What is your current role, and how long have you been with EDGE?
I’m a Senior Cost Manager based in the Sheffield office, and I started at EDGE when I was 19 years old – this will be my ninth year in the company.
How did you get into the industry?
At sixth form I applied to universities but didn’t really know what to do, and I wasn’t too keen on going to university full time. My Dad is a Cost Manager, so I was aware of what the role involved, and he encouraged me to step into the industry. Not long after I shared my interest in Cost Management, I ended up getting a few weeks of work experience at EDGE and have stayed here ever since! It’s a great company to work for, and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed working with the team.
What was your experience like as an apprentice and would you recommend EDGE as an apprenticeship employer?
For the first five years, I spent one day studying at university, and the other four days working at EDGE. I was exposed to loads of different projects, clients and sectors and had a varied experience every week which I really enjoyed! Over the years, it’s given me the opportunity to develop my sector specialism in food and retail.
And yes, I would absolutely recommend them! There are lots of former EDGE apprentices now working in senior roles. We can see a clear progression path and have role models that show it’s a successful route into the industry. As with my experience, EDGE will try to make your time as varied as possible and give a huge breadth of experience on projects, which is really beneficial when you’re just starting out.
