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The home of infrastructure

With 95,000 members worldwide, the ICE exists to improve lives by ensuring the world has the engineering capacity and infrastructure systems it needs to enable our planet and our people to thrive.

Institution of Civil Engineers. The home of infrastructure
What is the key to improving infrastructure productivity?
11 June 2026

What is the key to improving infrastructure productivity?

A new standard could shake up how projects are delivered and your insight can help shape it.

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Helping you achieve your professional goals
22 May 2026

Helping you achieve your professional goals

With the help of our passionate volunteers, in 2025, we supported some 12,000 early career engineers and awarded over 2,000 professional qualifications.

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Returning to work?
01 January 0001

Returning to work?

Whether you've been away on parental leave, acting as a carer, recovering from an illness or looking for a new role, the ICE is here to help.

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Infrastructure Client Group

Bringing together the UK's most progressive economic infrastructure clients in partnership with government and industry.

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Upcoming events

The Scarborough Works of Harry W Smith - Peter Cooper memorial event
Type
Networking

The Scarborough Works of Harry W Smith - Peter Cooper memorial event

Join the Yorkshire and Humber retired members for a look into one civil engineer's impact on the development of Scarborough, and a commemoration of the life of Peter Cooper. 

Location
Scarborough, United Kingdom
Date
16 June 2026
Time
11:00 - 15:00 BST
Free
The Princess Royal Award for Emerging Engineers: Yorkshire and Humber final 2026
Type
Lecture

The Princess Royal Award for Emerging Engineers: Yorkshire and Humber final 2026

Join the online audience and show your support for the two Yorkshire and Humber finalists, as they present their papers at the regional final of the Princess Royal Award for Emerging Engineers.

Location
Online
Date
16 June 2026
Time
12:00 - 13:00 BST (GMT+1)
Free
IEng Communication Task Group: Professional Commitment
Type
Webinar

IEng Communication Task Group: Professional Commitment

This series of events is aimed at those preparing for their Professional Review at Incorporated level and will provide advice and guidance on how to approach the communication task, against various industry specific themes.

Location
Online
Date
16 June 2026
Time
12:00 - 13:00 BST (GMT+1)
Free
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What is civil engineering?

If you want to know more about civil engineering, then you're in the right place. Our What is civil engineering section contains a wealth of information, including:

  • Examples of inspiring civil engineering achievements
  • Interviews - find out what inspired civil engineers to choose their career
  • Profiles of some of the most famous civil engineers to have lived
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What is civil engineering?

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