Arup apprentice makes engineering awards shortlist

Lauryn Jayes, building services engineering apprentice at Arup, has been shortlisted for the Institute of Engineering and Technology 's (IET) Young Woman Engineer of the Year Awards 2021.

Lauryn (pictured), who specialises in mechanical engineering, dedicates her time to promoting women in STEM careers, ensuring the universal access to strong female mentors within the industry.

Her work involves designing and coordinating building services systems for both commercial and residential buildings.

Lauryn 's role puts her on track to becoming an Assistant Mechanical Engineer post-graduation.

Lauryn joined Arup in 2016 and went on to win the Nottingham Post Women in Business Apprentice of the Year in 2018.

The IET 's Young Woman Engineer of the Year Awards 2021 celebrate women working in modern engineering.

They aim to help change the perception that engineering is predominantly a male orientated career.

Lauryn 's work promoting female role models within the engineering industry, and becoming a role model herself, reflects the aim of the IET who seek to highlight female talent and promote a career in engineering to more girls and women.

Lauryn says: “I am thrilled to be announced as a finalist at the Young Woman of the Year awards. This recognition gives me a strong platform to continue raising the profile of STEM as a career and inspire the next generation of young women to join our industry. ”

The winner of the award will be announced at the IET 's Young Woman Engineer of the Year Awards ceremony on Thursday 2 December 2021.