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.
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 430 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 here.
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…
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.
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
Agreements Consultant
Helen Carmichael
Executive Assistant
Matthew Farrow
Director of Policy
Chetna Gorasia
Events and Groups Executive
Riccardo Gualandi
Senior Graphic & Web Designer
Judith Herdsman
Membership Manager
James Ketchell
Head of Communications
Poppy Kettle
Net Zero Policy Adviser
Gareth Lonie
Lead Policy Manager
Michael Lunn
Head of Public Affairs
Darrell Matthews
Director of Membership and Business Engagement
Joseph Mayungbe
Accounts & Credit Control
Cameron McIntosh
Policy Manager - Local Infrastructure and Parliamentary Liaison
Kimberly Murphy
Apprenticeship and Skills Manager
Rob O'Connor
Reporter, Infrastructure Intelligence
Ian Parker
Commercial and Affiliates Manager
Simon Shouler
Wales Manager
Caroline Sudworth PHD
Education Consultant
Tam Simmons
Secondment to CLC TRS
Bill Taylor
Northern Ireland Manager
Hannah Vickers
Chief Executive
Andy Walker
Editor, Infrastructure Intelligence
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
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