Introducing Angelina Varchione, Technical Sales Engineer at Mainmark

At Mainmark, we have an incredible team of experienced professionals, and we pride ourselves on recognising talent and potential. Angelina is a great example of this.

I always knew I wanted to work in the engineering and construction sector, so I completed an Engineering Geology and Geotechnics degree at Portsmouth University. Upon completion I worked for a ground investigation company (GEA), and then transitioned to an Account Manager and Technical Sales Engineer for various construction companies. I really enjoyed this type of role and when looking for my next step, Mainmark Ground Engineering was a natural progression.

Every day is different, which is what keeps it interesting, with a mix of site and office work. On a typical day I might be visiting residential, commercial, or historical properties to assess if we have a solution for the individual enquiry. Most of the time we do, so I will then do a full site audit, taking the relevant measurements and reviewing access options to enable me to compose a quotation.

Due to the nature of our work, I travel a lot, but I manage my diary so I can arrange to visit several jobs as efficiently as possible, sometimes staying overnight so that I can be most productive. As well as issuing quotes to clients, my job is to answer any questions via phone, email or in person and I also conduct CPD courses.

The most rewarding aspect is when a job has been completed and the customer leaves us positive feedback or Google reviews. I share this view with all of my colleagues here, it really is a great feeling and it’s why we do it. Sometimes the customer will also personally get in contact to thank me for the smooth process and great work, and I appreciate the acknowledgement.

Due to the nature of our work, I travel a lot, but I manage my diary so I can arrange to visit several jobs as efficiently as possible, sometimes staying overnight so that I can be most productive. As well as issuing quotes to clients, my job is to answer any questions via phone, email or in person and I also conduct CPD courses.

The most rewarding aspect is when a job has been completed and the customer leaves us positive feedback or Google reviews. I share this view with all of my colleagues here, it really is a great feeling and it’s why we do it. Sometimes the customer will also personally get in contact to thank me for the smooth process and great work, and I appreciate the acknowledgement.

Due to the nature of our work, I travel a lot, but I manage my diary so I can arrange to visit several jobs as efficiently as possible, sometimes staying overnight so that I can be most productive. As well as issuing quotes to clients, my job is to answer any questions via phone, email or in person and I also conduct CPD courses.

Don’t let the difficulty in buying decent site boots in a small size put you off! In all seriousness, the varied days and mix of different people you will meet makes this a fun and exciting career. See yourself as an asset to the engineering world and don’t restrict your thinking because you are a woman or girl in engineering. Males and females can both make excellent engineers, and it should be your passion, professionalism and expertise that makes you stand out, not your gender.