Our Career Journeys

Stories from people who work here

Hear it from the horse’s mouth.

We know we’re a great place to work for. But if you’re looking for a career with us, you want to hear it from real people at Axis don’t you. Below are a range of conversations with a variety of Axis colleagues, describing their experience here. Hopefully you’ll get a flavour of who we are and why people keep choosing to work for us, rather than for our competitors.

Bobby Clayton

"Axis gave me the chance to develop a new skillset"

Bobby Clayton
Bobby had worked in the public and private sector before finding Axis. In this interview, Bobby elaborates on how he has found his niche at Axis, and how the diverse benefits of its supportive culture keep him happy.
Bobby's Journey
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“The supportive culture is why I choose Axis”

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Alex hadn’t thought of working in Transport Planning until learning about ‘placemaking’ at University, where this interest developed into a serious focus. In this candid conversation, Alex discusses how Axis supported her to shape her career around what she cares most about.
Alex's Journey
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"Axis let me bring my environmental qualifications into planning - and now I’m Chartered!"

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Jon Maginness describes how the guidance and mentorship he’s received at Axis has enabled him to flourish.
Jon's Journey
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"How Axis helped me shape my career - now I help others"

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Tom Roseblade explains how Axis supported him while he studied, from work experience in his first year at university, to a paid internship in third year, and hiring him more recently in 2021. And gives tips to graduates and young professionals wanting to follow in his footsteps…
Tom's Journey
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"How Axis boosted my graduate career in planning and gave me a flexible work/life balance"

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Hannah Walsh really wanted to work in development planning, but with very little experience, she was unsure on what to do once she graduated. Hannah explains how Axis helped her develop her career from graduate to Senior Planning Consultant, and gives tips to graduates wanting to follow in her footsteps.
Hannah's Journey

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