Explore how construction is more than bricks and mortar, with diverse career routes.
Join CIOB for a Tomorrow’s Leaders event in the Eastern Region, where they’ll shine a spotlight on career routes in the built environment that often sit outside the traditional focus.
Beginning with a series of 15‑minute presentations, each speaker will share insights into their role, career highs and lows, key dos and don’ts, followed by an interactive Q&A.
Speakers Include:
- John McLellan, Offshore Construction Manager at Cadeler
- Conor Nolan, Director Spacion & Building Brum
- Siu Mun Li, Director of Constructing Siu-lutions Ltd and Most Influential Woman in Construction 2023–2024
- Representatives from Pentaco’s Young Professionals Board
On the Day:
- Hear real career stories from professionals shaping the industry
- Ask questions and join the conversation during interactive Q&A sessions
- Make connections with industry professionals, peers and potential employers
- Enjoy food and refreshments while networking
Bringing together the Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich and Norwich Hubs, this event represents a genuine collaboration across the East of England, with Natalie Finnigan FCIOB Associate Director Cost Consultancy at Concertus Design and Property Consultants Limited and Chair of the Ipswich Hub, leading the discussion.
Why Attend?
Whether you’re exploring career options, curious about the future of construction, or keen to grow your professional network, this event offers a welcoming space to learn, connect and be inspired. Open to CIOB members, student members and anyone interested in discovering more about the built environment and the opportunities it offers.
Please note: This is a FREE event. 18 and over only. College tutors: If any of your students are under 18, please contact us directly to discuss attendance arrangements before booking.
Event Agenda:
5:00 PM: Arrival
5:15 PM: Expert speakers from the industry
6:15 PM: Interactive Q and A session
6:30 PM: Explore the industry stand area and speak directly with industry professionals whilst enjoying complimentary food and drinks
7:30 PM: Event concludes
Contact:
Susie Kearns and Sarah Catherall
Member Services and Events Coordinators – East Midlands
skearns@ciob.org and scatherall@ciob.org
To ensure you are catered for on the evening, please book your place through the website.
How can we help you get the most out of this event? We want to ensure accessibility for all of our members. Please contact us in confidence prior to attendance and we will do our best to answer any questions and support any additional needs you may have.
EVENTBRITE TICKET LINK
With thanks to Pentaco Construction Ltd, Handford Homes and Bowmer + Kirkland for kindly sponsoring this event.
