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Webinar

Technician timeout: the role of a structural technician

Event organised by ICE

Date
16 September 2026
Time
12:30 - 13:30 BST (GMT+1)
Location
Online
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Overview

The number of people being recognised as professional, capable civil engineering technicians and members of the Institution of Civil Engineers has increased dramatically over the last 5 years.

The Institution of Civil Engineers is an independent professional association and a charitable body. It aims to support the civil engineering profession, in part, by liaising directly with industry.

The local Kent & East Sussex branch of the ICE would like to continue to meet with the growing body of technician members and give more opportunities for Technicians to come together.

By establishing this link with local Technicians, we can continue to gather together online to discuss ways in which we can help ourselves, each other and the ICE to provide ongoing learning and experience in the wide world of civil engineering.

During these events, at each of the meetings, we would like to spend a short time discussing a theme to get the conversation going.

These events are for the benefit of Technician Members (EngTech MICE/FICE) and technicians interested in becoming members from anywhere in the country.

This session will be presented by Warren Lewis, who will provide an insight into his role as a Civil/Structural Bridge Technician, sharing his experience and the varied challenges and opportunities within the profession.

Speaker

Warren Lewis

Warren Lewis

Buro Happold

senior bridge technician

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Warren Lewis

Warren is a senior bridge technician with nearly two decades of experience delivering civil, structural and marine engineering projects across the UK and internationally. He specialises in complex bridge works, major infrastructure schemes and marine structures, combining technical precision with practical site expertise.

Professionally registered with the Institute of Civil Engineers and the Engineering Council, Warren has demonstrated sustained competence, commitment and ongoing professional development. He brings five years of hands on site supervision experience, overseeing the construction, fabrication and strengthening of steel and concrete bridge structures while ensuring quality, safety and compliance throughout each phase. Warren is also a strong advocate for elevating technician status within the engineering profession, pushing for the institution to better recognise and support the full spectrum of technician expertise and career levels.

Warren is highly proficient in industry standard BIM and modelling platforms, including Rhino 3D, AutoCAD, Revit and Tekla Structures. He uses these tools to support detailed structural modelling, coordinated design development, clash detection, fabrication planning and the production of accurate technical documentation.

Committed to engineering excellence, Warren continues to expand his expertise and contribute to the safe, efficient and successful delivery of challenging infrastructure projects