About Us
Introduction
Chartered Institution of CIVIL ENGINEERING SURVEYORS (CICES) is an international qualifying body dedicated to the regulation, education and training of surveyors working within civil engineering.
Its members have developed special skills ranging from an understanding of, and expertise in, the complexities of dimensional control to the specialist contractual knowledge necessary for the successful commercial management of civil engineering projects.
CICES members are required, at all times, to work to the highest professional standards and to develop and maintain their skills and knowledge through continuing professional development. By using those skills and expertise, CICES members help reduce the risk of costly wastes of time and resources resulting from errors in setting out or poor cost control, and ensure that the project is completed successfully on time and within budget.
Mission - What matters most to us!
The object for which the institution is established is to advance the science and art of civil engineering surveying in all aspects of the specialisations of geospatial engineering and commercial management within civil engineering for the benefit of the public, by upholding and advancing the standards of education, competence, practice and conduct of its members.
Vision – Where are we going?
CICES is recognised as the foremost UK-based professional institution for specialists employed in geospatial engineering and commercial management in the civil engineering industry. CICES strives in all that it does to maintain and improve that position.
Values - How will we act?
Competence and Teamwork
We trust in our own qualifications, capabilities and expertise, and we accept a high degree of responsibility for our work. We build this trust every day by encouraging a culture of innovative ideas, solutions and continuing improvement. We treat everybody fairly and with equal opportunities.
Openness and Trust
We have an open and positive attitude towards change that stays true to our values. Our flexibility, readiness to change, motivation and open and comprehensive communication helps us lead with confidence.
Reliability, Honesty and Integrity
Through honesty, courtesy and reliability we build strong relationships with those with whom we work and represent. We adopt the highest integrity and ethical standards.
Governance
The institution operates with a complement of staff and dedicated volunteers. Members are encouraged to take part in the future development of the institution. This is done through a series of core committees and panels that meet throughout the year.
The chief executive and the annually elected president head the task of steering the institution’s core committees to develop and implement institution policy. They also work alongside the directors of SURCO, the information business of CICES, to oversee its commercial activities.
