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What is G4C?
G4C (Generation for Change) is the young professional voice of the UK built environment industry, and an integral part of Constructing Excellence, the single organisation charged with driving the change agenda in construction.
As the only truly cross-industry, independent young professional movement, we exist to champion change and drive the transformation of our industry.
We care because one day we’ll be managing the outcomes of today’s decisions, so we want to harness the power of the next generation. We want an industry that is world-leading because it is collaborative, inclusive, sustainable and innovative; delivering excellence not as an act, but as a habit.
Who is G4C targeted at?
We are an inclusive group with no specific age range or cut off based on level of experience. Our primary objective is to engage with the next generation of change makers in the construction industry and help those in the early stages of their careers.
What are the benefits of joining G4C?
We offer an inclusive and safe environment for building up your contacts in the early stages of your career. The construction industry is sociable, with people skills at the heart of the role. Taking the opportunity to invest the time in building your network in the early stages of your career will pay off later down the line when your contacts climb the ladders of their own organisations and reach influential places.
We provide access to key topical discussions - to provide learning opportunities and CPD on important subjects that impact the next generation of construction professionals.
We provide a links between schools, universities, and industry - to assist with early careers recruitment.
G4C Oxford Club Committee:
Ro Khosla-Stevens - Senior Engineer at Hoare Lea (Club Co-Chair)
In 2020 I graduated from Coventry University with an IMechE accredited BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering. I spent a year working in the domestic heat pump and air handling unit industry before joining Hoare Lea in 2021. I am currently studying for an MSc in Building Services Management at Brunel University. I am also working towards chartership with the IMechEWorking primarily within Oxfordshire, and some larger national/international projects, my focus is mainly on the state of the art Science and Research facilities Oxford is known for. Being an Oxford local, it’s great to see the impact we, as the construction industry, are continually having in shaping Oxford.Having attended G4C Oxford Club events previously as a guest, I’m keen to get involved in the organisational side and help move the club forwards.
Yasmin Garwood - Trainee Building Services Engineer (Club Co-Chair)
I am currently studying for BEng in Building Services engineering at London Southbank University. As an apprentice I go to university in London one day of the week and the rest of the week I spend in the office learning from other engineers that have years of experience in the field. I have worked with heritage buildings, sports centres, new builds, and domestic housing so far within my apprenticeship. Having been a part of the G4C events, whether attending or helping to organise them, I am very hopeful to keep the events running and keep the engagement spreading throughout people within the early stages in their careers.
Rob Goacher - Architect at Jessop and Cook Architects
I graduated from Oxford Brookes (undergrad) in 2016 before joining Jessop and Cook as a Part I architectural assistant back, before going back to Brookes for my Part 2 masters in 2017 whilst continuing at Jessop and Cook part time, after my masters I rejoined full time and completed my part 3 from RIBA North in late 2021, becoming a fully qualified architect. I work on a wide range of projects from housing (both social and private), community/charity, heritage, university and commercial projects. In addition to working at Jessop and Cook; I am a tech tutor at Oxford Brookes, being inspired by and hopefully inspiring future architects. When not in the office or tutoring I am drawing, in a pub or listening to the Killers, the best band in the world (my opinion).
Further information and useful links:
For more information please contact Ro-Khosla Stevens (Club Chair) on rokhosla-stevens@hoarelea.com.