Episode 13: The Next Generation - with Kian Bruney and Jake Wright

University of the Built Environment

Sustainability is one of the defining issues of our time – but how much is it really shaping career choices, client decisions and the future of the built environment?

In the latest episode of the BE Sustainable Podcast, Student Officers for Sustainability, Kian Bruney and Jake Wright, join Mike to share their perspectives as early-career professionals navigating the sector. Speaking from their own experiences, they explore what first sparked their passion for sustainability, how it influences their day-to-day work, and what they hope the industry will achieve in the years ahead.

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The topics discussed in this episode include:

• How much did sustainability and the built environment feature when considering a career path?
• What made Kian and Jake so passionate about sustainability?
• How does sustainability influence decision-making in their work?
• To what extent can they and their employers influence clients on sustainability?
• What do they hope to see in the future – and how far away are we from achieving it?
• How can the sector attract more talent like theirs?

Guests

Kian Bruney
Kian is based in Saint Andrew Parish, Dominica. He is an Architectural Technician for Enviroplus Consulting INC, and is currently studying BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying. He serves as one of the University’s Student Officers for Sustainability.

Jake Wright
Jake is an Apprentice Quantity Surveyor studying the BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying route. He works for Dadson and Butler, a surveying firm based in Amesbury, England, and is also one of the University’s Student Officers for Sustainability.