Month: November 2023

James MacLeod, a Project Engineer with DSSR Consulting Engineers, attended the careers evening at Nidderdale High School to discuss the engineering career path and provide guidance on the transition to KS5 and leaving high school.

James spoke to students about his own journey into engineering and the different career paths that are available. He also provided advice on how to choose the right post-education route and how to prepare for a successful career in engineering.

“Engineering is a challenging but rewarding career path,” said MacLeod. “It offers the opportunity to work on some of the most innovative and exciting projects in the world, and to make a real difference to people’s lives.”

MacLeod also encouraged students to consider the wide range of engineering disciplines that are available, from civil and structural engineering to mechanical and electrical engineering.

“If you’re interested in a career in engineering, it’s important to start thinking about your options early on,” said MacLeod. “There are a number of different routes into the profession, so it’s important to do your research and find the one that’s right for you.”

The Awards Celebration was held on the 10th of October at Kimpton’s Clocktower Hotel in Manchester and was attended by 630 guests. DSSR was in attendance with guests Morgan Parrack of Hunters; Helen Whitehead of VINCI Construction; Deborah Carr & Andy Bridger of Bridger Carr, and Ruth James of Llewelyn Davies.

James MacLeod, a Trainee Engineer with DSSR based in the Harrogate office, was shortlisted for the Apprentice of the Year Award. We were delighted to support him and thrilled he had been recognised in this category.

Former DSSR employee and IHEEM President, Alison Ryan, introduced the guests to the charity selected by IHEEM for 2023, Lymphoma Action. This is the UK’s only charity dedicated to Lymphoma and is a cause close to Alison’s heart following her own diagnosis.

Alison gave a touching personal account of her own experience of being diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and her subsequent treatment and journey to recovery. Lymphoma Action provided the guidance and assistance that she needed.

We are deeply grateful to the charity for the support provided to one of our own. DSSR has donated £1,000 to Lymphoma Action to help and support people with Lymphoma, contributing to a future where no one has to face this disease alone.

DSSR is a proud to be part of the design team which was commissioned to design the building services for the upcoming Peterhead Campus, a new £40 million educational facility that will provide state-of-the-art learning facilities for students of all ages. As part of our commitment to provide social value for the local community, we pledged to donate to the Peterhead Foodbank.

The Peterhead Foodbank is a vital service that provides food and other essentials to people in need in the local area. The foodbank relies on donations from individuals and businesses to operate, and we hope that our donation helps the foodbank to continue to provide its vital service to the community.

“We are proud to provide the Peterhead Foodbank with this donation, a vital community service that provides support to people in need in the local area. We are grateful to be able to play a role in helping them to continue their important work.

“Our ‘Community Benefits’ programme is a commitment to supporting the communities in which we operate. We believe that it is important to give back to the communities that support our business, and we are pleased to be able to do so through our donation to the Peterhead Foodbank.”

Stuart Brand, DSSR Regional Director