E26 featuring Helena Rivers: Making a difference in a male-dominated sector

Helena Rivers, Net Zero Leader at AECOM for Europe and India, discusses her career as an engineer and the challenges of balancing work and family life. She shares her experiences of being a woman in a male-dominated industry and the barriers women face in engineering. Helena also talks about the importance of support and attitudes in the workplace, as well as the impact of career choices on family life. She emphasizes the need for patience and allyship in creating a more inclusive and supportive environment for women in engineering.

• Women in engineering face barriers and biases in a male-dominated industry.
• Supportive attitudes and policies in the workplace are crucial for women balancing career and family.
• Career choices can have a significant impact on family life, and trade-offs may be necessary.
• Patience and allyship are essential in creating a more inclusive and supportive environment for women in engineering.