Women play a vital role in shaping the construction industry.

As part of Women in Construction and National Careers Week, we’re celebrating the experience, expertise and perspectives of women across AG Wilson who have built long and fulfilling careers in the industry.

With nearly 20 years’ experience in civil engineering, Doowuese’s story reflects the pride, purpose and impact that come from a career spent turning ideas into infrastructure that serves communities.

Background & Motivation

My motivation to study Civil Engineering came from my dad, who is an architect. At first, I took up the course simply to make him happy and proud. However, during my studies, I began to see how practical the profession is and how crucial it is to the development of society.

That realisation made me take a personal interest in construction and prompted my decision to pursue career growth in the field.

August this year will mark 20 years as a Civil Engineer, with the last 13 months spent working as a Site Engineer at AG Wilson.

Role & Experience

My current role involves setting out works and producing as-built drawings, coordinating and managing site teams, ensuring the maintenance of a safe and healthy working environment, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

Throughout my professional journey, I have been privileged to work across various branches of civil engineering, including buildings, highways, bridges and water infrastructure. I have also worked in different roles within the industry, including as a consultant, as part of client teams and on contractor teams.

Having experience across these different branches and perspectives has been invaluable and has helped shape my understanding of how projects come together successfully.

What Construction Means to Me

Over the years, I have found deep satisfaction in being part of teams that create valuable solutions to societal problems. Construction allows you to take imaginations and build them into tangible, visible and relevant structures that meet specific needs.

I find unimaginable joy in driving or walking past completed projects with the knowledge that I contributed to making them happen. While working on site can be physically demanding, it is nothing compared to the fulfilment that comes from physically seeing the results of that labour.

Reflection & Advice

While I have spent most of my career in site-based roles, there are many professions within construction that do not require long hours on site. For that reason, I would encourage any woman considering a career in construction to go for it.

Whether you are a lover of the outdoors like me or function better in office-based roles, there is something in construction for everyone and every woman.