Michelle Robinson joined planning consultancy Barton Willmore, now Stantec, after a career in local authority planning spanning more than 20 years. The Newcastle practice is involved in a wide range of works including residential, leisure, commercial, health, education, construction, infrastructure and industrial projects.
What was your first job (and how much did it pay)? My first job was working in Shoe Express in Blyth for £2.16 per hour. My job was to ensure that the shelves were fully stacked with a range of sizes and the cardboard boxes were flattened.
What is the best advice or support you’ve been given in business? To be honest and hold your hands up to issues when things go wrong – easier to fix a problem as a team.
