ICE Attribute Guide
Welcome to EngineEdge’s ICE Attribute Guide!
This comprehensive resource is designed to be your ultimate reference for understanding the key attributes of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). Whether you’re a seasoned professional, a student, or an enthusiast, our guide offers detailed insights into the fundamental characteristics that define ICE’s contributions to civil engineering, infrastructure development, and innovation.
Dive in to explore the intricacies of engineering principles, project management, and cutting-edge technologies that drive the future of civil engineering. Let’s embark on this journey to master the essentials of ICE attributes together!
INTRODUCTION
This comprehensive resource is designed to be your ultimate reference for understanding the key attributes of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). Whether you’re a seasoned professional, a student, or an enthusiast, our guide offers detailed insights into ICE’s contributions to civil engineering, infrastructure development, and innovation. We cover topics from sustainable design and construction to the latest advancements in engineering technology, project management, ethical practices, and professional development. Dive in to explore these essential attributes and more, ensuring you stay informed and ahead in the ever-evolving field of civil engineering.
Contents
“At its heart, engineering is about using science to find creative, practical solutions. It is a noble profession.”
Queen Elizabeth II
The Attributes:
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- Maintain and extend knowledge of engineering theory and practice, and how technology assists its application
- Solve engineering problems using a sound theoretical approach, based on evidence, and contribute to continuous improvement
- Identify, review and select techniques, procedures and methods to undertake engineering tasks
- Contribute to the design and development of engineering solutions, implement those solutions, and evaluate their effectiveness in the context of the whole project life cycle
- Exercise sound independent engineering judgement
For CEng…
- Engage in the creation and/or introduction of new, advancing or improved techniques and technology
- Take an active role in the identification and definition of requirements, challenges, risks, and opportunities and undertake appropriate investigation and action
- Undertake the design, development and implementation of engineering solutions and evaluate their effectiveness in the context of the whole project life cycle
- Plan the work and resources needed to enable effective implementation of engineering tasks and projects
- Manage the planning and organisation of tasks and resources.
- Manage (organise, direct and control), programme or schedule, tasks and resources
- Manage teams or technical specialisms
- Assist others to meet changing technical and managerial needs
- Manage quality processes and contribute to quality improvements
For CEng…
- Lead or influence teams / technical specialisms, understanding the limits of their skills and knowledge
- Develop others to meet changing technical and managerial needs
- Demonstrate continuous quality improvement and promote best practice
- Manage, prepare and control costs/budgets of engineering tasks or projects
- Use sound knowledge of statutory and commercial frameworks within their own area of responsibility and have an appreciation of other commercial arrangements
For CEng…
- Manage, prepare and control costs/budgets of a significant engineering task or project
- Demonstrate sound judgement on statutory, contractual and commercial issues in relation to own area of responsibility
- Demonstrate a sound knowledge of legislation, hazards and safe systems of work
- Manage risks
- Manage health, safety and welfare within their own area of responsibility
- Contribute to improvements in health, safety and welfare
For CEng…
- Demonstrate leadership by promoting good practice and improvements in health, safety and welfare
- Understand the principles of sustainable development and apply them in work
- Manage engineering activities that contribute to sustainable development and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs)
For CEng…
Take a professional and responsible role in improvements that support sustainable development and reduce resource demand, set in the context of a whole project life cycle
- Communicate well with others at all levels including effective use of English, orally and in writing
- Discuss ideas and plans competently and with confidence
- Demonstrate effective personal and social skills
- Demonstrate awareness of diversity and inclusion
For CEng…
- Communicate new concepts and ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Proactively manage diversity and inclusion
- Understand and comply with the ICE Code of Conduct
- Understand the ethical issues that may arise in their role and carry out their responsibilities in an ethical manner
- Plan, carry out and record Continuing Professional Development (CPD) necessary to maintain and enhance competence in their own area of practice
- Identify the limits of their personal knowledge and skills
- Engage with ICE activities
For CEng…
- Exercise sound holistic independent judgement and accept responsibility
A Deep Dive Into The Attributes
Now that you’ve explored the key features, it’s time to dig deeper—choose your starting point and lets begin!
