Webinar - Structural Engineering in 2026: Skills, Trends & the Future

​Amanda Ansell | Marketing Director, Carrington West

Amanda is an experienced marketing professional having spent almost half her career in the recruitment sector. She is responsible for all marketing at Carrington West, including partnerships with professional membership organisations across the built environment sector such as IStructE.

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Kevin Payne | Associate Director (Structural Engineering) Wintech

With a Masters degree in Civil Engineering, Kevin has spent 16 years working in Structural Engineering on projects across a number of sectors; but mainly specialising in residential schemes. He is a Chartered Engineer and a member of the Institution of Structural Engineers.

In his time working in structures, Kevin has provided a broad range of services, including concept & detailed design, technical reporting, structural condition surveys and site surveys, all focused on the structural elements of projects. His experience spans diverse projects, from new build high-rise reinforced concrete residential blocks to refurbishment works converting traditional office & industrial units into apartments.

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Brylea Purnell | Talent Acquisition Manager, Baker Hicks

Brylea is an experienced senior talent consultant with 10+ years of experience in developing collaborative business relations with corporate hiring organisations, providing best-in-class recruitment services. She is resourceful, driven and self-motivated with a proven track-record of building strong relationships, service delivery and achieving financial targets.

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Kent Streek | Department Manager, Carrington West

Kent has been a specialist recruiter in the built environment sector since 2013. He has built an extensive network and has a great reputation through his industry knowledge and dedicated support to his clients. He currently leads the buildings, water and power teams, driving business growth through continually improving services and operations and passing on his knowledge of the sectors and best practise. He is an active member of the communities he serves, frequently speaking and attending events.

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Claire Shinar | Lead Consultant, Carrington West

Claire is a Lead Consultant within the buildings division, providing recruitment services to hiring organisations and support to candidates since 2015. She specialises in the structural engineering consultancy market. Claire supports the multi-disciplinary design team of the wider buildings division that also services the construction and property and maintenance industries.

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