Institution of Civil Engineers

ICE Capacity and Skills Workshop

Challenges and Opportunities for an Uncertain Future

Index
Contents
Execuive Summary ............................. 3 Introduction ......................................... 4 Future Civil Engineering Opportunities and Challenges .................................... 5 Opportunities and Challenges ............. 7 The Role of the ICE: Current Activities and Plans............................. 9 Gaps and Actions .............................. 11 Closing Comments ............................ 13

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Executive Summary
UK governments have committed themselves to a major programme of infrastructure investment. HM Treasurys National Infrastructure Plan and the equivalent document in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland envisage well over 200bn of investment in our transport, water, energy, waste management and communications infrastructure over the next decade and beyond. To ensure efficient delivery and avoid damaging spikes in construction inflation, close attention is needed in developing both the capability profile and the capacity pipeline of the current and future workforce. In April 2012 the ICEs capacity building panel gathered a number of leaders from both industry and academia in order to discuss how the ICE could address these issues. Through a series of activities the attendees identified the opportunities and challenges facing civil engineering and developed the following priority areas of action for the Capacity Building panel and the ICE. This document is a record of the event and also the opening of a dialogue that will span the next 18 months, leading to a large event in 2013.

Key Priorities
To build on the success of the professional competency framework by investing in the development of intelligent client and project management versions. To work with relevant sector skills councils to ensure that the routes to membership are clear and well publicised. To work with the ICE policy team, Infrastructure UK, Cabinet Office, NESA and others towards the publication of clear and transparent pipelines of work across infrastructure construction and new nuclear in order to build confidence across these sectors and promote investment in appropriate skill development. To develop the engineering education journey map which highlights what the ICE provides towards their members education and professional development throughout their lifetime. To liaise with ICE membership and employers to emphasise the importance of professional development activities

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Introduction
Professor Denise Bower Capacity Building Chair
Denise Bower, welcomed the attendees to the workshop, explained the purpose and gave an overview of the outcomes targeted by the end of the session. The purpose can be summarised as: To stimulate discussion and gather views on future civil engineering capacity and skills requirements; To obtain a clear view of the opportunities and challenges facing civil engineering; and To develop priority areas for action for both the Capacity Building Panel and the ICE. have the capacity, will we have the capability? Recent reports have found Engineering employers now want: leadership; teamworking; communication and interpersonal skills; analysis/problemsolving; creativity/innovation; planning and organising; business understanding/commercial awareness; and performance The ICEs Competency Framework for engineers post professional review aims to address these softer development requirements and the attendees were asked to consider ways in which the framework could be stretched to other areas of civil engineering competency, for example the panel are currently working on both an intelligent client and project management version of the framework. Denise also highlighted that although there is a very robust system to educate and accredit civil engineers, employers still think that graduates lack the ability to apply their technical skills and knowledge in a business or workplace context.

The attendees were asked to consider whether the UK would have the capacity to meet the predicted demand for civil engineers, which is likely to increase to pre-2010 levels by 2016, and even if we

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Future Civil Engineering Opportunities and Challenges

Richard Coackley President ICE
ICE president Richard Coackley shared with the attendees some of the observations he made whilst meeting young engineers across the world as part of his presidential year. He highlighted that Civil Engineering is still considered as leading to many opportunities as a career choice. It is seen as a passport to the world and he was encouraged by the breadth of knowledge and enthusiasm that he encountered in places like America and Hong Kong. Richard highlighted areas that he considered to be future challenges, particularly for the young engineer: Involvement in the financial aspects of projects and the ability to convey how infrastructure can add economic value to society; Highlighting the importance of teamwork, interaction and sharing of knowledge with colleagues and peers and an understanding of what others can provide in the delivery of infrastructure projects; and The consideration of communities and the communication that is required within these communities. (Communication in general and the need for the facebook generation to be able to communicate their ideas face to face.) Richard reported that he had asked the Graduates and Students Network to produce a paper for Council as to where Civil Engineering will be heading over the next 10-20 years. He hoped the outputs of this workshop would also guide council strategy for the future.

