In today's episode, we are joined by Jake Suthers, MRICS, Founder at Your QS Company & JOS Capital Invest.

In this episode you will get insight into:

• Landing your first job in Surveying
• Financial realities of living in Dubai as an expat
• Working on Giga Projects and the challenges faced
• The effects of cultural barriers
• Moving back to the UK
• Moving away from a corporate job and starting your own company

Timestamps:

• 4:30 - 10:00- Background and education
• 10:00 - 12:44-  How to land the first job in Surveying after university
• 12:44 - 18:32- The journey of gaining the MRICS qualification, and the importance of mentorship 
• 18:33 - 25:52 - Moving to Dubai and the realities of living in the UAE
• 25:52 - 29:20 - What it is like to work on Giga projects
• 29:20 - 30:40 - Overcoming cultural barriers whilst working in the UAE
• 30:50 -  35:00 - Working as a manager in the Middle East
• 35:00 - 42:38 - Leaving the UAE and moving back to the UK
• 42:38 - 53:30 - Leaving a corporate job and starting your own business
• 53:30 - Lightning Round