At Williams & Shaw, our people work together to solve real design challenges and produce accurate designs. These are some of the key skills our people demonstrate:
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Meet our people
Our people are at the heart of our award-winning engineering; they have the opportunity to shape real projects from the first design to final handover.
Team members
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“I used to worry about starting in the industry, but the team at Williams & Shaw supported me from day one. Solving real design challenges every day alongside such an incredible team has built my confidence and made the experience so rewarding.”
Sarah O'Neill, Student Engineer
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“At Williams & Shaw, we pair high performance with a vibrant, supportive culture. Join an energetic, close-knit team that takes engineering seriously and enjoys the journey together.”
Dean Goodall, Senior Engineer
Case Study
Sarah's Career Journey
A career journey is often a mix of exploration, growth, and discovery. Sarah’s path has combined university study with hands-on experience, helping her build confidence and develop her engineering skills.
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GCSEs
Sarah studied 10 GCSEs: English, English Literature, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Technology & Design, Geography, Spanish, Religious Studies and Art and Design.
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A-Levels
Sarah studied Mathematics, Technology & Design and Sociology.
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Wider school life
Sarah loved playing netball for her school team and was a prefect during sixth form, helping her develop teamwork and leadership skills.
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Next steps after school
Sarah took a gap year before going on to study Architectural Engineering at Ulster University.
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Finding work
Sarah first heard about Williams & Shaw through her placement supervisor at Ulster University.
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Working at Williams & Shaw
After completing her placement year at Williams & Shaw, Sarah now works part-time while finishing her final year at Ulster University. With support from an experienced team, she applies her university learning to live projects.
Advice from Sarah
How do you know where to begin?
Advice for your education path
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Don’t feel pressured to have everything figured out straight away.
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Keep your options open and take opportunities when they come.
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You can gain valuable industry experience alongside your education.
Advice for your next steps after school
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Explore all your options, including university, apprenticeships and going straight into work.
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Choose something that interests you.
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Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone.
Suitability
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Problem-solving
Overcoming challenges and finding solutions to real design problems.
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Communication
Communicating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
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Attention to detail
Producing accurate designs through careful attention to detail.