Andrew Crudgington Head of Policy ICE

Andrew explored some of the broader contextual issues that need to be considered when thinking of the future skills and capacity requirements for civil engineers. His presentation covered some long term trends against the backdrop of the Infrastructure UK Cost Study, Government Construction Strategy and the second edition of the National Infrastructure Plan (NIP2). Andrew began by highlighting the inherent risks of planning for an uncertain future but also reminded the group that;

Plans are useless but planning is inevitable (Dwight D Eisenhower)

Some of the long term trends that will play out over the careers of someone entering the industry now will include: A (relative) shift of economic gravity towards the East/South America/Africa Challenges to the Western Way both Practical e.g. codes & standards and Cultural e.g. state capitalism; The need to think more systemically as demonstrated by the NIP2, establishing relationships between asset management, network performance, interdependency and resilience; Impacts of climate change & resource scarcity creating the need to cope with ambiguity, managing risk and uncertainty;

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The pervasiveness of technical information also raises concerns as to its reliability in a market where peer reviewed documents from trusted sources are increasingly difficult to source; and Collaborative tools such as BIM are likely to increase as well as cost data and benchmarking to improve value and efficiency.

Issues that are particularly relevant to the UK include: A growing interest in infrastructure as shown by the NIP2 but also a continued shift away from government as an owner/operator towards acting as a facilitator begging the question who will fund, finance and own our infrastructure in the future? In terms of workload we are also likely to see a relative shift towards energy and transport projects as well as continued growth in asset management as well as repair and maintenance

Andrew went on to discuss the work of the Government Construction Strategy and Infrastructure UKs current programmes, the aims of which are to: Deliver more for less and significantly reduce costs; Inspire confidence through the visibility of a forward programme; Develop long term programmes with outcome based requirements; Stimulate innovation through an integrated supply chain; Improving data capture to allow benchmarking, cost targeting and whole life value; and Greater use of standardisation

Ending with the NIP2, of which Andrew feels tackles a number of the challenges and opportunities on which he touched in his presentation. Key areas are: Inspiring confidence and commitment by providing visibility beyond the pipeline with both a medium term vision and list of priority projects and programmes; Seeing infrastructure as integral to long term economic competitiveness as well as the transition to a low carbon economy; It can be viewed as a long term partnership between government, owners, investors and the supply chain; and The plan also features network level performance reporting which will enable high level monitoring of the nations infrastructure

There followed a short Q&A session in which the following was discussed: The trend in bigger consortia having "One-Stop Shops" to deliver engineering projects which runs the risk of driving down innovation; Tension between an inter-dependence/sharing culture and cost competitiveness; How much has the culture changed?; and The contrast between needed changes and the ever-continuing requirement for good technical engineers.

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Opportunities and Challenges

Following these scene setting activities the attendees were asked to Map the opportunities and challenges facing civil engineering. Individuals were asked to note challenges and opportunities using two colours of post-it notes. These were then posted around a sociotechnical hexagon ensuring that all aspects of the system had been consid ered. The results were then discussed by the groups in a plenary session. The full results can be found under appendix C and have been summarised below under their target audience.

Government
Opportunities Many of the attendees were encouraged by the governments acceptance that infrastructure will be vital to economic recovery, as can be seen in documents like the NIP, and recognised the current economic downturn as an opportunity to explore more efficient, outcome focused and longer term spending plans. The Governments carbon targets and the investment in energy and water security required over the coming years is also seen as an opportunity for future Civil engineers. Challenges Challenges facing government include the need to reduce fragmentation and siloed thinking through the sharing of risk, robustness and communication across supply chains and finding new ways of using existing infrastructure. Financial risk and uncertainty is another challenge for government to address as well reducing regulatory restrictions.

Education Skills
Opportunities A key opportunity for ICE is to influence the education and skills of future and existing civil engineers, through areas such as the sector skills councils and National Careers Service, enabling the development of relevant technical skills and well rounded engineers. The need to develop engineering skills in low carbon technologies such as nuclear and renewables was also highlighted. Versatility and transferability of engineering skills and the possibility of adopting new methods of educating such as e-learning to improve accessibility were further reasons to be optimistic. Challenges A lack of take up in STEM subjects and the need to make engineering courses as interesting as possible with greater exposure to on-site experience was cited as a challenge as was coping with competition from what could be seen as more lucrative career choices. A lack of understanding and incorporation of new technologies by senior management was also listed as a challenge.

