Darshana Baiju

Describe what the Mott Mac Life means to you in three words

Progress, exciting, rewarding

What do you enjoy about working here?

The thing I enjoy the most here is working with my colleagues. Each day I learn something new and feel supported in my career growth.

Tell us about your specialism and why you chose it

My specialism is quantity surveying. I find it interesting because this role is a blend of financial expertise, contractual knowledge, technical and interpersonal skills.

Why did you choose Mott MacDonald as a company you wanted to be part of?

Our values here are things which really resonate with me, and I was keen to work for a business where I felt aligned with their approach and way of working. The opportunity to work on projects which make a huge positive social impact is highly rewarding and is another reason I chose Mott MacDonald.

How has your career progressed since joining? / How has Mott MacDonald invested in your career?

The events as part of the training programme for UK graduates have been great. They have given me the opportunity to develop my skills and meet other graduates from different parts of the business. Through the graduate training I’ve gained a real perspective on how wide the business is and feel proud of the work we do.

As well as the graduate events, I am also being guided and supported by my team to pursue my chartership with Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.

What have you learnt while working at Mott MacDonald?

I’ve learnt to always be curious for learning new things, never be afraid to ask questions and always be open to new opportunities.