Committee vacancies at CICES: Can you help?
CICES is looking to fill a number of vacancies as it looks to strengthen and develop its committees at the start of the new 30-year strategy.
As part of the institution’s commitment to improving diverse representation on its committees and panels, applications are welcome from all members at all grades. External applicants will be considered for some positions, with the expectation that the successful applicant will join CICES at affiliate grade or higher. Where certain experience or expertise is required, these are stated within the individual roles.
President Stephen Slessor comments: “One of the best things about being involved in our institution is that you get to make a real impact on your profession whilst furthering your own development at the same time. It’s incredibly rewarding and a great way to forge relationships with like-minded people.”
All the roles are voluntary, and reasonable expenses will be paid. A blended approach to meetings is expected to become the norm, with the majority held online via MS Teams.
Anyone wanting an informal chat about the roles can contact Ann Allen, CEO, at ann.allen@cices.org
Sustainability representative
Deputy chair, Sustainability Working Group
The sustainability representative chairs the Sustainability Working Group, and oversees and advises on this vital strand of the institution’s strategy. The sustainability representative is the main point of contact for collaborations CICES has in this area. Knowledge of sustainability issues within a civil engineering context is desirable for these roles. The working group currently meets online for an hour each month.
Chair, Commercial Management Practices Committee
Vice chair, Commercial Management Practices Committee
The Commercial Management Practices Committee represents the interests of those studying and employed within construction commercial management and promotes standards of excellence within the profession. The committee works in collaboration with other professional bodies and has a joint Commercial Management Board with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). The committee currently meets for two-hours quarterly.
Chair, Professional Standards Committee
The Professional Standards Committee oversees and ensures the quality of the institution’s applications process, including membership examination reviews and the professionally registered grades of chartered and incorporated engineer under license from the Engineering Council. Knowledge and experience of the institution’s review processes for membership and professional registration is desirable for the role. The committee meets quarterly.
Deputy chief examiner (geospatial)
The deputy chief examiner (geospatial) works with the chief examiner and the deputy chief examiner (commercial) to ensure standards are maintained in the membership examination review process under the geospatial specialisms. The deputy chief examiner considers the conduct of review panels and contributes to guidelines, advice and training for membership examiners. Knowledge and experience of the institution’s review processes is desirable for the role.
Chief moderator
Deputy chief moderator (geospatial)
Deputy chief moderator (commercial)
The chief moderator and deputies lead the membership examination review moderators. Moderators are responsible for checking the review reports of all unsuccessful applicants and 10% of passes. Knowledge and experience of the institution’s review processes is desirable for the role. The chief moderator and deputies meet three times a year.
Expressions of interest for all the roles, including a short CV, should be sent to Anne-Marie O’Neill at anne-marie @cices.org