
David Porter
Institution of Civil Engineers
senior vice president
David Porter
David Porter is the director of engineering at the Department for Infrastructure (DfI), which makes him the chief highways engineer for Northern Ireland.
He is also the head of the civil engineering profession within the Northern Ireland civil service. He’s responsible for the development of the department’s professional and technical staff, engineering policies and standards, and health and safety.
Previously, David was the chief executive of the Rivers Agency, the flood defence and drainage authority for Northern Ireland.
David is a past chair of the Northern Ireland region of the ICE. He’s been on the ICE Council three times: two terms as the Northern Ireland representative, and one as a general member.