Discover the inspiring journeys of engineers with “By Inspection,” our podcast hosted by Oscar White, senior structural engineer in our Manchester studio. In each episode, Oscar dives into the careers, challenges, and triumphs of industry leaders shaping the built environment.

Episode 1: Michelle McDowell MBE

Oscar kicks off the series with Michelle McDowell MBE, non-executive director at Civic and a trailblazer in engineering. Michelle reflects on her remarkable 40-year career, from pioneering finite element analysis to design the Berlin Stock Exchange to leading Britain’s most ambitious conservation projects. “You can look back at the buildings you’ve designed and have a warm feeling inside for contributing something wonderful to society”

Click below to listen to an inspiring conversation that highlights the passion, innovation, and impact of engineering.