Published: 26/06/2019, 13:00
Celebrating 100 Years of Women in Engineering
On June 23rd we celebrated 100 years of Women in Engineering alongside International Women in Engineering Day 2019.
National Women in Engineering Day launched for the first time in the UK on 23rd June 2014 by the Women’s Engineering Society to celebrate its 95th anniversary. Since that launch in 2014, the day has grown enormously over the subsequent years to the point where it received UNESCO patronage in 2016.
The Women’s Engineering Society is a charity which started in 1919 at the end of the First World War when the women who had worked in technical jobs during the war wanted to continue with this work. A change of law, to ensure that the country reverted to a pre-war setting when the War finished, meant that women were unable to continue with their (engineering) jobs and were unwanted in the technical professions. The pioneering and influential women of the time set up the Women’s Engineering Society and have been working since that time to ensure equality for women in this traditionally male-dominated sector.
Mark Dixon, Brammer Buck & Hickman CEO for UK, Ireland and Iceland, commented, “We’re very proud to be celebrating 100 years of Women in Engineering throughout Brammer Buck & Hickman. For us, this is a time to showcase and celebrate achievements from our inspiring women both in the engineering space and throughout the organisation.”
Brammer Buck & Hickman wholeheartedly supports gender-balance, actively encouraging and supporting women in this traditionally male-dominated industry.
Out of all our employees, 25% are women, three out of seven of our Senior Directors are women and we have a number of women engineers. But we know we can do better and are working hard to attract women to our business across all areas!
Cécile Parker, Chief Finance Officer, said, “Since the birth of Rubix, one year ago nearly to this day, we’ve all been working hard to make sure we stand out as the best – and celebrating Women in the Engineering is just one of the ways we make that happen.”
Julie Mellor, HR Director commented, “Being able to celebrate this day as a whole company is what makes Brammer Buck & Hickman so special. We’re very lucky to be part of a company that not only champion women within the engineering industry but champion all women no matter which sector they work in.”
Jenny Shute, UK IT Director commented, “I cannot thank Brammer Buck & Hickman enough for all the support I’ve been given to be the best. No matter which sector you work in, you will be always be valued, appreciated and most importantly will have the environment to grow.”
Christine Haggart, Regional Director for Scotland and the North said, “I’m continuously proud of what Brammer Buck & Hickman has achieved in the women in engineering space. Through this day of celebration, we can really acknowledge all the ladies that make us who we are. Today is about you!”
