THE Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has announced it has awarded its first Chartered Infrastructure Engineer (CIE) title to Chris Landsburgh, a decarbonisation director at AECOM, based in Glasgow.
Chris has been involved in the infrastructure sector for over a decade. He provides advice on net zero plans, whole life carbon accounting, and sustainability strategies for governments and businesses.
The CIE title is the first new title to be awarded since 1923 when the first chartered engineer titles were awarded. It was created to assure the public that the engineers who are delivering the infrastructure are ‘current, credible, and competent’.
Chris said, “The ICE has been a professional home for several years, and becoming the first Chartered Infrastructure Engineer is an honour. This new title fosters a culture of inclusivity and collaboration and reflects the industry’s commitment to evolve. Drawing on the collective knowledge of many disciplines will set the industry and society up well to navigate the challenges we’re facing such as climate change and the need to decarbonise infrastructure.”
ICE president Keith Howells added, “I’m delighted to conclude my tenure as ICE president with the announcement that Chris Landsburgh has become the institution’s first Chartered Infrastructure Engineer. Awarding this new protected title follows years of discussion about modernising and broadening the ICE to become a professional home for all those working in infrastructure.
“The Engineering Council, HM Privy Council and others all required assurance that this new title was needed and that the highest standards of professional review would be met. All believed that introducing the title aligned with the ICE’s mission to ensure that the world has the infrastructure it needs to thrive. I look forward to welcoming many more like Chris in the future.”
ICE Scotland director Ben Westland commented, “Congratulations to Chris for this much deserved title. It is testament to the work he has done in the infrastructure sector particular on decarbonisation. It is fitting that ICE’s first new qualification in over 100 years gone to a Scotsman; Chris is continuing the great Scottish engineering heritage not least in the footsteps of Thomas Telford, ICE’s first president in 1820.”
