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Kirsty Manning

Curriculum Vitae

  • Education:

    I went to the University of Sheffield. Before that I was at my local secondary school

  • Qualifications:

    I have 11 GCSEs 3 A-Levels 1 AS level and a MEng degree in Civil Engineering

  • Work History:

    I have worked for sever construction companies, the Environment agency, my Local council and three water and sewage companies

  • Current Job:

    Civil Engineer

  • About Me

    I'm a Civil Engineer working in the Water and Wastewater industry. I design pipes and make dams safer

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    I live in the North West on my own with lots of houseplants. I’ve been interested in engineering since I was at School . I work on lots of interesting projects all over North West England. I previously worked in Scotland for 4 years.

    Outside of work I enjoy cycling, walking and making things.

  • My Work

    I am a Civil Engineer working to improve dams and pipes

  • My Typical Day: I mostly work on the computer looking at different types of maps to see where problems might be with pipes . Often I have to write reports on how the problems should be fixed. Sometimes I get to go out to look at building sites to find ways to fix problems that have been found unexpectedly.

  • My Interview

    • What's the best thing you've done in your career?

      Used a robotic submarine to explore a water reservoir

      What or who inspired you to follow your career?

      Both off my grandfathers were engineers, i wanted to follow in their footsteps

      What was your favourite subject at school?

      I always liked maths but also the creative side like art and design

      What did you want to be after you left school?

      I wanted to be a Civil engineer. After university I wanted to work in forestry for a while

      Were you ever in trouble at school?

      I was always well behaved but get in trouble for making doodles on my notes

      If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?

      Maybe an outdoors instructor, I love being outside in nature

      Who is your favourite singer or band?

      I don't really have a favourite but I like folk music and go to a lot of folk festivals

      What's your favourite food?

      Pasta, cream cheese and bacon.

      What is the most fun thing you've done?

      Trecking in the Himalaya in India

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