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Technical
Opportunities New innovative technologies such as BIM will provide many opportunities for improved efficiency and real time asset management as well as allowing a greater dissemination of information. Opportunities for the use of new technologies and green skills will also be key in the transition to a low carbon economy. Challenges Although listed as an opportunity many also thought that the sheer weight of available information would also create a challenge in ensuring that the data was credible and reliable. Also the rate at which software and technology is redesigned created another challenge in keeping up to date with the latest versions or standards.

International
Opportunities Opportunities exist in the global expansion in infrastructure, with a UK engineering education still being highly desirable and sought after. The ability to travel and have an international career is also a great incentive for becoming a Civil Engineer. Challenges Many saw the expansion in international development as more of a challenge and were cautionary as to the competition UK engineers and engineering firms will face from rapidly developing nations.

Profile Building
Opportunities Developing the UKs future infrastructure is a prime opportunity for Civil Engineers to provide leadership and enhance their profile, re-affirming the key role of the Civil engineer. Challenges It was felt that much work was required to address the image of the Civil Engineer, explaining that it is more than digging holes in the ground. There also need to be a greater uptake in younger demographics particularly with female engineers; high profile role modelling could be a way to achieve this.

ICE
Opportunities The above opportunities all indicate that it is an exciting, if challenging time for civil engineers, and there is the opportunity for the ICE to unify the profession and provide leadership. Challenges Future uncertainties regarding the role of the civil engineer and the UKs capacity in a global context are key challenges for the ICE. It was also suggested that the ICE has a confused identity and needs to clarify its role regarding UK vs. global issues and industry vs. people who are part of it. There also needs to be more of a joined up approach with other institutions.

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The Role of the ICE: Current Activities and Plans

After the challenges and opportunities had been discussed Denise presented the capacity building panels key priorities and current projects. Highlighting both specific upcoming projects as well as the panels priority areas.

Current Projects
Competency Framework Launched in November 2011, the ICE Competency Framework for Professional Development focuses on the work-related competencies required post-professional review. It has been designed to allow the individual to select which areas for development are relevant to their own situation and serves as an informal and complimentary tool to aid in the selection of professional development activities. The panel are currently expanding the tool to cover both intelligent client and project management capabilities to be launched later in 2012. Engineering Education Journey Map The Engineering Education Journey map highlights what the ICE provides towards their members education and professional development throughout their lifetime. It highlights the characteristics at each stage of development and maps these against what is expected and what is provided by the ICE. The panel intends to use this to explore any gaps where further member support is required and also to increase awareness to members as to what support is currently available. See appendix D for a draft version of the map. Routes into Membership The ICE are reviewing the existing routes to membership with the panels and committee. Additionally the Professional Development panel are reviewing the development objectives whilst a working group is looking at the Initial Professional Development process map as a whole.The intention is to see if the routes to membership can be simplified and to evaluate how they are drafted from the perspective of the potential member Employer Engagement The capacity building panel are currently assisting in an ICE initiative to engage more closely with employers, ensuring that the continuous professional development and training that we offer is more closely aligned with their needs. The panel intends to hold follow up interviews late this year which engage directly with the employers needs and how the ICE can assist in delivering them.

The ICE Capacity Building Knowledge Panel

The ICE Capacity Building Panel recognises that civil engineers are at the heart of society and will take a lead in delivering sustainable development through knowledge, skills and professional expertise. We will help to improve the performance of civil engineering and civil engineers through clear succession and career planning guidance that is relevant now and in the future. We will also work with the Expert Panels to prioritise key themes and activities, ensure that overlap of effort is minimised and unexploited opportunities are explored. This will be achieved through delivery of the following objectives: Describe the skills and attributes required of civil engineers at all stages of their career; Ensure that real and relevant lifelong learning is provided so that all civil engineers have access to the knowledge that their role requires; Review qualifications frameworks and identify areas that will require development in the future; Encourage a broad pool of talent that will ensure a strong future supply of civil engineers that will underpin the success of the civil engineering profession

