On leaving school, Stephen Forrest began his career at L&M as an Assistant Surveyor. Having started his surveying education with the HNC course, Stephen is now working towards his Postgraduate Diploma at Glasgow University. Stephen says: “I left school at 17 with a respectable secondary education behind me. Now, in what seems like a few short years, I am studying at Postgraduate level, while working on some of the most challenging surveying projects in the UK.”

Surveyors Barry Irving and Graham Brown both joined L&M as Assistant Surveyors. On completion of the HNC course, they both progressed to the BSc in London. Barry, 24, says: “Working at L&M has really set me up for career in surveying. In just 7 years I’ve gained invaluable work experience with one of the country’s leading land specialists, successfully completed two education courses, been paid full-time while studying and had a taster of life in London, with my accommodation provided.” Barry and Graham have been in charge of several projects including the recently completed Auchincruive Estate (see Topographical Case Study).

Elliott Duffy joined L&M as a school leaver in 2007 as an Assistant Surveyor. He is currently half way through his HNC at Glasgow Met. Elliott says: “The opportunities given by L&M to work and study at the same time are a real bonus to anyone hoping to develop a career in surveying. I’m planning on progressing right through all the levels to become a fully qualified surveyor, educated to Postgraduate level.”