Scottish Engineering Mentoring Programme
Mentoring can inspire, support, and motivate people to realise their potential and achieve their dreams. In our careers, as in life in general, we can sometimes reach that point where we are unsure of how to progress, or maybe we are just looking for that “spark” to help move us to the next stage in our personal development. This is where mentors come in.
A mentor helps accelerate growth by providing unique perspectives, advice, and encouragement. By reflecting on their own experiences, they can help their mentee avoid the same mistakes they have made and provide the confidence and courage to explore new ideas and ways of working.
Our Mentoring Programme is open once again for new candidates looking for support in building their careers. Our inclusive programme is open to all, whether in technical/engineering roles or key support functions; whether apprentices, technicians, experienced professionals, or managers. This Programme is included through Membership, so there’s no additional cost to Member companies. All of our mentors are recently retired/semi-retired senior professionals from the engineering and manufacturing industry, and all boast a wealth of experience in professional engineering, project management, and leadership roles. The Mentors work on a volunteer basis and are extremely passionate about transferring their knowledge and experience to the next generation of professionals.
Meet Our Mentors
Alister has almost 40 years’ experience as an enthusiastic, dedicated Engineer & Technical Sales professional from Technical Apprentice through various progressive roles leading to Business Director. He has held various senior management roles within Global companies including managing a European technical Sales team and has a successful track record in presenting strong value propositions, promoting and selling technically advanced companies, products, and services…from Submarines to Semiconductors! Alister is proficient at building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Knowledgeable & experienced in Business Development (planning), forecasting (models), mergers, acquisitions and change management, contract estimation, planning and tendering, along with managing teams and personal development skills. In retirement Alister is now focussing on helping & supporting others and embracing an altruistic future. He is also mentoring care-experienced or disadvantaged youngsters through MCR Pathways school program. He enjoys quality family time/holidays, walking (Scotland’s scenic routes), and football. ...
Alister Miller
Alister has almost 40 years’ experience as an enthusiastic, dedicated Engineer & Technical Sales professional from Technical Apprentice through various progressive roles leading to Business Director. He has held various senior management roles within Global companies including managing a European technical Sales team and has a successful track record in presenting strong value propositions, promoting and selling technically advanced companies, products, and services…from Submarines to Semiconductors! Alister is proficient at building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Knowledgeable & experienced in Business Development (planning), forecasting (models), mergers, acquisitions and change management, contract estimation, planning and tendering, along with managing teams and personal development skills. In retirement Alister is now focussing on helping & supporting others and embracing an altruistic future. He is also mentoring care-experienced or disadvantaged youngsters through MCR Pathways school program. He enjoys quality family time/holidays, walking (Scotland’s scenic routes), and football.
Kerrie is a graduate from the University of Aberdeen, she qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2008 with Deloitte in Aberdeen. Kerrie moved in to the oil service industry in 2009 at private equity backed Triton Group where she was involved in the sale to Forum Energy Technologies (Forum) and its subsequent listing. Kerrie spent 9 years at Forum in various roles, latterly as the Director of International Finance before joining the Pryme Group as Chief Financial Officer. Kerrie was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Pryme Group in March 2020. She was named in the ICAS Top 100 CA’s in 2018 and won the Dr. Mildred Dresselhaus Award in 2019, an award that recognises women who are making a positive and lasting contribution to the energy sector. ...
Kerrie Murray
Kerrie is a graduate from the University of Aberdeen, she qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2008 with Deloitte in Aberdeen. Kerrie moved in to the oil service industry in 2009 at private equity backed Triton Group where she was involved in the sale to Forum Energy Technologies (Forum) and its subsequent listing. Kerrie spent 9 years at Forum in various roles, latterly as the Director of International Finance before joining the Pryme Group as Chief Financial Officer. Kerrie was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Pryme Group in March 2020. She was named in the ICAS Top 100 CA’s in 2018 and won the Dr. Mildred Dresselhaus Award in 2019, an award that recognises women who are making a positive and lasting contribution to the energy sector.
Graduating in 1984, BSc (Hons), Paul joined APV and throughout a 37-year career within this group, Paul held various positions, both abroad and in the UK, with responsibilities in Engineering, Sales & Marketing, Project Management, Procurement, Finance, General Management and Sales & Acquisitions, culminating in his appointment to the Board of Directors, holding the position of Managing Director for 22 years. Paul is married with a son (24) & daughter (22) and in retirement he invigilates, volunteers for CHSS and enjoys long walks on beaches, crafting artwork from the shells & driftwood he collects along the way. ...
Paul Noble
Graduating in 1984, BSc (Hons), Paul joined APV and throughout a 37-year career within this group, Paul held various positions, both abroad and in the UK, with responsibilities in Engineering, Sales & Marketing, Project Management, Procurement, Finance, General Management and Sales & Acquisitions, culminating in his appointment to the Board of Directors, holding the position of Managing Director for 22 years. Paul is married with a son (24) & daughter (22) and in retirement he invigilates, volunteers for CHSS and enjoys long walks on beaches, crafting artwork from the shells & driftwood he collects along the way.
