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ICE President’s 2019
Future Leaders Scheme
ice.org.uk/futureleaders
ICE President’s Future Leaders Scheme
“ In my presidential year, I
intend to build on the success
of our bicentenary activities.
The scheme
This year, the incoming ICE President will
select between six and eight Future Leaders
Inside track
Future Leaders are given an inside track
to the movers and shakers in the industry.
to mentor throughout their year in office. They gain an understanding of industry
We need to continue to speak developments and thinking through
to those outside ICE, educate The scheme provides an intensive attending high profile meetings and
those unfamiliar with the development programme which includes engaging with senior industry figures and
industry, and demonstrate that working on strategic ICE projects, relevant politicians.
civil engineering is an exciting, training, and the opportunity to engage
modern, diverse and inclusive with industry leaders.
Networking opportunities
career. Around the world, civil Future Leaders will be able to join the
engineers identify and address Strategic projects president on regional visits and at other
the major challenges for both The scheme delivers a series of projects networking events, allowing them to get
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society and the environment. across the whole spectrum of ICE to know the president better and also
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Our industry has embraced activities.Future Leaders choose a project see how ICE works for the profession in
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modern technology and begun and work with that team to help shape the different regions across the UK and
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the profession. around the world.
to realise the significant benefits
of digital innovation with much The projects support the development of Future Leaders will automatically become
of what we build being trialled the profession and give Future Leaders part of the presidents’ future leaders’
in a virtual world before we the opportunity to gain new skills and alumni network. It provides ongoing
build it in reality. We need to experiences. They will involve “soft skills”, opportunities to engage with a dynamic
share this story and that we particularly the ability to communicate peer group for the rest of your career.
and influence, which are vital for those
will continue to lead the way in who have ambitions to develop as leaders.
reshaping our industry whilst
embracing the benefits of new The projects and the scheme ask for a
technology and manufacturing significant commitment. Applicants need
processes. I hope that you will to be motivated by the challenges on offer
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join me on this journey. and must have their employer’s backing,
as they are likely to require around 15
days out of the office.
Mr Paul Sheffield
CBE BSc CEng FICE In return, Future Leaders get a unique
ICE President 2019-2020 learning experience from being embedded
in ICE project teams.
The benefits
For Future Leaders
The scheme is a fantastic opportunity for
up and coming engineers and technicians
Recent successes
The scheme can deliver significant
benefits in many different ways, such as
“ I am using the President’s
Future Leaders Scheme to help
develop some of the brightest
to enhance their personal development, initiating change and supporting career
increase their confidence, and boost their progression.
minds of the next generation.
career by learning from industry leaders I’m delighted that my Future
and working on projects that shape the An apprentice worked on an ICE State of Leaders are all demonstrating
profession. It creates lasting opportunities the Nation project on Digital Engineering. the vision and determination
through access to the alumni network. His employer recognised the significance necessary to shape a successful
of this work and invited him to join the future for our profession. They
company’s board-level group which was
For your employer developing their own digital engineering
are benefiting from unparalleled
The scheme provides a unique platform for strategy. access to key decision makers
employers to accelerate the development from across the industry and
of their Future Leaders. It also creates Two Future Leaders worked on Project 13 within Government;
opportunities to raise the profile of those and are now the go-to people within their participating in a wide-range of
employers – highlighting their commitment respective companies for questions and events held by the Institution;
to the profession and increasing their queries about Project 13.
reputation as an employer of choice.
and also working on individual
leadership projects, which
include their recommendations
In return, ICE asks them to support their
President’s Future Leader by allowing “ My year as a President’s Future Leader
was a transformative experience and for further enhancement of our
them the time they need to take part really helped shape me as a person and a profession. The development
and to help take advantage of leadership professional. It gave me the opportunity of outstanding people is very
opportunities and experiences in-house. to meet and be mentored by leaders in
industry. I still feel the positive impacts
important to me. I am proud
of being a President’s Future Leader a of what my Future Leaders are
For the Institution year on and I don’t think that would achieving. If you are a graduate
The scheme allows ICE an insight into the
thinking and ambitions of the upcoming
ever cease to be thie case.
” or technician member with
drive and ambition, I would
”
generation. It sustains the presidents’ Ayo Sokale encourage you to apply.
future leaders’ alumni network, a small President’s Future Leader
but influential group of engineers that 2017-18
provide a unique cross-generation Mr Andrew Wyllie
perspective on the profession. And it CBE FREng CEng FICE
helps ICE showcase the talents of the ICE President 2018-2019
next generation of industry leaders.
Our thanks go to the following companies for their support for the 2018-2019 Future Leaders:
A chance to make your mark Apply now!
The scheme
scheme is
is aa unique
uniqueopportunity
opportunity How often will I see the president?
to boost your career and to make You will see the president throughout the If you want to take part:
a difference to the profession. year, typically every six weeks, in a variety
of different forums: stakeholder meetings, Complete the application form and
regional visits, project feedback sessions, submit it with your CV, a reference from
Am I the right kind of person? individual and group meetings, and your line manager, and your answer to
We are looking for graduate engineers mentoring sessions. the question.
and technicians with exceptional
leadership potential. So, if you are Interviews for the shortlisted candidates
ambitious, enthusiastic, and have the How long does it last? will take place during the first week
confidence to challenge the status quo – The scheme lasts for a minimum of one of September
please apply! year. You have the option of continuing
work on ICE development projects for a You will be invited to participate in the
further four years or until you have gained President’s Inaugural Address on 12
How much time is involved? professional qualification with ICE, if November 2019. Your first President’s
Roughly 15 days out of the office over the sooner. Future Leaders meeting will take place
year to attend meetings and networking on 11 November.
events. You may need to do some
additional work in your own time. You What happens afterwards? To apply please download the
need your employer’s support, but they You will be part of the alumni network application form
should recognise that ICE will be helping from the moment you become a
to accelerate your development. President’s Future Leader and for the
remainder of your time as a member of ICE.
What training will I get?
We will discuss training options with you How many places are available?
that will help you achieve your aims. There will be between six and eight places
for the coming year.
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