what I have with my career.
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Growing up and until I found the job advert, I had no idea surveying existed. The industry needs young people for it to thrive in the future and I believe it’s a truly amazing career with many great opportunities.
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I’d like to engage with local schools and colleges, university career fairs and other events to speak to young people and share my passion for the industry.
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I enjoy running as a way to switch off. I’m passionate about Formula 1 too.
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I always pictured our avatar as something like a Lion which is a strong leader.
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I think online resources are important as younger people engage more with these. Something like site walk throughs or some simple modelling tasks/games. I also think awareness of GKiS needs to increase as a whole.
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Our industry is extremely fun to be in and once involved, you quickly become attached and would never imagine doing anything else. The industry is full of respected experts and has a sense of community where everyone shares ideas, tips and technology. There simply isn’t any other like it!