Ground Forum Undergraduate Mentoring Programme

This is Asfand. Be like Asfand.

Simon Ruddlesden has been working with Asfand as part of the Ground Forum Undergraduate Mentoring Programme, which has been set up to help currently under-represented sectors of our society start their career in ground engineering.

Originally from Pakistan, Asfand recently graduated with an MSc in Engineering Geology from Portsmouth University. Since then, Simon have been acting as a mentor to him, providing guidance on general career decisions, job applications, CV writing and interview techniques etc.

We are pleased to announce that Asfand has recently accepted an offer to be a graduate geotechnical engineer at Geoquip Marine, which is a great first graduate role for him, following on nicely from the taught content of his MSc and his dissertation, which covered offshore wind turbine foundations.

Although he has secured his first role in the industry, Simon’s support will not stop here. He will continue to offer support and guidance over the upcoming weeks, months and years.

We would encourage recent graduates, particularly those from currently under-represented groups, who feel they need help with the transition from university to the geotechnical industry, to join the scheme, as it can clearly be beneficial.

We would also strongly encourage experienced geotechnical professionals to become mentors for the scheme: it is very rewarding; it can only benefit the industry; and it doesn’t cost anything – just your time.

Please can you put this link to the Ground Forum Undergraduate Mentoring Programme - https://ground-forum.org.uk/training-and-careers/ground-forum-undergraduate-mentoring-programme/

And Geoquip Marine - https://www.geoquip-marine.com/