Anna Prescott
Quantity Surveying Degree Apprentice, National HighwaysAnna is currently working in National Highways’ commercial scheme delivery team, working on operational infrastructure schemes in the southeast of England.
Anna completed her degree qualification alongside working in a variety of teams across the organisation, she personally lived the early talent experience within the highways sector. Attained a Quantity Surveying Degree Apprentice for National Highways. A blend of academic development with hands-on industry experience has shaped Annas time as a professional, leading her to be confident and resilient in this career. Annas direct experience within the profession has evoked curiosity into the future of the sector, prompting interest specifically into early talent and attraction to the industry.
My Speaker Sessions
Tuesday 24 November 2026
Roads as a Career: Attracting the Next Generation
Scotland's roads sector faces a real recruitment crisis - but some organisations are finding new ways to attract talent and change perceptions of the profession.
- Making roads work visible and attractive to young people - what's actually working
- Training pathways, apprenticeships and qualifications that are bringing new entrants in
- Putting young professionals and students on stage: direct youth voices to change the conversation
