ICE East of England

Essex Branch

May 2012

Committee Members

Chairman Andrew Kenyon, CarillionVice Chair Ian Bentley, Transport for LondonVice Chair David Goodliff, Network RailGraduate Danny Jennings, ECC (Hon Sec) Corporate John Lemay, Mouchel (Past Chair)Corporate Paul Chaplin, Retired Corporate Steve Drake, Anglian WaterCorporate Steve Ellis, AECOMCorporate Carol Chasteauneuf, MouchelGraduate Paul Eaves, AECOMGraduate James Kennerley, ECCGraduate Ben Biggs, AECOMSee East of England Website or Yearbook for contact details

Primary Objectives of the Branch

Arrange an annual programme of activities of a professional nature, including meetings, seminars, courses and debates

Arrange visits to works of engineering interest

Promote, develop and expand public perception of the role, duties and achievements of Civil Engineers

Promote civil engineering education in local universities, colleges and schools

Historic Civil Engineering Leaflet

NOW AVAILABLE FROM

THE EoE WEBSITE OR A

COMMITTEE MEMBER

Recent Events

Bradwell Decommissioning 08.03.2012

Recent Events

Bradwell Decommissioning 08.03.2012

Recent Events

Steeple Bumpstead 03.04.2012

Recent Events

Steeple Bumpstead 03.04.2012

Recent Events

St Bernards HSG – Meet the Professionals

Forthcoming Events 2012/13

25.09.2012 Lift & Shift

16.10.2012 Pudding Mill Lane Portal + AGM

13.11.2012 SuDS

11.12.2012 Emirates Air line

17.01.2013 Debate – Changing Jobs...

07.02.2013 BIM or be Betamaxed

07.03.2013 Utility Works Best Practice

04.04.2013 London Gateway Update

Forthcoming Events

Thursday 10th May 2012

Evening LectureRedR UK - People & Skills for

Disaster Relief

6.00pm for 6.30pm start.

ARU, Chelmsford

Merit Awards 2012 open for entry

The ‘Oscars’ of the profession For projects completed by 31 Dec 11 Four Categories

Physical Achievement

Technical Excellence/Innovation

Sustainable Construction/Engineering

Team Achievement Closing date 30 April

Details at:

www.ice.org.uk/eastofengland

Merit Awards Dinner

Friday 15 June The West Wing, Ickworth House A celebration of excellence in civil engineering Which projects will be honoured? £60 + VAT

www.ice.org.uk/EOE/MeritAwardsDinner2012

Book on-line at:

SCE and DE Seminars

Update on the ICE membership process Networking with fellow SCEs

18 April Peterborough15 May Hatfield12 June Bury St Edmunds4 July Chelmsford

£45 + VAT

Book on-line at:

www.ice.org.uk/eastofengland

Regional Events

22 Feb – Olympics 2012 - The Velodrome

6pm – Orton Hall Hotel, Peterborough

23 Feb - Site visit to Park Road Reservoir, Ipswich – 2.45pm

29 Feb - Practical Structural Monitoring

6pm - CUED, Cambridge

For these and all regional events visit:

www.ice.org.uk/eastofengland

Picture This 2012 – win £100

ICE East of England Photography Competition Now in its sixth year Submit up to two pictures that illustrate civil engineering to the wider public Closing date: 18 May Winner announced 15 June at Merit Awards Dinner

Details at:www.ice.org.uk/eastofengland

Graduate career workshops

ICE and the Benevolent Fund, in conjunction with Chimento Consulting Available in 10 UK regions Cambridge workshop in March (date tba) For unemployed graduates and those seeking a new role more suited to academic background £20 with option of consultancy six month support for additional £30

Details at: www.ice.org.uk/graduateworkshops

Graduate & Student Committees

Come and join us for: Professional skills development Progress ICE membership Talks and lectures Networking, on-line community National support through GSNet Supported essay groups

and much more….

www.ice.org.uk/eastofengland

Or call: 01223 842067

Become an ICE Fellow

Benefits of Fellowship Recognition by your peers Post-nominal letters FICE Networking opportunities Participation in the strategic direction of the profession

Want to know more?

www.ice.org.uk/fellow

ICE Benevolent Fund

Support and advice when you need it most Free 24-hour (0800 587 3428) helpline provides

information and support on a huge range of subjects including:

Redundancy – Contracts - Work issues

Leave – Disability - Unions

Encouraging the next generation

We need Ambassadors to encourage the next generation of civil engineers.

Visit schools and careers fairs

Help run challenges, competitions & other activities with groups of children etc

Give presentations on careers in civil engineering

Call: 01223 842067www.ice.org.uk/eastofengland

Attendance Certificates

Attendance certificates are available for ICE Essex Branch events.

Please indicate on the meeting attendance sheet if you would like one.

Please note these are not CPD certificates. Attendance at events can count toward CPD – delegates should check their individual scheme requirement.

Join In

Please speak to or contact any member of the

committee if you…

have any feedback from evening meetings

have ideas for evening meetings or works visits

have any comments on the Branch activities

would be interested in joining the committee

Would be interested in working with schools