A.

Use your engineering knowledge and understanding to make the most of existing and
emerging technology
A1 Broaden and deepen your engineer knowledge (B)
For Example
Identify limits of own personal knowledge and skills. Acquisition of engineering
knowledge in chosen field of operations. Knowledge of engineering principles. Codes,
standards and specifications. Technological developments in the construction industry.

B. Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to the analysis and solution of
engineering problems
B1 Identify engineering* problems and define possible solutions (B)
For Example
Client/user needs. Feasibility. Constraints and opportunities. Links to codes, standards,
specifications and contract conditions. Application of engineering principles. Specific
solutions. Departures from established practice, where appropriate.

B2 Conduct appropriate research and analysis relating to engineering* problems (B)
For Example
Apply and know the limitations of established best practice as defined by codes,
standards and specifications. Links to contract conditions. Feasibility assessments,
surveys and costing. Risk analysis. Presentation of solutions and secure acceptance.
Consider Health, Safety and Welfare, quality, cost, time, buildability, sustainability.
Value engineering. Whole life costing.

B3 Implement solutions to problems and evaluate their effectiveness (B)
For Example
Health, Safety and Welfare, quality, cost, time, buildability, risk assessment. Link to
codes, standards, specifications and contract conditions. Monitoring outputs and results.








C. Provide technical and commercial management
C1 Plan for effective project implementation (B)
For Example
Planning and resourcing. Programming. Method statements. Contractual obligations.
Tenders. Fees. Information and administration systems. Instructions. Records. Project
risk and opportunities. A project can be whatever you are responsible for eg a design,
some research work, a feasibility study, a site-based project, etc.

C2 Control budgets, tasks, people and resources (B)
For Example
Management systems. Team working. Competences. Co-ordination of project activities:
programme, quality, cost, labour or staff, other contractors, suppliers, supply chains,
plant/equipment, materials. Monitoring. Payment processes. Project funding and
financing. Influence work teams.

C3 Develop people to meet changing technical and managerial needs (E)
For Example
Objectives and work plans. Lead by example. Support other individuals training and
development.

C4 Bring about continuous improvement through quality management (B)
For Example
Quality plans and systems. Maintain quality standards. Quality records. Recommend
improvements. Contribute to the improvement of quality systems.

C5 Manage contractual issues (B)
For Example
Forms of contract. Responsibility of parties to a contract. Procurement methods. Forms
of payment. Contractual records. Insurances. Instructions and variations.






D. Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills
D1 Communicate with others at all levels (B)
For Example
Reports. Letters. Drawings. Presentations. Exchange of information. Advice to technical
and non-technical colleagues. Contribute to meetings. Consider the views of others.
Consultation. Knowledge and use of IT. Present your case and defend it. Conduct
discussions.

D2 Demonstrate personal and social skills (B)
For Example
Awareness of the needs and concerns of others. Develop good working relationships to
achieve collective goals. Equal opportunities and diversity. Set an example for others to
follow. Identify, and agree collective goals.


























E. Demonstrate a personal commitment to professional standards, recognizing obligations to
society, the profession and the environment effective interpersonal skills
E1 Comply with relevant codes of conduct (E)
For Example
Purpose and history of ICE. Comply with ICE Codes of Conduct. Current developments
and issues affecting the construction industry. Ethical and professional behavior.
Promotion of the construction industry.

E2 Manage and apply safe systems of work (B)
For Example
Identify and take responsibility for own obligations for Health, Safety and Welfare issues.
Implement Health, Safety and Welfare systems. Current Health, Safety and Welfare
codes and legislation. CDM Regulations. Risk assessments. Method statements.
Recommend improvements. Contribute to the development and improvement of
systems. Understand compliance costs. Have detailed knowledge of the hazards
applicable to your field of work. Apply risk management techniques appropriate to your
field of work. Safety briefings, inductions. Prepare and review risk assessments and
method statements. Proactive approach to Health, Safety and Welfare practice and
management.

E3 Contribute to sustainable development through engineering* activities (E)
For Example
Comply with legislation and codes. Environmental impact. Environmental management
(interaction between design, construction and operation). Social and economic issues in
implementing solutions. Project whole life cycles. Knowledge of sustainable
development tools.

E4 Manage your own continuing professional development, and assist others (E)
For Example
Review of your own development needs. Development Action Plans. Record CPD
activities (Personal Development Record). Evaluate CPD outcomes. Company appraisals.
See ICE 3006A.