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Our scholarship partnership with Northumbria University is an excellent opportunity for the next generation of engineers to benefit through funding, mentorship and work experience. It’s an honour to give back, to inspire and change lives.

Peter Rolton, an Alumnus of Northumbria University champions education and mentorship alongside continuous development: “Its important that you give back, I’ve had lots of opportunities in life, it is intrinsic that you keep it going, that we help and support the next generation to kickstart their career”.

The opportunity to go to university can be life-changing, but unfortunately for some it can be beyond their reach due to social or economic circumstances. Together, we are changing this. Through the Higher Education Without Barriers Fund, Northumbria University provide a range of financial initiatives, mental health and wellbeing services and community-based projects to help academically talented students study and succeed regardless of their social or economic circumstances.

Indiana Eldon, a current Automotive Engineering student has benefitted both financially and professionally from the Fund.  Thanks to the Rolton Engineering Scholarship, she’s been able to access valuable networking opportunities and connect with like-minded peers alongside receiving financial support.

Indiana: “The Higher Education Without Barriers Fund has supported me, not only financially but personally.  Having Peter as my mentor has helped me secure work experience with Rolton and placement opportunities enabling me to grow professionally whilst studying”.

Watch our fantastic video production in collaboration with Northumbria University Alumni Association featuring Peter and Indiana.

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Lift at the Open University

Rolton strengthens vertical transportation division with strategic appointment of senior consultant.

17 August 2026

We are delighted to welcome Krzysztof Mielnik to the Rolton team as senior consultant for vertical transportation (VT).

Krzysztof’s appointment marks the next step in the rapid growth of our recently launched independent Vertical Transportation consultancy. Led by industry expert Tim Piggott, our dedicated VT team provides comprehensive expertise across the entire lifecycle of advanced lift technology from design and construction to commissioning, handover, and ongoing operational support.

Rolton contributes to new 2030 built environment workforce planning report

10 June 2026

Rolton is pleased to have contributed to the newly launched industry report, ‘Built Environment Strategic Workforce Planning for 2030’.

The comprehensive publication stems from the latest INSPIRE event hosted by the Built Environment Futures Assembly (BEFA). This powerful leadership forum was established by the University of the Built Environment (UBE) to break down professional silos, spark collaboration, and drive excellence across engineering, construction, and real estate.