As the leading international professional body for geospatial engineering and commercial management in infrastructure, the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) sets the standard for excellence. Start your membership journey to become professionally recognised.
Our annual dinner is a much-anticipated staple in the CICES calendar. This year, the event featured a charity raffle and auction, which raised an impressive £3,765 for the Teenage Cancer Trust, amongst other celebrations.
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Presidential theme 2025-26: Shaping the Future of Construction
The Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES)is the leading international professional body for specialists in geospatial engineering and commercial management in infrastructure. CICES membership demonstrates that individuals are competent in their field and committed to continuing professional development.
Within the two fields of geospatial engineering and commercial management, members can specialise in land and engineering surveying; hydrographic surveying; photogrammetry and remote sensing; GIS; utilities and subsurface mapping; quantity surveying; estimating; planning; cost engineering; procurement engineering; project management and construction law.
CICES has expert panels to liaise and collaborate with industry, academia, government and other professional bodies.
It has members worldwide, with active regions including in the UK, Ireland, Hong Kong, UAE, Americas, Australia and Macau.
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Sustainability: CICES staff help with woodland conservation activities
Fri, 31 Oct 2025
On 29 October, members of the CICES team took part in a sustainability day at a local woodland in Urmston, Manchester, organised by the environmental charity City of Trees.
Former teacher appointed as education outreach manager to strengthen industry ties
Fri, 03 Oct 2025
CICES has appointed qualified teacher Rachel Hames to the role of education outreach manager; a newly created role designed to expand the institution’s engagement with the education sector.
Thousands raised for charity at CICES 2025 annual dinner
Fri, 17 Oct 2025
A total of £3,765 was raised for charity during the CICES annual dinner, which was held at Cutlers’ Hall on 26 September.
CICES appoints leading quantity surveyor as its youngest ever president
Wed, 03 Sept 2025
Meet your CICES president for 2025-26, Turner & Townsend associate director, Alexandra Pearsall. Appointed as CICES' youngest-ever president on 3 September 2025, will lead with the theme 'Shaping the Future of Construction', focusing on skills, digital innovation, and industry culture.
“Shaping the future of construction”
The president of Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) for 2025-2026 is Alexandra (Alex) Pearsall.
Currently an associate director at global professional services company, Turner & Townsend, Alex's presidential theme is 'Shaping the Future of Construction', which will be focused on three specific elements; skills gap, digital and the industry’s culture, all of which she explains more about in this video.
Hear from some of our members
CICES membership offers more than access, it's a community that accelerates your professional growth.
Gain recognised designatory letters that validate your expertise, enhance your career prospects with a globally respected credential, and join thousands of professionals networking at UK and international industry events.
Don't just take our word for it. Read what some of our members have to say below.
Josh Berry, CICES student member
Student Membership at CICES has been extremely beneficial to somebody that is looking to work in construction. Because of the membership I was able to win the Robin Jones award, meet some of the biggest employers in the country and get support for launching the built environment society at Sheffield Hallam University. I would recommend becoming a CICES student member to those aspiring to work in construction due to the opportunities it has given me.
Scott Haigh, Head of Commercial, Kier Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks
At Kier, we’re proud to support ongoing professional development. The recent CICES membership surgeries offered insightful, tailored guidance to help individuals progress toward professional recognition. Sessions like these play a key role in strengthening our industry, and we’re excited to see more colleagues achieve membership in the months ahead.
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Membership
Please use this page to decide which grade of membership, specialism and route to membership you wish to take and are eligible for.
Development Schemes
An Approved Development Scheme (ADS) is an agreement between a company and CICES that defines the training and development.
Courses
Accreditation of courses by CICES is a mark of assurance that the programmes meet standards set by industry.
Engineering Council Registration
Becoming a Chartered or Incorporated Engineer will ensure you gain recognition as a professional in your discipline.
Regions
CICES has regions across the globe making it easier for members to network.
NEC Register
A register of individuals who have successfully completed the BK SURCO Certified NEC Professional training course, which is approved by CICES.
