SYSTRAcast archive

Tune in to our SYSTRAcast podcast to keep up to date with all things SYSTRA

Take a listen through our podcast archive, where SYSTRA colleagues share industry insights, explore their career journeys and open up about mental health and wellbeing.

Episode 24 – Rail with David Camacho

Episode 23 – Women in Transport with Lou Garrick

Episode 22 – Innovation with Llewelyn Morgan

We spoke to David Camacho, Programme Manager, about where his passion for the railway comes from, what key projects shaped his career and the direction he sees the industry taking in the future.

Hear from Lou Garrick, Geologist, about how she’s navigated her career as a disabled woman in the industry.

We spoke to Llewelyn Morgan, Head of Innovation, to gain an understanding of how innovation is embedded in how we work at SYSTRA.

Episode 21 – Keeping Ireland moving with Jean-Michel Najarre

Episode 20 – Women in Transport with Emma Jolly

Episode 19 – Keeping Ireland moving with Ian Byrne

Our Engineering Lead in Ireland, Jean-Michel Najarre, explores how enhancing Ireland’s infrastructure will drive positive change across the country.

Emma Jolly (Associate) shares how she got a start in transport planning, the impact mentoring has had on her journey, and how the industry has become more inclusive over the past few years.

SYSTRA Ireland’s Business Director, Ian Byrne, shares the important role SYSTRA projects are having in the transition to a greener, more active Ireland.

Episode 18 – Women in Transport with Charlotte Woodhall-Jones

Episode 17 – Life as a carer

Episode 16 – Women in Transport with Gemma Rathbone

Charlotte shares how a love of the natural environment led to a career in engineering geology, and the unique challenges being a woman in engineering can come with.

Hear from Ruth Gregory on how she balances her career in engineering alongside her role as a full-time carer for her child.

Our Marketing and Communications Director, Gemma Rathbone, shares her journey in the communications world and how it’s led to a fulfilling career in the transport and infrastructure industry.

Episode 15 – Water Safety

Episode 14 – ADHD Diagnosis

Episode 13 – My degree apprenticeship journey with Adam Salum and Arron Hodges

Hear from SYSTRA’s seasoned water sports hobbyists on how they stay safe whilst spending time in the water.

We followed up with colleagues’ Daniel, James and Benedict to hear about their experiences around receiving an ADHD diagnosis.

Hear from Adam and Arron, Civil Engineering Degree Apprentices, on how SYSTRA stood out to them as an apprenticeship provider.

Episode 12 – My degree apprenticeship journey with Mohamed Baaziz and Jaden Neal

Episode 11 – My degree apprenticeship journey with Joseph Dean

Episode 10 – Work-life balance

Looking back on their journeys as degree apprentices, Jaden and Mohamed share their advice for those just starting an apprenticeship and how they’re preparing for the next stage in their careers.

Hear from civil engineering degree apprentice Joseph Dean on how a passion for railways has driven his career forward.

Our colleagues share their top tips on how they balance their time between work, home life and wellness.

Episode 9 – My degree apprenticeship journey with Alex Woods

Episode 8 – My degree apprenticeship journey with Sahina Sameerah

Episode 7 – SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)

Degree Apprentice Alex Woods shares how his role at SYSTRA has started his career on the right track.

Sahina shares her experience as an Engineering Degree Apprentice at SYSTRA.

As we continue through the coldest, darkest time of year, we shine a light on Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Episode 6 – ADHD Awareness

Episode 5 – Living with Fibromyalgia

Episode 4 – World Suicide Prevention Day

As Neurodiversity becomes more widely recognised both in and out of the workplace, we spoke to some of our colleagues with ADHD about how it affects their daily lives.

What is fibromyalgia, what impact can it have on someone’s life and what can you do to manage your symptoms?

We explored these questions and more with Rachel Goodwin, Senior Planner, who’s been living with fibromyalgia for over 20 years.

With World Suicide Prevention Day falling on September 10th, we spoke to James Edwards, Modeller, about his journey with mental health, including his experience navigating suicidal thoughts.

Episode 3 – Spotlight on Fatima

Episode 2 – An introduction to Business Cases

Episode 1 – Stress Awareness Month and Mental Health

We spoke with Fatima Almaarofi about her journey becoming a Civil Engineer and the roadblocks she faced along the way.

We spoke to Irineos and Amy from our consultancy team to learn all about business cases included what they are, what role do they play in transport and what’s the process creating one.

We spoke to colleagues about how they manage stress and look after their mental health in the workplace.