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Lecture

BGA ECG preparing for the Chartered Professional Review 2023

Event organised by The British Geotechnical Association

Date
21 February 2023
Time

This event has now ended

Overview

If you are considering sitting your Professional Review in the near future, this event will be a unique opportunity to get insight from two experienced geotechnical engineers who are currently ICE Reviewers. Between them, the two ICE Reviewers will discuss how to demonstrate the attributes and present some useful guidance and advice on how to avoid potential pitfalls at the Professional Review.

The presentations will be followed by a short mock interview including a presentation and an interview with recent successful chartered geotechnical engineers. The event will close with a Q&A session.

Programme

18:00 - 18:30

Introduction and presentation by ICE Reviewers

18:30 - 18:50

Interview #1 and questions

18:50 - 19:00

Interview #2 and questions

19:00 - 19:15

General Q&A from the audience

Speakers

Yvonne Ainsworth

Yvonne Ainsworth

Taylor Woodrow

business unit director

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Yvonne Ainsworth

Yvonne Ainsworth is a highly experienced strategic leader, with a proven track record in driving innovation and operational excellence within the geotechnical industry and wider construction sector. A recognised expert within the geotechnical industry, Yvonne has over 20 years’ experience. Her career has seamlessly transitioned between consulting and contracting roles, affording her a unique perspective and deep understanding of the industry’s challenges and opportunities.  

Currently serving as the Business Unit Director for Civils South at Taylor Woodrow, Yvonne oversees a team of 100 employees, and is responsible for delivering civil engineering projects, valued at over £40 million, across the South of England. 

Yvonne has always been passionate about driving the continuous improvement of the geotechnical industry, meticulously planning and executing projects, with a keen eye for detail and unwavering passion. Yvonne’s strengths lie in solving complex challenges, developing effective and practical solutions, and building strong relationships, both internally and externally, encompassing employees, clients, partners and stakeholders.

Sam Wong

Sam Wong

Carey Civil Engineering

retired civil and structural engineering consultant

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Sam Wong

Dr Sam Wong is currently a retired Civil and Structural Engineering Consultant. He was Director of Engineering for Carey Civil Engineering for 6 years involved in civil engineering work, deep basements, and tall building constructions. Prior to that, he was Technical Director at WSP and Cantor Seinik UK since 1989, involved in the design of numerous tall buildings in the UK and overseas.

For more information please contact:

Shelly-Ann Russell