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Next up in our series is Graduate Geo-Environmental Engineer, Ailsa Reid, based in our Birmingham office:
Tell us what you do at PJA
I’m a graduate Geo-Environmental Engineer, working as part of PJA’s Ground Engineering and Contaminated Land team. My role involves a mix of office-based report writing and site-based work including water monitoring, site walkovers and ground investigation supervision.
What’s your career path so far?
I graduated from Lancaster University in the summer with a BSc in Earth and Environmental Science. As part of my degree, I completed an industry placement year in a geotechnical role with a large consultancy. I found the work interesting and knew I’d like to apply for similar roles after graduating, leading me to join PJA in September 2025.
What do you enjoy when you’re not working?
Not particularly surprising for a geologist but I love being outdoors! I spent a lot of time in the Lake District while I was in Lancaster and love to go hiking while travelling abroad.
Are you a dog or cat person?
A cat person, although my parents cat (Bertie) is always trying to get into nuisance!
What are you currently reading or listening to?
I love music and have quite a broad taste but am currently listening to a lot of Florence + The Machine in preparation for her tour.
Reading more often was one of my New Year’s resolutions, and because I enjoy murder mysteries, particularly from the golden age of detective fiction, I am currently reading a Miss Marple novel.
Claim to fame?
Difficult question! I don’t know anyone famous but did see Claudia Winkleman filming in New Street station a couple of weeks ago.
Ailsa Reid, Graduate Geo-Environmental Engineer
Ailsa joined the PJA Graduate Development Program in September 2025 and is based in our Birmingham office. She recently graduated with a BSc in Earth and Environmental Science from Lancaster University and completed an independent geologic mapping project for her undergraduate dissertation.
She has a year of experience in geotechnical consultancy, and has produced geotechnical and geo-environmental reports. She has site-based experience including site walkovers and ground investigation supervision.
Get in touch with Ailsa: [email protected]
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