Calibre is growing.

Whether working on a variety of projects alongside her mentor, or talking with different people at all levels of the company, the Dream Big Scholarship Program is helping Cadet Engineer Adele Faraone to forge her way in the industry while completing her undergraduate studies.

An opportunity to work in remote locations and experience project development on the frontline was not something Amber Martin thought was possible when she began her career in Human Resources. Now, early wakeup calls and high-vis are part of her daily routine.

Brian McGuinness sees himself as very good at planning and organising things, as well as being a great communicator. No doubt, such qualities are what make him an excellent project manager. Brian, who has been with Diona for more than five years, started with the company as an eager junior engineer.

“As a leader and mentor, one of the challenges for me is to make everyone realise their potential. When you know they can do more, when you know what they can achieve, it’s a matter of getting them to that point."

"The science behind how a structure is constructed has fascinated me ever since I was presented a Lego set by my parents... We use logical thinking and critical analysis to solve real world problems."

At an early age, Haroon Khan knew he was destined for a career in Engineering. Fascinated by understanding how things work and the evolution of technology, Haroon pursued a career in Controls Engineering.

Stonemasonry and restoration of castles and stone houses sounds like something from a bygone era. But for John Kyne, an Irishman hailing from Shrule, County Mayo, this was, at one point, his day job. Now, residing in Sydney, Australia, John is part of the civil construction industry.

Undergraduate Engineer, Joshua Maltese, sought out Diona for an opportunity to gain industry experience and insight while completing his civil engineering degree at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS).

Kim has been with G&S for almost a decade. Starting out when she was still in her teens, Kim’s held a number of different roles within the business, progressively taking on more and more responsibility and always rising to the challenge.

Over the past seven years, Civil Engineer Rachel Harrison has taken on varied roles across a range of markets. For her, this has meant the invaluable opportunity to develop a comprehensive skillset, which many in the industry don’t always get.

From building blocks to building roads and railways, Ryan Eales always knew he would be a Civil Engineer. What was an interest and joy as a child has turned into a successful career as an adult.