Perfect Circle People | Roger Evans
Here is the latest article in Perfect Circle's 'People Profile' series, and we are delighted to introduce Roger Evans, Public Sector and Frameworks Director, Stantec.
Career History
'I started my career in Local Government, spending six happy years learning my craft before moving into consultancy, where I have worked ever since. My roots are in transport planning and traffic engineering, helping clients make the most of existing infrastructure and adapting networks to support growth and changing communities.
Over time my focus has broadened beyond transport alone.
Today I lead Stantec's public sector frameworks business across Infrastructure, working with clients, partners and multidisciplinary teams to tackle complex challenges involving infrastructure, planning, investment and delivery.
I spend much of my time building relationships, bringing together diverse expertise and helping organisations navigate the opportunities and realities of delivering public services and major programmes.
What has remained constant throughout my career is a passion for practical solutions, strong partnerships and making a positive difference for the communities our projects serve'.
Career Highlight
'Mobilising a term consultancy contract including TUPE of staff in the 2020 lockdown and having everybody online with a computer and work to do on day 1 of the contract'.
Tell us About a Perfect Circle commission you've worked on?
'I have an overseeing eye on all the Perfect Circle projects we do'.
How much of your workload includes Perfect Circle commissions?
'I am the Stantec sponsor for all our Perfect Circle work so it's a high proportion. The work we do with PC is incredibly important to me and the business'.
What gets you out of bed in the morning?
'Exercise or my cat's hunger. Whichever comes first. Usually the latter'.
What does a typical day look like?
'No two days are ever the same but there are recurring features. Checking people are OK, speaking with our lovely clients, keeping an eye on where politics is going!'
What do you like most about your role?
'The variety and working with friendly and collaborative people'.
If you could switch jobs with someone, who would it be?
'My cat, Tom. He is the King of everything and knows it.'
What is your biggest achievement to date?
'Having the first Civil Partnership in Devon and then being the first to upgrade it to marriage'.
Tell us a secret that others would be surprised to find out?
'If you watch "Skyfall" carefully, you will see my cameo appearance as "man outside Embankment Tube Station".
