Profile
Dave Taylor
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About Me:
I am a Project Manager in Sheffield working in civils engineering and highways. I am married, like getting outdoors, going to the gym, walking in Sheffield and the Peak District with our dog, travelling and going to concerts.
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I am a STEM ambassador and go into schools and other groups to deliver talks about my works and the career opportunities that are available for anyone who wants to go into a STEM career.
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My Work:
As a Project Manager I plan, prepare and deliver large schemes to resurface the highway network in Sheffield. Each scheme is different and can involve closing roads or footpaths to deliver the work.
In previous jobs I have worked in mining, waste management and construction projects as a surveyor then as a project manager -
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Each scheme takes up to 12 weeks to plan and I will have to speak with the Council, the public and businesses about our works. Each scheme requires detailed planning around working times to reduce disruption, environmental assessments and measures required to protect wildlife and certain protected habitats. Safety of the works is very important and alot of planning is required to ensure everyone who will work on each site works safely and does not put themselves at risk of being hurt.
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What I'd do with the prize money:
There is a conservation group in Sheffield called The Friends of Porter Valley and they do various projects to protect the watercourses and the river valley areas of the Porter Valley including the subterranean sections of the rivers which flow under Sheffield City Centre. I would donate the £500 to the group so they can continue to do their great works in protecting the Porter Valley area.
This is their website https://www.fopv.org.uk
They also do guided tours underground through the subterranean tunnels under Sheffield City Centre, I have been on one of the tours last year and it was amazing. There are videos on Youtube of the underground rivers in Sheffield so you can see what is there. Look up “Megatron Sheffield” and you can watch the videos.
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
rugby-loving map nerd
What did you want to be after you left school?
I wasnt sure what i wanted to be when i left school, but i knew i wanted to work outside and not be sat at a desk all day and I have worked outside in various jobs throughout my career.
Were you ever in trouble at school?
Sometimes
If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?
Fitness instructor
Who is your favourite singer or band?
Kasabian
What's your favourite food?
Steak
If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
Be happy, be healthy and be on holiday alot.
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