ABOUT US.

WE CHAMPION INFRASTRUCTURE.

ABOUT US

We’re the association for the UK’s professional consultancies and engineering companies operating in the social and economic infrastructure sectors.

The Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) champions infrastructure to government and other stakeholders, representing the views of around 430 members.

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Our members employ over 60,000 in UK and 250,000 worldwide, contributing more than £15 billion to the UK economy.

They have worked on some of our most high-profile infrastructure to date: Crossrail, Thames Tideway, HS1 & 2, the Queensferry Crossing and Heathrow Terminals 2/3 and 5.

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WHAT IS CONSULTING ENGINEERING?

Consulting Engineering is a professional service which works across a range of sectors key to the national economy: construction, energy, infrastructure, transport a…

OUR MEMBERS

We represent the views of around 430 businesses working in consultancy and engineering from the very large, to the small and specialist. Our members are among some…

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OUR VISION

To be the single unified voice for organisations providing professional services in the natural and built environment.

OUR MISSION

ACE promotes the interests of around 430 UK consultancy and engineering companies delivering professional services in the natural and built environment employing over 60,000 in UK and 250,000 worldwide and contributing £15 billion to the UK economy.

OUR VALUES

Passion for Consultancy and Engineering;
Commitment to delivering service excellence;
Encouragement of collaborative and innovative working;
Commitment to diversity and inclusion;
Commitment to attracting best talent to the industry;
Representing ethical behaviour and integrity.

HOW WE WORK

Our Board is responsible for the strategic direction and corporate development of the organisation and meets four times in a year. Members are representative of our membership body and a different chair is elected each year. Our Advisory board provide ACE with key political and industry connections and meet twice a year.

ACE’s groups provide our members with local networking opportunities, help establish our opinion and policy and explore interests of critical importance to our members’ business interests, no matter their size.

We also encourage the next generation of engineers through Emerging Professionals and the Technical Apprenticeship Consortium (TAC).

Through our sister organisation, the Environmental Industries Commission (EIC), we are the voice of the green economy and we also support Sustainable Smart Cities which brings together smart technology and big data to encourage the development of cleaner, greener and more sustainable cities.

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OUR PEOPLE

Based in our London offices, our passionate and enthusiastic team are dedicated to supporting our members and championing infrastructure.

The Board oversees our work and the strategic direction of ACE, while the Advisory Board provides our members with key political and industry connexions.

Rosemary Beales

Contracts Advisor

Helen Carmichael

Executive Assistant

Matthew Farrow

Executive Director, EIC

Julian Francis

Director of External Affairs

Chetna Gorasia

Marketing & Events Executive

Riccardo Gualandi

Senior Graphic & Web Designer

Judith Herdsman

Relationship Manager, ACE & EIC

Sam Ibbott

Scotland Manager

James Ketchell

Head of Communications

Poppy Kettle

Net Zero Policy Adviser

Wendy Lasebikan

Director of Compliance, HR and Corporate Services

Gareth Lonie

Policy Executive

Michael Lunn

Head of Public Affairs

Nadene Mann

Executive Administrator

Darrell Matthews

Director of Membership

Joseph Mayungbe

Financial Controller

Cameron McIntosh

EIC Policy Executive

Kimberly Murphy

TAC Account Manager

Ian Parker

Commercial Manager

Simon Shouler

Wales Manager

Tam Simmons

Director of Campaigns

Bill Taylor

Northern Ireland Manager

Hannah Vickers

Chief Executive

Andy Walker

Editor

Paul Reilly

Chair

Managing Director

Stantec UK (formerly PBA)

Mathew Riley

Immediate Past Chair

Managing Director, UK

Ramboll

Mark Arthur

Chair of Scotland Regional Group

Executive Director

Hurley Palmer Flatt

David Barwell

Chair of Major Projects group

Chief Executive Officer

AECOM UK & Ireland

Dave Beddell

Vice Chair (Future of Consultancy)

Director of Strategy & Growth

AECOM UK & Ireland

Margot Day

Chair Legal & Commercial group

Global Director of Risk & Commercial Law

BuroHappold

Chris Dulake

Chair International Business group

Major Projects Portfolio Director

Mott MacDonald

Steven Hale

Chair of SME Forum

Director

Crofton Consulting

Georgia Hughes

Chair of Emerging Professionals

Management Consultant

Arcadis

Geoff Hunt

Chair of Large Consultancy group

COO

Arup UKIMEA

Craig Huntbatch

Vice Chair (Future of Consultancy)

Business Line Director

Royal HaskoningDHV

Simon Innes

Vice Chair (SMEs and Devolved Nations)

Managing Director

Goodson Associates

Ruth Jeffs

Chair of ACE Midlands

Infrastructure Regional Director

Waterman Group

Paul Johnston

Chair of Northern Ireland

Arup

Mark Naysmith

Chair of ACE Skills Group

UK Chief Executive Officer

WSP

Rajiv Sudan

Treasurer

Director of Business Development

Costain

Hannah Vickers

Chief Executive

Association for Consultancy and Engineering

Catherine Wenger

Chair of Wales

Director

Arup

Chris Young

Non-Executive Board member, ACE Emerging Professionals

Executive Managing Director

Tony Gee

Malcolm Bairstow

Consultant

Professor Phill Cartwright

Executive Chairman

CFMS

Professor Roger Flanagan

Construction Management & Engineering

University of Reading

Andre Gibbs

Executive Director

Argent

John Holland-Kaye

Chief Executive

Heathrow

Katrina Haley

MD, Head of Structured Bonds

HSBC

Lord Robert Mair

Head of Civil and Environmental Engineering

University of Cambridge

Sir Terry Morgan CBE

Chairman

HS2

Dr Nelson Ogunshakin OBE

Chief Executive

FIDIC

Liz Peace CBE

Chairman

Old Oak & Park Royal Corporation

Mike Putman

Non-Executive Director

SKANSKA

Ruth Mallors-Ray

Director

RMR Consultants

Bridget Rosewell OBE

Chairman

Atom Bank

Sir Vivian Ramsey

Judge

Geoffrey Spence

Non-Executive Director

Jersey Ports

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WORKING FOR US

ACE's team is made up of talented people united in their aim to support their members and champion consultancy and engineering to government and other stakeholders. Interested in joining us? Explore current opportunities here.

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