“I wanted to go into construction, I wanted to see how properties were built and how things were put together effectively. When I started my career the Queensferry Crossing was actually being constructed – so that was another thing that pushed me into engineering.”

To celebrate International Women in Engineering Day we spoke to Sarah, Surekha and Evgenia about what inspired them to begin a career in engineering and what advice they have for other aspiring engineers looking to kick start their career.