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 450 members.
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.
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 and utilities.
Some of the services offered by consultant engineers include surveying, feasibility studies, landscape design, urban planning, structural design, flood risk management, disaster relief, transport planning and business consultancy.
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 450 businesses working in consultancy and engineering from the very large, to the small and specialist.
Our members are among some of the world’s leading consultancy and engineering companies, renowned for the quality of their work and in-demand to help deliver key infrastructure projects in the UK and abroad.
All our members are listed on our Find a Consultant directory.
We represent the views of around 450 businesses working in consultancy and engineering from the very large, to the small and specialist. Our members are among some…
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 over 440 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 Progress Network 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.
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.
Sebastian Ailioaie
Digital Manager
Rosemary Beales
Contracts Advisor
Kate Buranska
Executive Assistant
Helen Carmichael
Executive Assistant
Samantha Chan
Events Executive
Matthew Farrow
Executive Director, EIC
Julian Francis
Director of Policy and External Affairs
Riccardo Gualandi
Graphic and Web Designer
Judith Herdsman
Relationship Manager, ACE & EIC
Sam Ibbott
Scotland Manager
Anil Iyer
Chief Operating Officer
James Ketchell
Communications Manager
Lise Kroeyer
Events Manager
Maya Lak
Digital Communications Executive
Wendy Lasebikan
Director of Compliance, HR and Corporate Services
Michael Lunn
Director of Public Affairs
Louis Lyons
Policy Intern
Nadene Mann
Executive Administrator
Kimberly Murphy
TAC Account Manager
Joseph Mayungbe
Financial Controller
Brian Nolk
Commercial Director
Sam Ralph
Policy Executive, EIC
Simon Shouler
Wales Manager
Tam Simmons
Head of Marketing and Communications
Mimi Tambi
Membership Administrator
Bill Taylor
Northern Ireland Manager
Ryan Tute
Reporter, Infrastructure Intelligence
Hannah Vickers
Chief Executive
Andy Walker
Editor, Infrastructure Intelligence
Mathew Riley
ACE Chair 2018-19
Managing Director, UK
Ramboll
Mike Haigh
ACE Immediate Past Chair
Managing Director
Mott MacDonald
Paul Reilly
ACE Treasurer
Managing Partner
Peter Brett Associates
Tania Heap
Chair of ACE's HR Taskforce
Group People Director
Mott MacDonald
Ruth Jeffs
Chair of ACE Midlands
Infrastructure Regional Director
Waterman Group
Neil Sadler
Chair of ACE Cymru | Wales
Regional Group Consultant
Cass Hayward
Georgia Hughes
Chair of Progress Network
Management Consultant
Arcadis
Geoff Hunt
Chair of Large Consultancy group
Chief Executive UKMEA
ARUP
Craig Huntbatch
ACE Vice Chair 2019
Business Line Director
Royal HaskoningDHV
Simon Innes
Chair of ACE Scotland
Managing Director
Goodson Associates
Clive Anderson
Chair of ACE International Business group
Managing Director, Strategic Advisory
WYG
Rajiv Sudan
Chair of ACE Membership group
Business Development Director
WYG
Stuart MacKenzie
Chair of ACE Northern Ireland
MEP Director
JCP Consulting Limited
Mark Naysmith
Chair of ACE Business Academy
Managing Director
WSP
David Barwell
Chair of Major Projects group
Chief Executive Officer
AECOM UK & Ireland
Steven Hale
Chair of SME Forum
Director
Crofton Consulting
Hannah Vickers
Chief Executive
Association for Consultancy and Engineering
Catherine Wenger
Chair of Wales
Director at Arup
Arup
Malcolm Bairstow
Consultant
Professor Phill Cartwright
Executive Chairman
CFMS
Professor Roger Flanagan
Construction Management
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
Global Head Infrastructure
Lloyds Bank
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.
Current vacancies
CONTACT US
We're based in Westmister, London.
Closest tubes are St James' Park, Westminster and Victoria.
Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE),
Alliance House,
12 Caxton Street,
London, SW1H 0QL.
020 7222 6557
consult@acenet.co.uk