At React, you are given significant responsibility relatively early in your career, and your development is supported by the wealth of experience within the company. I have been exposed to numerous high-complexity engineering, project, programme and portfolio management challenges, and nationally important decommissioning operations, within an environment that encourages learning as much as possible. Amongst my achievements with React to date, I facilitated the scoping and prioritisation of, and provided management and technical delivery support to, an Improvement Programme which successfully increased the operational throughput in a 40+ year-old cell to help achieve the EDF’s UK national defueling strategy. Achieving this strategy is estimated to realise approximately £1.5Bn in savings for the UK Taxpayer. A large element of my role is associated with the development of myself, the business and the people around me. I co-founded our monthly Developing Engineers Forum, creating a space for our Engineers and Project Managers to share their experiences, discuss challenges and learn from each other. I have also volunteered for The React Foundation; promoting STEM to local children and young people and helping to enhance the awareness of Engineering and inspire the next generation. As a small company, building strong, meaningful relationships is essential to maintaining our supportive and collaborative culture. I help foster this through a range of social activities, from team sports such as five-a-side football and padel to friendly games of pool or snooker, or simply getting together for a meal. Overall, my time at React has been very enjoyable, and hugely valuable to my personal and professional development. I have been given access to significant opportunities for my development. React creates an environment in which individuals can grow and succeed, whereby development is linked directly to the drive of the individual.