FORM Careers Expo - explore built environment careers without the awkwardness

 FORM is a one-day careers event for students and graduates interested in how the places we live are designed, built and managed - without awkward networking, standing behind stalls, or pitching yourself.

 Coles (former John Lewis building), Barker’s Pool, Sheffield
 Wednesday 25 February
 1–5pm
 Free (limited places, registration required)

FORM explores careers across architecture, construction, design, engineering, planning, management and trades.

There are no stands, no CVs, and no pressure. Instead, you’ll hear short, honest talks from people working across the built environment, take part in relaxed interactive sessions, and explore real career journeys.

You can dip in and out, listen, take part, or just come along and see what it’s about.

Places are limited - register in advance.

Everyone who checks in on the day will also be entered into the FORM prize draw, with prizes from local businesses including:
Glass Onion · Steam Yard · Rudy’s · Three Tuns · La Biblioteka · Bear Tree Records

 Register here: formcareersexpo.com

Attached is a visual of those attending the event (note the sponsors are also attending as exhibitors) And below is the panel programme - thanks so much for helping support this event it is much appreciated 

FORM Careers Festival – Panel Programme Overview

FORM brings together leading organisations from across the built environment to give students a real insight into how cities, spaces and projects come to life and the many different career routes within the industry.

Across the day, students will hear directly from professionals working in architecture, planning, development, engineering, law, project management and business leadership.

Companies Taking Part in the Panels:

• EDGE

• Influence

• Waterman Group

• Whittam Cox

• OVO Spaces

• Urban Splash

• Wake Smith

• CMS

• HLM

• Sheffield City Council

• Nineteen 47

• EyeSiteView

• AtkinsRéalis

• RCA

Panel Highlights

1. Who Really Builds a Building?
   Exploring the different disciplines behind the built environment and how projects come together.

2. Beyond Hard Hats: The Creative & Commercial Side of Building
   Challenging the myth that it’s all maths and engineering - highlighting the importance of communication, creativity and strategic thinking.

3. The Bit They Don’t Teach You
   An honest look at working life after graduation and the skills that really matter in practice.

4. Stepping Up: Leadership & Strategy
   How careers progress and what leadership looks like in the built environment.

5. Not a Straight Line
   Real stories about career changes, detours and unexpected routes into the industry.

6. What’s Next? The Future of the Built Environment
   Looking ahead at emerging roles, sustainability, technology and where the sector is heading.

All panels are designed to be conversational and interactive, with opportunities for students to speak directly with professionals afterwards.