Profile: Zoë Gottlieb, Engineering Project Manager Leading Hospital Decarbonisation Project in London
Meet Zoë Gottlieb, a 28-year-old Engineering Project Manager at Veolia UK in London. With a background in Environmental Engineering and Political Science, Zoë is currently spearheading a hospital decarbonisation project, ensuring delivery aligns with timelines, regulations, and financial targets. She draws inspiration from solar technology innovations and Nobel Prize-winning engineer Dr. Frances Arnold.
Profile: Zoë Gottlieb, Engineering Project Manager at Veolia UK
Name: Zoë Gottlieb
Age: 28
Job Title: Engineering Project Manager at Veolia UK
Location: London
Current Role Duration and Responsibilities:
Since February 2023, Zoë has been managing a hospital decarbonisation construction project. Her responsibilities include writing reports, preparing documentation, conducting on-site safety inspections, and overseeing project progress. She leads solar photovoltaic works and ensures project delivery aligns with timelines, health and safety regulations, and financial targets.
Career Path:
– Grew up in Fulham, London, and moved to the United States at age 15.
– Studied Environmental Engineering and Political Science at Lehigh University, Pennsylvania.
– Gained early experience through an internship at a construction company in Chicago.
– Worked as an engineer in Washington, DC, for three years.
– Pursued a Masters in Environmental Policy and Regulation at the London School of Economics in 2021.
– Joined Veolia in February 2023, drawn by the company’s focus on environmental impact and sustainability.
Work Highlights:
Zoë takes pride in the variety of tasks and the strong teamwork involved in her role. She enjoys mentoring other women in engineering and contributes to projects that aim for a net-zero future.
Challenges:
Managing multiple parties, adhering to timelines and budgets, and demonstrating the financial and environmental returns on large-scale projects.
Inspiration:
Inspired by a trip to the Middle East at 17, where she saw innovative solar technology. Influenced by the achievements of Dr. Frances Arnold, a Nobel Prize-winning chemical engineer.
Advice for Aspiring Engineers:
Zoë emphasizes exploring diverse engineering fields, asking questions, and seeking mentors to navigate career paths effectively.