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Priority Areas
At the beginning of 2012 the panel held a sm all workshop to identify its key strategic priorities for the next 5 years and beyond. Priority was given to targets that were not currently underway elsewhere within the ICE and where the largest improvements could be made.
TARGETS High/ Medium/ Low Points to take forward from Panel RELEVANT DATA: Aim to get information about professionals/ additional data to learn more about where people go to add towards the CBP Competency Framework Assessment +3, +5, +10 activity. Look ahead to future skills and skills needed now (look at info from construction skills). Extend the breadth of CFA e.g. younger ages. Look at the ICE's stance on policy will affect future government policies. CLOSER LINKS: Link closer with the sector skills councils to get more information/ data. COMPETENCY FRAMEWORK FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS: look at reflection processes of individuals. Global reach aspect. Strengthen process of reflection. Further validation. Competency Framework looking into the future. ROLE MODELLING AND PROFILLING: Look at role models- what we can do, what we can promote, what is already there? Different aspects e.g. attracting people in, mentoring. Case studies of president's apprentices. INCREASED LINKS BETWEEN CBP AND COMPANY ACADEMIES: Understand where the investment for development is coming from. Agreed partnerships for knowledge sharing. e.g. an event to get people together from academies. Look at collaboration with Employers Engagement Group at the ICE- higher level linked version to the CBP. RESOURCES: More resources for student members including access to work placements/ access to internships and placements for School children, students, grads etc. MEDIA: Building a better relationship with the NCE. ICE WEBSITE: Re-write education pages to attract younger people and provide sign posting. Link to other initiatives e.g. women in eng, stemnet, other initiatives. PROVIDE CAREERS ADVICE: Future skills/ skills gaps/ provide sign posting SUPPORT AND RE-SKILLING: Return to work assistance/ updating e.g. additional support, redundancy/ maternity/ re-skilling. CREATIVITY: Link to creativity as a cross cutting element. TRAINING SERVICES: Extending the reach of training services (in house further learning schemes by VLE). Explore more industry responses/ contributions to items e.g. competency framework. WEBSITE: Expand Ask Brunel- make interactive/ more responsive RELEVANT DATA: Information for decision making- reviewing salaries/ upscaling. CASE STUDIES: Use projects as learning environments- current projects and past projects- case studies. MEMBERSHIP: Articulating the routes to fellowship (reviewing the pipeline)highlighting the focus of becoming a fellow. FUTURE ENGINEERS: Additional support for teachers? E.g. learning packs/ support/ training/ integration Priority High Long/ Medium/ Short Goal All

No. 1

High

All

High

All

High

All

High

Short

High

Medium

7 8

High High

Medium Medium/ Long Medium/ Long Medium

9 10

High High/ Medium Medium Medium

11 12

All Medium

13 14 15 16 17

Medium Medium Medium Low Low

Medium Medium Medium Medium/ Long Long

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Gaps and Actions

The groups then proceeded to identify where any skills gaps were and how they could possibly be addressed. A summary is captured below. In order to tie in the actions suggested they have been mapped against the capacity buildings priorities and where a gap has been identified this will be added to the priorities.

Capacity
Gap
Ensuring a future supply of engineers, whilst retaining the current level.

Action
Ensure that routes into the profession are well communicated and that mobility within the industry is highlighted. A clear pipeline of work such as that outlined in the NIP will allow for clearer understanding of future capacity requirements. Care should be taken to ensure that that supply is in phase with the demand required, however a steady output of global engineers should be encouraged. ICE should still be ensuring that this wealth of knowledge is not lost through relevant knowledge transfer programmes.

Champion
Capacity Building panel to work with relevant sector skills councils to ensure that the routes to membership are clear and well publicised Capacity Building panel to work with the ICE policy team, Infrastructure UK , Cabinet Office, NESA and others towards the publication of clear and transparent pipelines of work across infrastructure construction and new nuclear in order to build confidence across these sectors and promotes investment in appropriate skill development ICE website to feature a Best Practice and Case Studies section to transfer relevant knowledge and signpost existing resources also to pilot a formal ICE mentoring programme, providing the opportunity for newly qualified and newly promoted engineers to learn from experienced practitioners. Capacity building panel to develop the engineering education journey map which highlights what the ICE provides towards their members education and professional development throughout their lifetime

The industry needs to be prepared for future recovery and be able to supply the engineers when demand increases.

