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ICE's work in the South West is carried out by members on various committees and groups. These bring together like-minded people and give members the opportunity to increase their knowledge, get advice and raise the profile of civil engineering in the region.

Find out about the committees and groups that make up ICE South West, including what they do, who is a member and how you can get involved.

  • Regional Committee

    Richard Fish, Chair

    ICE South West's Regional Committee is made up of more than 30 members. It works with the Regional Support Team to make sure the branch's work reflects ICE's overall aims and priorities.

    Name Position Employer LinkedIn
    Richard Fish Chair Richard Fish Consultancy
    Katy Toms Senior Vice Chair & Plymouth City Club Chair WSP
    Liz Waugh Vice Chair & AMICE Representative Coast Communications
    Alice Shrubshall Honorary Treasurer Buro Happold
    Jenny Giles Honorary Secretary & CIGPE City Club Chair Geo Marine
    Kieren Couch Past Chair Ward Williams Associates
    Gary Cutts Regional Member of Council Turner and Townsend
    Alina Dragancea G&S Chair and G&S Net Arup
    Alex Crump Junior Honorary Secretary & Exeter City Club Chair Devon County Council
    Ian Cutler Junior Vice Chair GB Card & Partners
    Richard Sambrook Junior Vice Chair & Bristol City Club Chair AECOM
    Fiona Harris Junior Vice Chair Devon County Council
    Teresa Frost Fellows Representative Cormac Solutions Ltd
    Lewis Saundry Incorporated Member Rep Ward William Associates
    Emma Jones Technician Member Representative Barratt Homes
    Martin Borthwick Higher Educational Representative Plymouth University
    Katherine Bright Consultant Rep WSP
    Simon Dunn Contractor Representative Alun Griffiths
    Rosheena Jugdhurry Diversity Representative Arup
    David Greenfield PHEW Rep  
    Liz Bennett H&S Representative Habilis  
    Harry Giblin Bath City Club Chair Jubb
    Marian Roberts C&G City Club Chair Retired
    Stuart Allen Dorchester City Club Chair Dorset County Council
    Eleanor Kentish Hinkley City Club Chair Kier BAM
    Ian Woolgar Poole Club Chair Independent
    Claudia Philps Swindon City Club Chair Network Rail
    David Peake Taunton City Club Chair Somerset County Council
    Jasmine Tombs Truro City Club Chair WSP
    Gagandip Sehmbi Vice Chair & AMICE Representative Aecom
    Michelle Cockburn Membership Manager (South West and Wales) ICE
    Miranda Housden Regional Director ICE
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  • Graduate and Students

    The ICE South West Graduates and Students Committee organises various activities throughout the year, including networking events and the graduates and students conference. There are graduate and student groups in Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth, Swindon and Truro.

    Name Position Employer
    Gagandip Sehmbi G&S Net Rep and South West Chair, Bristol & Bath Chair Aecom
    Ana Vega-Kurson Bristol & Bath G&S Vice Chair  
    Stuart Allen Dorset G&S Chair Dorset County Council
    Dale Jenner Exeter G&S Co-Chair  
    Stuart Martin Plymouth G&S Chair Aecom
    Emma Basketter Swindon G&S Co-Chair CH2M
    Luke Simpson Truro G&S Co-Chair WSP
    Sam Bartle Truro G&S Co-Chair WSP
     

    Interested in getting involved?

    There are also a number of Written Exercise Groups within the region for graduate and student members who need help and advice with this part of their Professional Review. To get involved or to set up a group, please contact [email protected]

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City Clubs

The South West has 12 dedicated city clubs across the region, which organise a programme of events on civil engineering topics. Each club is run by a committee of volunteers with a range of interests and from a variety of education and employment backgrounds.

This makes clubs suitable for all members - from technicians to fellows - and, when it comes to events, there's something for everyone. Some lectures may also be of interest to school students and members of the public. details of these are available on our website.

Bath City Club

The Bath City Club is usually on the third Tuesday of each month (excluding August and December). Meetings are chaired by Harry Giblin, supported by the committee volunteers, and events include a range of lectures and site visits. For more information, please see the events pages.

Bristol City Club

The Bristol City Club normally gets together on the first Tuesday of each month (excluding August). Meetings are chaired by Richard Sambrook with the support of committee volunteers, and the club organises a variety of lectures and site visits. For further information, please see our events pages.

Channel Islands Group of Professional Engineers

The Channel Islands Group of Professional Engineers (CIGPE) is the representative body for the professional engineering institutions in the Channel Islands. The group represents a wide range of engineering institutions although the principal sponsors are the IET, ICE and IMechE.

CIGPE organises a number of engineering events each year including a series of technical lectures. These events are free to attend and contribute to Continued Professional Development. While aimed at engineers, our events are open to all members of the public.

For more information, please contact Allan Le Feuvre at: [email protected].

Cheltenham and Gloucester City Club

The Cheltenham and Gloucester City Club usually meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month (excluding August and December). Meetings are chaired by Marian Roberts, supported by the committee volunteers, and include lectures and site visits. For further information, please see our events pages.

Dorchester City Club

 

Dorchester City Club meetings typically take place in the third week of each month (excluding August, September, and December) and are currently chaired by Stuart Allen. Volunteers are always welcome to help organise regular meetings and if you can help, please email [email protected].  For further information, please see our events pages.

Exeter City Club

The Exeter City Club, chaired by Alex Crump with support from committee volunteers, is usually held on the third Thursday of each month (excluding August). The group organises a variety of lectures and site visits. For further information, please see our events pages.

Plymouth City Club

The Plymouth City Club normally gets together on the second Tuesday of each month (excluding August). Meetings are chaired by Katy Toms, supported by the committee volunteers, and the Club's programme of events includes lectures and site visits. For more information, please see our events pages.

Poole City Club

Poole City Club meetings usually take place on the third Thursday of each month (excluding August and December) and are currently chaired by Ian Woolgar, supported by the committee volunteers. The club arranges a variety of lectures and site visits. For further information, please see our events pages.

Swindon City Club

The Swindon City Club holds meetings on the first Wednesday of each month (excluding August and December), which are chaired by Claudia Philps, supported by the committee volunteers. They organise a wide range of lectures and site visits. For further information, please see our events pages.

Taunton City Club

The Taunton City Club usually gets together on the first Tuesday of each month (excluding the summer months). Meetings are chaired by David Peake, with support from committee volunteers, and the club arranges a variety of lectures and site visits. To find out more, please see our events pages.

Truro City Club

Truro City Club meetings normally take place on the third Wednesday of each month (excluding August and December). Meetings are chaired by Jasmine Tombs, supported by the committee volunteers, and club events include site visits and lectures. To find out more, please see our events pages.

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