ATTRIBUTES

1. Understanding and Practical Application of Engineering

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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

• Engage in the creation and/or introduction of new, advancing or improved techniques and technology

• Identify, review and select techniques, procedures and methods to undertake engineering tasks

• Take an active role in the identification and definition of requirements, challenges, risks, and opportunities and undertake appropriate investigation and action

• 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

• Undertake the design, development and implementation of engineering solutions and evaluate their effectiveness in the context of the whole project life cycle

• Exercise sound independent engineering judgement

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2. Management and Leadership

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• 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

• Lead or influence teams / technical specialisms, understanding the limits of their skills and knowledge

• Assist others to meet changing technical and managerial needs

• Develop others to meet changing technical and managerial needs

• Manage quality processes and contribute to quality improvements

• Demonstrate continuous quality improvement and promote best practice

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3. Commercial Ability

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• Manage, prepare and control costs/budgets of engineering tasks or projects

• Manage, prepare and control costs/budgets of a significant engineering task or project

• Use sound knowledge of statutory and commercial frameworks within their own area of responsibility and have an appreciation of other commercial arrangements

• Demonstrate sound judgement on statutory, contractual and commercial issues in relation to own area of responsibility

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4. Health, Safety and Welfare

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• 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

• Demonstrate leadership by promoting good practice and improvements in health, safety and welfare

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5. Sustainable Development

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• 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)

• 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

 

6. Interpersonal Skills and Communication

 

• Communicate well with others at all levels including effective use of English, orally and in writing

• Discuss ideas and plans competently and with confidence

• Communicate new concepts and ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Demonstrate effective personal and social skills

• Demonstrate awareness of diversity and inclusion

• Proactively manage diversity and inclusion

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7. Professional Commitment​

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• 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

• Exercise sound holistic independent judgement and accept responsibility

• Engage with ICE activities

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