As large numbers of experienced and inspirational engineers approach retirement age we need to ensure that their knowledge is passed on to the next generation.

What options are suitable at what age to meet the market? E.g. what is suitable for 18 year olds leaving school?

Develop engineering education journey map and also encourage the opportunity for civil engineers to visit HEIs more at undergraduate level to talk about the state of the current industry

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Capability
Gap
Encouraging both employers and staff to allow time to complete relevant CPD activities.

Action
Encouraging higher education in the workplace

Champion
Capacity building panel and ICE membership to liaise closely with employers to emphasise the importance of professional development activities Capacity building panel and TTL to increase awareness of the competency framework and its key messages.

Some saw the reputation of ICE as being very technical as a challenge.

Although first principles knowledge is fundamental, post professional review there needs to be further development of creativity and softer skills providing an avenue for wider nontechnical aspects that create a rounded engineer, including wider sociopolitical aspects The need to encourage engineers input to add value to projects and the supply chain

Lack of engineering knowledge in procurement

Capacity building panel to develop an intelligent client competency framework and promote the adoption of matching sponsor and supply chain requirements. Capacity building panel to develop a project management version of the competency framework. ICE to signpost and flag relevant and reliable sources through the website.

The need to introduce more management focus post professional review The sheer amount of information that is now available makes it difficult to assess which information is reliable and relevant Global competition

Develop Project management tools

The correct approach to accessing reliable and relevant knowledge.

A steady output for global engineers and the education of overseas students should be encouraged. Highlight the current leading engineers in order to raise the profile of Civil Engineering.

ICEs learned society to increase their international engagement.

Infrastructure needs leaders

Capacity Building panel to identify inspiring engineers and work with them in raising the profile of Civil Engineering

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Closing remarks
Peter Hansford Immediate past president ICE
Peter thanked those in attendance for the lively discussion and provided his summation of the workshop. He was encouraged by the growing commitment from government in the form of the Infrastructure UK Cost Study, Government Construction Strategy and the National Infrastructure Plan. The challenge for the ICE is to now ensure we are providing the right training for engineers and capturing and channeling their creativity. Peter highlighted a couple of the opportunities that he had noted from the discussion: The fact that engineering degrees will become more valued due to the increase in tuition fees Creativity is crucial to engineering and Peter added this to the earlier discussed commercial, cultural and communication aspects

Peter sees the following as the role of the ICE: Ensuring the right route to membership that includes those with an input to wider engineering. Engaging with schools/universities to ensure we have the right skills for the future Creating a more rounded role for the civil engineer including many of the aspects discussed in the workshop Engage with employers to make sure we are developing knowledge that is required and relevant Encouraging the best and brightest to become civil engineers so that we can 'build the world that we all want to be part of."

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Appendix A
Speakers 1. Denise Bower Capacity Building Panel Chair/Leeds University 2. Richard Coackley President ICE 3. Andrew Crudgington Head of Policy ICE 4. Peter Hansford Immediate past president ICE A webcast of the presentations is available at the ICE Website

http://ice.adobeconnect.com/p7s2g3zj6ea/

Appendix B
Programme Item 1 2 Activity Welcome Future Civil Engineering Opportunities and Challenges Richard Coackley Andrew Crudgington Activity 1 Mapping the opportunities and challenges facing civil engineering. Individuals to note challenges and opportunities using 2 colours of post it notes Put the post it notes around the hexagon Discuss and synthesise in groups Plenary discussion The role of the ICE current activities and plans Education journey map CBP priorities Competency Framework Activity 2 Where are the skills gaps? How should they be addressed? Groups to list on flip charts what the skills gaps are likely to be They should also note appropriate actions to address these gaps Plenary discussion Activity 3 What are the priorities for tackling capacity and skill needs? Closing remarks Close

