EPISODE · Jun 17, 2026 · 48 MIN
Leading 52 Quantity Surveyors, Women in Construction & The Future of AI | Gemma Prior, AtkinsRéalis - Ep 43
from Pegasus Radio · host Paul Micallef
What does it take to go from leaving school at 16 to leading a team of more than 50 construction professionals across one of the UK's largest regions?In this episode of Growing Consultancies, Paul Micallef is joined by Gemma Prior, Head of Cost Management at AtkinsRéalis, for an honest and inspiring conversation about leadership, career progression and the future of the construction industry.Gemma shares her journey from entering the industry at a young age to leading major cost management teams across London and the South East. She discusses the importance of saying yes to opportunities, building strong professional networks, mentoring future talent, and navigating a successful career in construction consultancy.The conversation also explores women in construction, the impact of AI on quantity surveying, skills shortages, attracting the next generation into the industry, and the leadership lessons Gemma has learned throughout her career.Whether you're a Quantity Surveyor, Project Manager, Cost Consultant, Graduate, Apprentice or Construction Leader, this episode is packed with practical advice and inspiration.Topics covered:• Career progression in construction• Quantity surveying and cost management• Women in construction leadership• Mentoring and professional development• Leadership and team growth• AI and the future of the built environment• Skills shortages and talent attraction• Major projects including Battersea Power StationFollow Pegasus Radio for weekly conversations with the people shaping the future of construction.Gemma PriorAtkinsRéalis
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What does it take to go from leaving school at 16 to leading a team of more than 50 construction professionals across one of the UK's largest regions?In this episode of Growing Consultancies, Paul Micallef is joined by Gemma Prior, Head of Cost Management at AtkinsRéalis, for an honest and inspiring conversation about leadership, career progression and the future of the construction industry.Gemma shares her journey from entering the industry at a young age to leading major cost management teams across London and the South East. She discusses the importance of saying yes to opportunities, building strong professional networks, mentoring future talent, and navigating a successful career in construction consultancy.The conversation also explores women in construction, the impact of AI on quantity surveying, skills shortages, attracting the next generation into the industry, and the leadership lessons Gemma has learned throughout her career.Whether you're a Quantity Surveyor, Project Manager, Cost Consultant, Graduate, Apprentice or Construction Leader, this episode is packed with practical advice and inspiration.Topics covered:• Career progression in construction• Quantity surveying and cost management• Women in construction leadership• Mentoring and professional development• Leadership and team growth• AI and the future of the built environment• Skills shortages and talent attraction• Major projects including Battersea Power StationFollow Pegasus Radio for weekly conversations with the people shaping the future of construction.Gemma PriorAtkinsRéalis
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