Croydon technical director is latest Fellow for the Institution of Civil Engineers
An engineer who is a Technical Director specialising in Tunnels and Underground Structures at AECOM in Croydon has qualified to become a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
Richard Sutherden, who lives in Grove Park, is currently working on the deepest tunnel in London, and was awarded his fellowship in the latest list issued by ICE.
Director of ICE London, Miranda Housden, said: “ICE London welcomes Mr Sutherden to join the 240 existing working ICE Fellows based in the capital and look forward to him working with us on a range of projects to utilise his expertise for the benefit of civil engineering in London.
“Fellowship is the highest grade of membership of the Institution and is for senior civil engineers who have made a significant contribution to the civil engineering profession or have advanced the practice of engineering. Fellows can use the post nominal letters FICE.
“Fellows are engaged in a position of responsibility in the promotion, planning, design, construction, maintenance or management of important engineering work. This may involve responsibility for a significant portfolio of projects, acknowledged expertise in a technical subject area or delivery of engineering education and training.
“As a Fellow he will be invited to join us in a programme of prestigious events with senior figures from government and industry to discuss how to improve the infrastructure on which we all rely.”
Mr Sutherden said: “I joined ICE as a student member in October 1993 and then completed the professional qualifications necessary to become a Member of ICE following my degree and a number of years of experience. To now be awarded the status of Fellow is a great honour which recognises my work as a civil engineer.
“ICE membership has benefitted me, and my employer, throughout my career as the criteria for ICE membership is extremely high and rigorously monitored.
“I look forward to continuing to support ICE to promote the work of civil engineers across the capital and to encourage the next generation to take up this rewarding career.”
ICE London has more than 8,000 members living and working in the city. More information can be found at www.ice.org.uk/London. You can follow ICE London on Twitter: @ICE_London