Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week

Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week

Feb 13, 2026 | Social value

National Apprenticeship Week is an opportunity to reflect on how we build the capability that major programmes rely on!

Delivering in complex environments requires more than technical expertise. It demands leadership, sound judgement, commercial awareness and the ability to navigate governance, stakeholders and organisational dynamics. These capabilities are developed over time – through structured learning combined with real responsibility.

We were proud to see Sam Platten complete his apprenticeship while contributing within live programme environments. His progression reflects the strength of integrating academic development with practical delivery experience, building transferable skills that apply across sectors and contexts.

As someone who has completed both Project Management and Business & Management apprenticeships, I’ve seen first-hand how powerful this route can be.

Combining work and study allowed me to:

  • Apply theory directly to real projects
  • Progress through multiple roles while learning
  • Gain experience across tunnelling, rail, consulting, and the nuclear industry
  • Earn while learning and make higher education financially viable

One of the biggest misconceptions about apprenticeships is that they limit career progression. In reality, they accelerated mine. Apprenticeships build practical, transferable skills that are essential in complex industries, and they open doors well beyond traditional expectations.

Apprenticeships are not a ‘second option’ – they are a credible, respected pathway into incredible careers. If we want to widen access, grow talent, and challenge outdated perceptions, we need to keep championing them.

Sam Platten, ResoLex

For organisations responsible for major projects, investing in people is fundamental to long-term performance. Supporting apprenticeship pathways forms part of our wider commitment to social value, widening access to opportunities, strengthening professional capability, and contributing to more resilient, effective programme delivery across the industries we serve.

This National Apprenticeship Week, we celebrate Sam’s achievement and the steady development of leadership capability that underpins successful outcomes in complex environments.

Building Capability Through Mentoring

Building Capability Through Mentoring

Jan 28, 2026 | News and insight, Social value

At ResoLex, insight, creativity, and partnership shape how we work with our clients and how we contribute beyond our projects. Mentoring is one way we put these values into practice, creating positive impact by sharing experience, building confidence, and supporting the next generation of professionals.

Mentoring allows us to offer practical guidance and encouragement to students as they navigate key transitions, from university into working life. It’s a natural extension of our client work: building capability, fostering collaboration, and creating environments where people feel supported to thrive.

Over the last year, Joanna Jarvie, one of our Senior Consultants, has been part of a mentoring programme with City St George’s, University of London, which connects students with industry professionals for guidance and support.

For Jo’s mentee, that support took many forms, including preparing for interviews and assessment centres, practising case study presentations, connecting with other professionals for a research project, and offering advice on the first steps of working life. Together, these conversations helped build confidence and clarity about what comes next.

The student reflected:

“Jo was a fantastic mentor and provided brilliant support and guidance during my final year at university. She was always approachable, patient, and generous with her advice. The feedback she gave really helped me grow in confidence and feel more prepared for life after graduation.”

Mentoring benefits everyone involved. For the mentee, it builds confidence, skills, and direction. For the mentor, it offers space to reflect, share experience, and gain fresh perspectives. And for the wider industry, it helps create a pipeline of motivated, well-prepared professionals.

Jo is continuing her mentoring work throughout 2026, and we’ll keep sharing stories that show how our Social Value initiatives contribute to lasting impact.

Guest blog: Work experience at ResoLex

Guest blog: Work experience at ResoLex

Jul 18, 2025 | News and insight, Social value

My work experience placement at ResoLex showed itself to be a valuable and fun insight into the professional world. I thoroughly enjoyed the unique experience of meeting different employees in both one-on-one scenarios and group discussions. The structure of the day allowed for six different meetings where I had the opportunity to discuss their roles, responsibilities and career trajectories. I also had the chance to discuss my future with employees, including Jay, who studied business management, which I’m also planning to study after my A levels.

I loved coming to London and getting an understanding/ experience of business culture, which I feel was especially prominent in a small company like ResoLex. Not only do I feel more educated and confident in a business environment, but I also now look forward to working in one. I was given a busy, structured schedule full of a range of different meetings, both online and in person, including a group meeting where I was encouraged to share ideas and got to witness how professional meetings are conducted. Everyone that I had the pleasure of speaking to seemed to take a high interest in my time and reason for being there, which hugely contributed to why I enjoyed and learnt so much from my day here.

Overall, I deeply appreciate the time and effort put towards my day. It’s rare that students are given opportunities outside of simple tasks or shadowing others during work experience, with many spending their time not engaging in any actual activity. However, I was kept busy the entire day thanks to the team at Resolex and have genuinely gained so much from it.

Thank you, everyone.

Freddie Le Roux