Focus on …. Mulla Arun GMICE I CSCS Certified

Project Manager & head of estimating

Mulla’s calm demeanour and absolute focus are impressive in an industry where complex issues arise daily, so we are incredibly lucky to have her expertise here at Carnegie Group. We grabbed 2 minutes at the coffee machine to ask some questions.

What brought you to Carnegie Group?

“Initially I was brought in as an estimator for my placement year whilst studying for my MSC in Construction Engineering Management at the University of East London.  But I quickly became part of the team leading eventually to Head of Estimating and now Project Manager on a multi-million pound end to end build.”

What do you like about the job?  

“I love my job because despite the scale of some of the projects we work on the environment is refreshingly down to earth. The Directors are hands-on, helping out with tricky situations when needed and the collaborative atmosphere gives me confidence every day.  I want to keep learning and so being here means I’m benefiting from our founders’ years of experience.”

If you weren’t in construction you’d be?

“That’s easy, a maths teacher.  I’m an engineer after all.”

And out of work what’s the story?

“With two boys in their early teens life is certainly not quiet.  I’ve learnt to balance the family’s needs with the demands of my job and occasionally I find time for myself.  I love cooking and I do a delicious chicken masala.  But I’m always coming up with new dishes.”

We’re all looking forward to that masala Mulla – can’t wait for the invite to dinner!