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Appendix C
Full list of the opportunities and challenges identified under activity 1. The below statements are the opinions of the attendees at the event and do not reflect the ICEs point of view.
Processes/Procedures Culture Technology Industry/Organisation Goals/visions/values People All

Government
Recession provides real drive to develop efficiency, focus on outcome. Performance and develop new financial and procurement models The banking crisis has shown the problems with short term thinking. It is recognised we need another way. There needs to be a re-examination of the relationship between demand management and infrastructure needs (not the same as sweating the assets!) Water security for SE England Long term spending plans Regulatory restrictions (investment cycles)

Financial crisis. Banks unwilling to take financial risk HMG a more demanding customer

Innovation through stakeholder engagement Review of utility regulation PAS 55 the NIP and other statements appear to be recognising higher value in technical knowledge and expertise CO2 reduction targets opportunity for UK supply chain to become world leaders in solutions supporting green economy Sustainability Agenda opportunity to raise profile of profession as key contributor to quality of life and sustainable growth Growing awareness in Government of the importance of infrastructure Central to economic competitiveness energy engineering water supply/security for SE England Loss of fossil fuels for heating/transport energy based more on electricity Political support for the idea of infrastructure

Merging projects to form larger programmes without prejudicing SMEs especially in rural areas. Fragmentation + Silo behaviour Ways of working changing landscape future of the industry where will civil engineers be in the team? Getting a business model that allows genuine integration risk sharing etc. Disconnect between politics and engineering How to fund assets (whats the revenue stream?)

European recession and its affects on finance for projects Large scale projects carry high political risk Government increasingly unprepared to take on Demographics

Fragmentation of skills supply chain. Danger of reducing quality of learning Appreciation of the roles of sponsor client and supply chain Public uncertainty eg HS2/Nuclear Engineering needs to integrate better with policy. For example are we building anew rather than developing or finding new ways of using existing infrastructure? We are at the cusp of a phase change in infrastructure from the rational phase to the systems/holistic (Jowitt 2004) We need to be very careful about extrapolating from the past. We need to envisage the future and work back from there. IF we carry on as we are with energy and resource use we will trash the planet Restrictions put on by govt. legislation and standards Uncertainty of future economic and environmental end states hence what infrastructure do we need? European recession and its affect on finance for projects Abysmal understanding of new technologies and ways of working by senior and middle management Weak CPD processes Does a focus on specialisation keep civil engineering away from the table?

Education/skills
E-media for learning

Industry and education truly working in partnership Opportunity to change mindset threshold/standard to innovation/spirit

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SSC and the like communicating to each other and members Use of diverse media to inform/educate anywhere

Projecting needs when in the UK there is less certainty on energy eg nuclear Legacy of under investment in developing engineers commercial awareness Competition from india/China (lack of UK language skills) Making civil engineering courses as interesting as possible Exposing engineers to more on-site experience. Particularly those in professional consultancy Women into industry and young people generally

New areas of work such as nuclear/renewables

The new economy (carbon or other accounting) Increasing demand for low carbon energy supply young people being part of the solution eg nuclear new build Developing an educational supply chain which caters for technical skills and well rounded graduates (eg gateways project) Developing new provision at a time of contraction in further/higher education

So much choice for careers (or at least a perceived choice)

Future recruitment changes to vocational qualifications in schools eg 14-19 Diploma means a need to rethink strategy Lack of good maths and physics teaching in schools Engaging technicians with ICE Producing sufficient numbers of properly educated engineers and technicians at a time of FE and HE cutbacks Future recruitment to Civil Engineering Decreased focus on face to face careers IAG in schools (face to face CIAG has helped to challenge stereotype and raise awareness of reality of sector to date) Limited workload move to more lucrative areas for career Getting the balance of graduate education right could become too general Assumption that 80% of an engineers role is technical Not attracting the best and the brightest (in all sectors)

EU skills talent bank EU skills foresight Influencing educational providers and qualification authorities in detailed content of FE and HE programmes

Implementation of National Careers Service. Opportunity to provide training and resources for staff which provide accurate information about occupation

