Antony Oliver

Antony has edited New Civil Engineer, the best read weekly magazine in construction, for ten years and throughout this time has ensured that it remains the most valued and well read publication by professional civil engineers across the globe.

A chartered member of the Institution of Civil Engineers, Antony spent six years working as a civil engineer with Owen Williams and Balfour Beatty before jumping the fence into journalism. He started on NCE as a junior reporter and has worked on all sections of the magazine coving some of the biggest and most interesting stories in construction over the last 15 years. 

As the profession’s flagship publication Antony is dedicated to ensuring it reflects and leads the whole industry and is passionate about ensuring the next generation views the profession as a sound career option. .

Antony was named Business Magazine Editor of the Year 2008 by the Periodical Publishers Association.

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