Natalie Bonnick - Lower Thames Crossing (LTC)
An episode of the DIIC Podcast podcast, hosted by DIIC | Faith Abudu, titled "Natalie Bonnick - Lower Thames Crossing (LTC)" was published on February 16, 2026 and runs 14 minutes.
February 16, 2026 ·14m · DIIC Podcast
Summary
In this episode, Natalie Bonnick, Head of Supply Chain, Education, and Skills for the Lower Thames Crossing (LTC), shares how one of the UK’s biggest infrastructure projects is building more than just a road. Natalie talks about managing contractors, driving diversity and developing a skilled local workforce through LTC’s long-term education and employment initiatives. She discusses the project’s ambitious goals to achieve 50% female representation and 27% ethnic minority participation, alo...
Episode Description
In this episode, Natalie Bonnick, Head of Supply Chain, Education, and Skills for the Lower Thames Crossing (LTC), shares how one of the UK’s biggest infrastructure projects is building more than just a road. Natalie talks about managing contractors, driving diversity and developing a skilled local workforce through LTC’s long-term education and employment initiatives.
She discusses the project’s ambitious goals to achieve 50% female representation and 27% ethnic minority participation, along with the practical challenges of funding, training, and site readiness. With dedicated skills hubs in Essex and Kent, LTC is providing free training, guaranteed job interviews and vital mental health support, helping local people gain skills and opportunities that will outlast the project itself.
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