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TACE Team Spotlight: Jane Fox

Why did you decide to join the team at TACE?

I chose to move to TACE as I had heard good reviews in the past and liked the sound of the challenge offered. The Revit team has double in size since I joined three years ago.

What do you like most about working at TACE?

I like the positive friendly atmosphere here and the flexibility that you get working for a local, privately owned company. TACE is an enjoyable workplace with some great characters to work with which makes the day pleasurable.

I also like that the work is a good variety of projects, from small projects to large scale in all sectors. I’ve already been involved in some great projects.

How have you been supported to develop professionally?

TACE is a company that invests in it’s people and wanting to help develop others. Since joining the company I have been provided countless opportunities to continue the development of my Revit skills; I have completed a training courses focused on software like Dynamo, I have also been exposed to a wide variety of projects which has served to expand my knowledge, and I am currently working closely with the Revit Manager to develop our in-house standards. Further to this task orientated development TACE have provided workshops on a wide variety of topics ranging from mindfulness to memory skills ensuring personal development is an ongoing activity.

If you would like to know more about working at TACE you can contact us via info@tace.co.uk

TACE Team Spotlight: Stephen Senior

Tell us about your career journey at TACE

Since joining TACE 8 years ago I have developed from an intermediate engineer to a senior member of the team, managing the day-to-day workload of the mechanical engineering team.

Within the 8 years I have worked here I have been given the support, training and education required to do a HND when I first joined the company to now having achieved a MSc in building services, as well as becoming a low carbon energy assessor with CIBSE.

I am currently awaiting my interview date for Chartership which the company have also supported me to achieve.

What is different about TACE in your opinion?

TACE is a company that invests in young people and really wants to help develop others. I now have the pleasure to help develop other young engineers just as I was developed and guided.

It’s also an enjoyable place to work that appreciates the hard work and effort put in by rewarding the team in in many different ways.

If you would like to know more about working at TACE you can contact us via info@tace.co.uk

TACE Team Spotlight: Iain Jackson

How did you come to join the team at TACE?

I joined TACE in April 2019 after working for a number of large Building Services companies. I was looking for a role where I could have more influence over the design process & standards, whilst developing my knowledge quickly.

How would you describe the culture at TACE?

It is very positive and there is a friendly atmosphere here. There’s also the benefit of flexibility that you get working for a small company which really helps the work-life balance.

What do you like most about working at TACE?

I like that the project work is so varied, with the company having a good mix of projects, including small refurbishment work, all the way up to large scale projects in pretty much all sectors.

I’ve already been involved in some great projects including 11 York Street (Grade A office building in Manchester), the refurbishment of Manchester Aquatics Centre and Tarleton Academy (new net zero carbon in operation school).

If you would like to know more about working at TACE you can contact us via info@tace.co.uk

Manchester Aquatic Centre
11 York Street, Manchester

TACE Team Spotlight: Nick Thomas

For our first Team Spotlight Interview, we caught up Nick Thomas about his journey from apprentice engineer to Associate Director.

What would you say has contributed to your success at TACE?

TACE have provided me with fantastic opportunities to gain experience throughout my career. I have been given the opportunity to attend meetings and experience all aspects of the role of a building services engineer, from design team meetings, witness testing roles and social events.

All of these opportunities provided me with a solid basis of experience and confidence in performing all of the various roles I have had in the team over the years.  

Can you tell us more about your progression to Associate Director?

Throughout my 13 years within TACE I have been given responsibility to perform the different roles independently and that experience has been essential in learning how to manage projects, hit deadlines and work well with colleagues. Because I have been given that autonomy, I have been able to develop quickly and take on more responsibility within the company.

I have also been very fortunate to gain my academic qualifications quickly since TACE invested in my education right up to master’s level. And even after I finished my masters, TACE sponsored me to achieve CIBSE CEng status.

The help and support I have been given throughout my career to date has been essential to achieving both my academic and career progression. And because of that support, I’ve gone from Apprentice Engineer to Associate Director in less than 15 years.

If you would like to know more about working at TACE you can contact us via info@tace.co.uk