Transferable skills eg to biomedical engineering

Use of modern apprenticeships especially when tailored to ICE technical membership requirements Progression Awareness The graduate education process can be a learning process in itself even with a more narrow based approach eg teamwork/power of the team etc Develop routes into the profession other than by university graduate. Make careers appealing. Re-gaining the commercial skills engineers have perhaps lost over the last 15 years

Lack of careers advice

Changes to Education Business partnerships structure financing Less opportunities changing options for C+BE careers awareness Lack of desire to embrace contractual change to exploit new technologies and processes Confusion between function (discipline) and process (application)

Develop skills for future technologies that will one day be exportable To innovate through up skilling the workforce

Intelligent Skills investment

Technical
Energy eg Nuclear also loss of fossil fuel for heating/transport energy based more on electricity Low carbon transition Changes to working processes eg BIM collaboration in practice not in theory Data Management poor observance and use of standards and classifications prevent integrated working and whole life assessment Timeliness of information/education (becoming shorter) keeping up to date

Design for the elderly

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Better management of information and data

Lack of understanding of analysis tools and uncertainty of inputs and propagation through to outputs Exponential growth of information Climate change Securing high quality reliable technical information

Available technologies can significantly improve effectiveness of design construction and asset management New technology (IT BIM) provides opportunity for improved efficiency of working and real time asset management and optimisation

Sustainability programmes Growth of asset management as a discipline Information management how to cope with immense amounts of data Lack of desire to embrace contractual change to exploit new technologies and processes

Recession is forcing change = opportunity Technology is also forcing change BIM increasing efficiency saving money Emerging technology new ways of approaching innovation etc Future focus on online/telephone careers IAG wider dissemination of accurate and up to date information regarding civil engineering

International
Significant investment in Middle East (Qatar and Saudi) with preference for UK consulting scenes Global Opportunities asset management maintenance BIM collaboration tools sharing best practice Global profession, Global opportunities Travel and lifestyle see the world active /outdoor Competition from india/China (lack of UK language skills)

The UK capacity in a global context

European recession and its affects on finance for projects Globalisation especially China Construction and consultants funded by state buying major infrastructure success UK less equipped to compete with firms from abroad especially East and South America Global competition Cultural Aspect cultural intelligence but whether its working in new collaborations or BRIC thats whats needed Rapidly changing immigration policy (capacity threat) Competition from the east China/India etc competing with UK advantage in terms of dual language capability and (perhaps) stronger technical background

Interdependence
Systems thinking Multi-disciplinary systems scope to be inclusive and engaging Growing breadth and complexity Business diversification Multi disciplinary need to know more More complex business environment

Profile Building
Increasing profile for (civil) engineering in large projects attracting new blood New areas of growth opportunity for civil engineers to take the lead Role of Civil Engineer in infrastructure still key/core (cannot build without) . There will be fewer technical experts and their expertise Overcome the public perception of what an engineer is

Dispelling the attraction of other more financially rewarding professions Relative returns from expensive education ie why be an engineer?

Civil engineering is about much more than holes in the

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will be more highly valued Great opportunity for these individuals Excellent time to reinforce the importance of Civil engineering Awareness amongst young people that traditional careers such as civil engineering will be in demand We need some eye catching role models to be given honorary FICE Lead Civil Engineering in a changing world

ground, concrete, steel wood and water flow. The Value of technical expertise ceases to be recognised in business Demographics

Women into industry and young people generally

Assumption that 80% of an engineers role is technical Lack of high profile role models Demise of UK names ie well known UK founded firms Not attracting the best and the brightest (in all sectors) Lack of careers advice General perception of the role of Civil engineers in society Engaging under 19s blockers re parents etc also raising the profile of Civil engineers generally

ICE general
Excellent time to reinforce the importance of Civil engineering Better clarity of civil engineering function and process Unification of profession Ways of working changing landscape future of the industry where will civil engineers be in the team? Dissatisfaction with registration The UK capacity in a global context Disconnect between politics and engineering Multiple stakeholders with various agendas ICE needs to decide whether we are a UK organisation with a global outreach or a global organisation with a UK HQ. Are we even the Institution of Civil Engineering (open to all involved in the profession in a professional way) Competition between engineering institutions each thinking their way is the right way Confused identity of ICE does it represent the industry or the people who are part of it Disengaged youth who distance themselves from society hide in social networks for contact

