Through accredited programmes, competency-based assessments, and ongoing CPD, it ensures members meet industry standards and advance their careers.

Education & training overview

CICES education and training supports the professional development of civil engineering surveyors through accredited courses, competency frameworks and CPD. It ensures industry-aligned skills in geospatial engineering and commercial management.

You can read our Education Outreach Strategy by clicking here.

• Accredited courses
  CICES accredits university and college programmes, ensuring they meet industry standards. Students on these courses get student membership and a direct path to professional membership.
• Competency frameworks
  Members develop through clearly defined competencies in areas like surveying, commercial management and project control. These guide progression through membership grades.
• Professional membership & registration
  Members can progress from Student to Fellow. CICES is licensed to award Chartered Engineer (CEng) and Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status via the Engineering Council.
• Continuing professional development (CPD)
  Ongoing training is required to maintain competence. CICES supports this with templates, guidance and partnerships with training providers.
• Training resources & facilities
  We offers workshops, conferences and a dedicated training suite in Manchester. Also partners with providers like Built Intelligence for online learning.

Key benefits

• Industry-recognised qualifications
• Career development through structured pathways
• Access to professional networks, journals, events
• Global credibility in civil engineering surveying