Birmingham engineer Gary Phillips has been awarded Technician Membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).

ICE Technician Membership can be awarded to a wide range of engineers practising in the broad area of civil engineering. Gary, who recently qualified as a Technician Member, is now entitled to add the letters TMICE to his/her name.

ICE’s professionally qualified grades of membership are internationally recognised and highly valued. Attainment of these is widely viewed as a significant achievement and a benchmark of an engineer or technician’s competence and professional standing.

Gary was presented his membership certificate by ICE President, Richard Coackley at an admission ceremony held at the ICE headquarters in Westminster, London.

Steve Feely, ICE West Midlands Regional Director, commented: “Civil engineering is an important engineering discipline sitting right at the heart of society. It is all about creating, improving and protecting the infrastructure that we all depend on in our day-to-day lives – from bridges, roads and railways right through to energy networks and water and waste infrastructure.

“The magnificent 2012 Olympics venues and surrounding infrastructure are also the work of our civil engineers.

He continued: “Technician members in particular apply proven techniques to solve practical problems. They carry supervisory or technical responsibility and can exercise creative aptitudes and skills within defined fields of technology.

“Achieving Technician Membership is a significant personal and career achievement and those who have qualified gain greater recognition for their skills in delivering technical civil engineering solutions. We welcome Gary into the ICE.”

Gary, who works for Atkins, said he was thrilled to become a Technician Member.

“From an early age I had an interest in buildings and structures so I was keen to take up a career where I could pursue this interest and get involved in the design of some challenging structures.”

He added: “Working on the Birmingham New Street re-development has been a fantastic opportunity to develop my skills. It’s also great to be part of something that will improve the City and enhance the overall experience of rail passengers.”

The opportunity to join ICE is available to civil engineers, technicians and technical/scientific specialists at every stage of their professional career, from students and apprentices to senior board directors.

There was also success for other Birmingham Engineers, with Alexious Mavhunga, Mark Downes both awarded Chartered Civil Engineer Membership and Samuel Tolley and George Redman qualifying as Technician Members.

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