5 minutes with … Simon Spencer at EDGE

2023-02-03T07:00:00

The consultancy director initially trained as a plumber but has since done a wide range of jobs across the industry. He grew up in Hull and now works in Leeds

Why did you choose construction as a career?

When I was considering leaving school, career opportunities were not very well-defined. The options were either to stay on at school or obtain a practical qualification. I chose to go down the practical route and started off doing an NVQ in plumbing as I felt it was a valuable skill to learn. It was something I really enjoyed, but job opportunities were limited at the time. I did however, get the opportunity to work for a main contractor and learn the art of estimating, buying and quantity surveying.

I have had various roles within construction since then, working for clients, developers, consultants and main contractors. It has provided me with a really rounded understanding of the industry.

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