ICE London works to promote and celebrate the outstanding work of members. It organises awards to recognise exceptional projects, teamwork and individual excellence.
Entry into this years awards has closed.
Winners will be announced at the ICE London Awards Dinner taking place at the Institution of Civil Engineers, One Great George Street, on Wednesday 30 September 2026.
The ICE London Awards 2026 are judged by an independent panel of senior professionals from across the region.
Every entry is reviewed in detail against the awards criteria before winners are decided.
Our judging panel role is to recognise outstanding work that represents the best of civil engineering in the region and sets a standard for others to follow.
Transport for London
Civil Engineering Apprentice
"I am honoured to be part of the judging panel for the ICE London Awards' Mentor of the Year category. This provides an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the outstanding individuals who have dedicated their time, expertise, and commitment to mentoring and developing others."
Network Rail
Network Technical Head for Structures
Part of the judging panel, ICE London Awards 2026.
RSK Group
Associate Geotechnical Director
“I am passionate about civil engineering. Being involved in this ICE Awards, I would like to find outstanding projects transforming London’s skyline and communities.”
Arcadis
Director - Investment Advisory
“It’s a privilege to serve as a judge for the ICE London Awards. The awards play an important role in recognising the civil engineers whose work underpins London’s resilience and supports its diverse communities. I’m excited to celebrate the talented people whose contributions are making a real, positive difference across the city.”
Bryden Wood
Associate Director
“Being a judge for the ICE London Awards 2026, is a fantastic chance to identify the projects that have really had an impact. Whether it’s a city wide project, or a micro prject, all these boundary-pushing projects shine a light on a construction industry which is pushing for positive change.”
AECOM
Associate, Programme Management
“I’m thrilled to be a judge for the ICE London Awards, celebrating the ingenuity of civil engineers shaping our city. It’ll be inspiring to hear about projects that push technical boundaries while showcasing the remarkable talent and collaborative spirit across our region.”
Southern Integrated Delivery Director
Southern Renewals Enterprise
- “I am excited to be judging the awards again this year and to have the opportunity to see civil engineering excellence in action across the London Region.”
Sizewell C
Senior Project Manager – Bulk Earthworks
“I’m very much looking forward to judging and reviewing the outstanding work being delivered across the industry. It’s a real privilege to be involved in recognising projects that demonstrate excellence in engineering, collaboration and positive impact.”
Haskoning
Maritime Civil Engineer
“Excited to be joining the judging panel for this year's ICE London Awards, celebrating the trailblazing people and projects shaping our industry, and delivering real impact in our communities. Looking forward to seeing entries that continue to raise the bar. Best of luck to all participants.”
Mace Consult
Nuclear Sector Lead
“It was an absolute honour to be invited to judge the ICE Awards; it was a very simple decision. I have always been fascinated to see what others are doing across the industry and how we can learn from one another. To that end, the mentoring category is critical, as the best way we can expand and develop our industries is by directly supporting each other through mentorship.”
Expedition Engineering
Principal Consultant
“I am pleased to be joining the ICE London Awards judging panel for Asset Resilience. This area is critical to sustainable development in the face of climate change, and I look forward to seeing the latest projects in the field.”
DNV
Geotechnical Engineer (Offshore)
Part of the judging panel, ICE London Awards 2026.
Senior Civil Engineer
TYPSA Group
“I am excited to be judging the awards again this year and to have the opportunity to see civil engineering excellence in action across the London Region.”
Buro Happold
Water Engineer
“Excited to join the ICE London Awards judging panel! I am especially looking forward to exploring the projects and spotlighting the teams and individuals who are pushing boundaries, embracing sustainability, and shaping the future of the built environment!”
Costain
Delivery Capability Director - Energy
“I am honoured to serve as a judge for the 2026 ICE London Awards. It is a privilege to recognise the outstanding projects, teams, and individuals whose work continues to shape London as a world leading city in which to live, work and thrive. I look forward to seeing the innovation, dedication and engineering excellence that define our profession at its very best.”
Mott MacDonald
Senior Civil Engineer / DJV SL2b Package Manager, EUNA ECP Co-Lead
“The ICE London Awards offers us a unique chance to celebrate our achievements and reflect on our journey as a civil engineering community in London. I am excited to see the innovative engineering solutions being adopted and to spotlight the incredible teams and individuals who bring these projects to life."
Arup
Senior structural Engineer, AI Strategy Programme Manager
“I’m pleased to contribute as a judge for the Institution of Civil Engineers awards as I am keen to support the recognition of technically rigorous and innovative engineering, and to engage with projects that push the boundaries of design while delivering real impact.”
Bringing together engineering excellence, technical expertise, diverse perspectives and innovative solutions across broad range of disciplines.
We are an engineering design consultancy specialising bridges, geotechnical, temporary works, land surveying and land quality services.
Design engineering that anticipates challenges and reveals possibilities; balancing the needs of industry, society and environment equally.
Specialists in providing technical solutions for a range of construction requirements.
Kilnbridge is the UK's leading structure specialist.
TYPSA is an independent consulting and engineering services group, and a leader in infrastructure, energy, environmental and city solutions.
