ICE seeks new Professional Conduct Panel members

The ICE has opened applications for new members of its Professional Conduct Panel (PCP) which seeks to maintain high professional standards.

The PCP is one of several member-led panels and committees at the ICE. Its role is to investigate and assess any formal allegations of professional misconduct made against a member.

The PCP formally meets quarterly, but also reviews claims between meetings through sub-committees known as quorums.

Panel members are expected to be involved in around 15 cases during the year so that the full panel can have an informed discussion at the quarterly meetings.

In doing this work, panellists play a vital role in ensuring that the ICE’s rules of professional conduct, and its standards, are upheld.

Panel members are expected to bring a broad wealth of knowledge of the profession as well as familiarity with the range of everyday challenges members face.

Panel members must also be familiar with the ICE Code of Professional Conduct and have a good understanding of the importance of its application in the real world.

What makes a suitable candidate?

Candidates must have a passion for ensuring that the highest professional standards are upheld to give society the confidence that civil engineers can be trusted to build and safeguard the infrastructure they rely on every day.

The panel requires new members with party wall expertise.

Professional Conduct Panel members must be Fellows of the institution and candidates should possess a keen eye for detail and a broad knowledge of the profession.

The committee welcomes applications from all those who are interested in the role, and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.

Panel members normally serve for three years, but this can be extended.

The panel is seeking three new members to fill current vacancies. The role is unpaid but panel members’ expenses are reimbursed.

The successful candidates will be chosen by the end of July 2025 with a view of attending September’s PCP meeting as observers and then further meetings as full panel members.