Stephen Gray was appointed Head of Engineering Development at BAM Nuttall Ltd in 2022, following an operational career in the construction industry of more than 35 years.

In his current role, Stephen is heavily involved with Early Careers technical apprentices, undergraduates and graduates, particularly civil engineers. He provides guidance on their technical and managerial careers as well as professional development routes within the Institution of Civil Engineers.

Throughout his career Stephen has been passionate about training the workforce and staff members alike. With the current skills shortages it is even more important to diversify talent pools which will also increase the need for more specific training.

In 2024 Stephen was appointed as a board trustee of the CITB where he plays an active role on the main board as well as several sub committees.

Stephen has acted as a mentor to many staff throughout his career and plays an active role within BAM to support and improve Mental Health and Wellbeing of employees. In 2025 Stephen also supported a St Johns Ambulance campaign and appeared on Sky News to increase awareness of the mental health challenges in construction.

Stephen is a Charted Civil Engineer and Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers where he plays an active role in reviewing Chartered and Incorporated Engineers as well as being an approved Assessor for accredited Apprenticeship End Point Assessments.