Afua Essel
As an ICE Ambassador, Afua Essel stands at the forefront of inspiring the next generation of engineers.
The judges praised her enthusiasm, her commitment to outreach, and the genuine impact she’s had on young people across the region.
“Afua Essel is a truly deserving winner of the ICE London STEM Ambassador of the Year 2026.
What sets Afua apart is not just the breadth of what she does, but the depth of thought behind how she does it.
She has independently designed and delivered a remarkable range of programmes spanning primary schools, secondary schools, public libraries, and her local community, demonstrating a sustained and genuine commitment to making engineering accessible to everyone, not just those who already feel it is for them.”
This recognition highlights not only her dedication, but her commitment to shape the future engineering.
Afua will now represent the London region in the UK competition final.
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Our awards are split into two main categories, projects and people. See all our winners below.
Cox’s Walk Footbridge Refurbishment
Cox’s Walk Footbridge is located in a densely wooded area in Sydenham Hill Wood, in the London Borough of Southwark.
The footbridge was originally constructed in 1865 to allow users to cross over the now disused Crystal Palace High Level Railway to Nunhead.
The superstructure consists of precast concrete slab panels supported by 3 longitudinal steel beams braced by transverse steel beams.
The deck is approximately 26.8m long and 3.0m wide. Prior to the refurbishment works, the footbridge was a 3- span structure supported by 2 masonry abutments and 2 masonry piers.
Silvertown Tunnel - Riverlinx
The Silvertown Tunnel project in London, managed by TfL, Riverlinx CJV & SPV, involves constructing a twin-bore road tunnel connecting the Greenwich Peninsula and Silvertown.
It aims to address the need for an east-west connection across the River Thames, thereby improving traffic flow and reducing congestion.
This vital infrastructure project is designed to alleviate pressure on the existing Blackwall Tunnel and provide a more sustainable transport solution for the area.
The Thames Tideway Tunnel
The Tideway project is the UK’s single greatest intervention to tackle sewage pollution.
The Thames Tideway Tunnel, London’s ‘super sewer’, will dramatically improve water quality in the tidal Thames and provide critical infrastructure for the capital’s future resilience.
The infrastructure has now been constructed and is being commissioned.
By June 2025 it had intercepted more than 7.1m tonnes of sewage.
Construction of the 25km-long, 7.2m diameter tunnel, with worksites in 14 London boroughs, started in 2016. More than 25,000 people have worked on the project since construction began in 2016.
The Sutton Estate regeneration
The refurbishment of four historic residential blocks within Chelsea’s Sutton Estate is an outstanding example of retrofit, urban regeneration and estate renewal at one of the country’s oldest purpose-built social housing developments, delivered by a collaboration of Civic Engineers, HTA and Durkan for Clarion Housing Group.
The project has delivered modern, sustainable social housing while respecting conservation area context and improving estate-wide drainage, green space and accessibility.
Silvertown Tunnel - Riverlinx
The Silvertown Tunnel project in London, managed by TfL, Riverlinx CJV & SPV, involves constructing a twin-bore road tunnel connecting the Greenwich Peninsula and Silvertown.
It aims to address the need for an east-west connection across the River Thames, thereby improving traffic flow and reducing congestion.
This vital infrastructure project is designed to alleviate pressure on the existing Blackwall Tunnel and provide a more sustainable transport solution for the area.
Joshua Mason
As a passionate civil engineer and STEM Ambassador, Joshua has demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and commitment to inspiring the next generation of engineers.
His work spans professional achievements, voluntary activities, and initiatives that create inclusive and innovative environments.
He actively promotes civil engineering through outreach events such as the Engineering Your Future conference, where he spoke on behalf of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) to inspire 100 Year 12/13 students.
As the STEM Lead for ICE Early Careers Network London in 2024, he collaborated with institutions such as the IMechE and IET to deliver STEM activities across the region and encouraged students and graduates to join as STEM Ambassadors.
His contributions were recognised in 2024 when he was nominated for the Morgan Sindall Group Rising Star Award within BakerHicks.
John Ubaldo
John Ubaldo is an exceptional mentor whose tireless commitment to developing the next generation of civil engineers has had a profound and lasting impact on the industry.
Over the past 8 years, John has been instrumental in shaping the professional development of hundreds of aspiring engineers through his work with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and Transport for London (TfL).
Particularly in the formation and delivery of the TfL Level 3 Civil Engineering Apprenticeship scheme from 2018 - 2020 and the TfL Level 6 Civil Engineering Apprenticeship Scheme from 2018 – present, with the later scheme currently supporting 20 apprentices to become Incorporated Engineers with the ICE.
This award celebrates exceptional volunteers for their commitment to inspiring the next generation of civil engineers.
Meet our London Ambassador of the Year 2025: Eleni Price!
It all started with a simple activity at her kids' nursery.
Now? She's reached over 1,250 students with her brilliant hands-on approach to engineering.
From nursery visits to secondary school placements, Eleni is breaking down barriers and showing students from all backgrounds that engineering is within their reach. Congratulations, Eleni!
Eleni Price, London STEM Ambassador of the Year 2025
