Staffordshire based municipal engineer, Ian Jenkinson has been awarded an ICE Fellowship.
Fellowship is ICE's highest award, and is only conferred on those who have made a significant contribution to civil engineering. Respected internationally, the Fellowship is a benchmark for those practising at the highest levels in civil engineering.
Ian will be presented with his Fellowship certificate by ICE President, Paul Jowitt, at an admission ceremony to be held at ICE headquarters in Westminster, London.
ICE West Midlands Regional Director, Steve Feeley said:
"Gaining ICE Fellowship is an exceptional achievement and I warmly congratulate Ian on joining an elite group of civil engineers. This highly-respected accolade recognises a significant contribution to the civil engineering profession and seniority in the industry."
Ian is now working as a part time consultant but has worked on major bridges in West Sussex, the development of the commercial docks in Portsmouth, waste recycling in Hampshire, traffic calming in Epsom, community safety and regeneration in Newcastle under Lyme.
Ian says that his career highlight so far has been "working with the Knutton and Cross Heath Neighbourhood Management Pathfinder, a North Staffordshire community blighted by industrial and economic decay. Helping them to improve their environment and rebuild their community."
On gaining a professional qualification, Ian said: "it shows that you have achieved a standard where other people can trust in your abilities. It is a process that starts the moment you choose a career and continues throughout your working life as you keep up to date with best practice. In addition as you change roles and responsibilities you will also need to develop your skills and perhaps obtain additional qualifications."