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INSTITUTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERS- CAPACITY BUILDING PANEL SPECIFIC EDUCATION JOURNEY MAP

AGE
UP TO 5 5-6

YEAR
Reception 1

TERMINOLOGY

KEY STAGE

QUALIFICATIONS

WORK EXPERIENCE

CHARACTERISTICS

ICE ACTIVITIES RELEVANT TO THE CAPACITY BUILDING PANEL

key Stage 1

Infant

6-7 7-8

2 Primary School 3

9-10 10-11

5 6

Junior

8-9

11-12 12-13

7 8

Middle School

Key Stage 2

"Up to ages 10-11, Young children exhibit a natural enthusiasm for learning and for exploring their world. During this period they demonstrate a broadly positive attitude to STEM subjects" "Stem formed during early years are typically carried forward into adult life" (WhenSTEM document)

Secondary School

13-14

Secondary School with Sixth Form College

"Often sharp deline in attitude towards Science and Maths" at this age. "Secondary subjects thought of as dry and unrelated to real life". From WhenSTEM (IMechE) document, highlights ages 11-14 to be the age group we should focus on. Student will choose to go into engineering from GCSE stage onwards due to the choice of A-Levels a) Focus more on 'Role Models' and vital to find suitable 'Role Models' for girls. 14-19 Work Experience b) Focus on 'Real World', linking theory with placements practice. c) Focus on 'How Engineering and Engineers Apprenticeships and help people' skills academy d) Focus on how engineering can be 'Creative'. ATA Technical Certificate e) Use more hands on techniques. f) Engage and inform teachers and parents more about engineering g) Provide more follow-up reflection to add value to participants

Key Stage 3

14-15 15-16

10 11

GCSEs

Ask Brunel Facility- Ask a question on any civil engineering topic

High School

Level 1 Diploma

BTEC (HNc&HND)

Key Stage 4

BTEC (First)

University Technical Colleges

16-17

12

Scholarships and apprenticeships framework

Qualifications review- international (all ages)

Learned society events and outputs

14-19 Diploma

Further education & work based learning e.g. Apprenticeship Schemes

University Technical College Degrees

Eligible to join graduates and Students network

Access to the ICE Library. ICE Monthly e-bulletin and MyICE Online Service and Access to ICE Papers 1836-1900 on the ICE Virtual Library.

Free ICE Membership

17-18

13

18-21+ Early Career

Higher Education

Foundation Degree (BSc, Beng, MSc, Meng)

Further access to the online version (of Civil Engineering)

Assistance and support from the ICE Benevolent fund

Provide support to students, apprentices/ Work based learning & people in work based learning. Offer Initial Professional technical support for their educational Development courses

21-26+

Formal and informal learning e.g. courses, post graduate courses, elearning and potential chartership status/ professional registration

Eligibility to join fellowship

Mid Career

Possible Member status aiming towards Fellowhip

ICE Website

Late Career

Possible Fellowhip status

- Aims towards recognition by peers in industry Continuing Professional Development Further post graduate courses e.g. Masters courses; additional formal and informal learning e.g. lectures; supplementary courses and qualifications e.g. APM, PRINCE2 Methodology

26-65+

Retirement

Possible Fellowhip status

Concentrates more on personal interests. Has more time however technical abiilities may be a little out of date.

Competency framework

ICE Capacity and Skills Workshop 2012

Page 19

TTL Training Courses

U

- Less time due to family commitments - Beginning to concentrate on defining specialist skill

Free access to New Civil Engineer Magazine and access online

Civil Engineering Magazine- ICE's Proceedings Journal

Possible Graduate aiming towards chartership

Initial Professional Development

Discount on ICE Proceedings Journal

- Technician grades should be focused upon and support given - Graduates given support to become ICE members

Eligible to join ICE committees and panels

Access to policy and influence

Possible technician status

Regional Support Teams

Sixth Form College

Level 2 Diploma

Level 3 Diploma

Skills Academys

Edxcel BTEC L3

International Bacalaureates

BTEC HNC & HND

Key Stage 5

Career Help

A-Levels

NVQs

Accreditation