Christine, Executive Director of Construction Youth Trust, has been working in the construction industry since the 70s. She trained to be a Civil Engineer in Newcastle while working three summer jobs in construction. When she qualified, her first job was with consulting engineers, Binnie and Partners, based in London. She worked on dams and reservoirs across England, Wales and the Middle East and on the construction of floodwalls and barriers downstream of the Thames Barrier. She has been described as an inspirational leader with contagious enthusiasm for the construction industry and enormous commitment to helping build better futures for young people.