Our Town Hall Manchester Careers: Recent Episodes
Our Town Hall Manchester Careers
Join employers from one of the UK’s most significant heritage building projects – Manchester’s ‘Our Town Hall’. You’ll hear from a wide range of building contractors, designers, consultants, and so much more, all of whom will give you an insight into their working and day and careers opportunities in the built environment. Find out more about the Our Town Hall Project: https://www.manchester.gov.uk/ourtownhall
Our latest episode discusses a day in the life of a structural engineer on Our Town Hall. We hear from Paul and Charlotte at Ramboll about how their roles incorporate each element of STEM, and particularly how technology has impacted their roles.
Join us for a special edition of the Our Town Hall podcast, where we chat to landscape architects PlanIT, who are currently working towards membership of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter. Hear about how they are working with their employees to improve all aspects of their workplace based on the 7 characteristics of the Charter.
Join Tracey from the Mosaic Restoration Company, as she explores the craft of mosaic tiling and explains why her organisation still uses the same techniques as were used by the Romans. If you’ve ever wondered about the link between science and art then you’re about to find out how the two are so closely linked.
Our latest podcast explores the specialist trade of paintings conservation, with Karen from Hirst Conservation. We discuss the technology and techniques used when conserving 150 year old murals, and how engineering plays a key role in the success of their work.
Hear from Finn at McCrory Construction, as he tells us how content production and marketing are imperative to the construction industry. You’ll hear how his apprenticeship journey has helped him forge a career with gadgets and drones in a way that you may not expect.
Hear from Finn at McCrory Construction, as he tells us how content production and marketing are imperative to the construction industry. You’ll hear how his apprenticeship journey has helped him forge a career with gadgets and drones in a way that you may not expect.
Four of our project apprentices take you through their journeys of work-based learning in the construction industry. Dylan, Harry, Tayla, and Leah all share their success stories and tell you why apprenticeships are the perfect career route for those looking for a career in STEM industries.
Join Tony from sub-contractor Stone Edge as he talks us through his role and how stonemasonry links directly to science, technology, engineering, and maths. Tony delves into the exciting work Stone Edge is doing on Our Town Hall, and the skills required of a modern stone mason.
Tamara a Head Contractor Lendlease, and Louise an Engineering Contractor NG Bailey talk you through the world of social value. Social value provides residents across Manchester with additional benefits from the project around employment, skills, and training.