PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Keeping and attracting the very best talent in the industry is always a tough ask for any employer. With so many competitors in the engineering industry, what makes one firm stand out from another?

"It’s all about creating that point of difference and providing a supportive and attractive work environment."

 

FMG Engineering has been operating for over 40 years and during this time there has been a series of changes including a change of name, the appointment of our new General Manager and the merger with Victorian based engineering firm Burns Hamilton and Partners.

Change can sometimes cause disruption in the workplace but with a few team building exercises and skills training, we have been able to create a workplace that not only invites talent, but also nurtures it.

During the middle of last year, FMG Engineering implemented the Professional Development Program, a voluntary program for our staff members to take part in.

This program is an initiative run through the national body Engineers Australia that assists to support employees in the industry with further career development and the ability to undertake the chartered engineering process.

The program is something that we approached Engineers Australia about adopting into the FMG workplace in order to provide our staff across our South Australian and Melbourne offices with the most up to date skills training. It’s part of our commitment to upholding the highest standards of practice within the workplace.

Employees are able to complete the 16 module course training in their own time with the support of both online and offline references with study groups, mentors and work assistance. We ensure that the projects we undertake as a firm are able to support the criteria involved in the course so engineers continue to work while they finish the additional training. It’s all about challenging and applying themselves to improve their abilities, which can only strengthen the engineering industry as a whole.

Some of our employees have been with FMG since the beginning of the company and have just seen us through our 40^th Anniversary celebration which is an incredible achievement in this day and age. As employees tend to move around more regularly in the current market, FMG values each staff member and their skills and knowledge that they bring to the team. Through further education for our staff, we continue to provide experience, passionate staff and the best services and expertise to our clients.

So, the question is – are you getting the most out of your employer?

Chief Operating Officer, Matthew Loftes
FMG Engineering