Adrian Coy is the new Chair of the Civil Engineers’ Club
Adrian has worked in both the public and private sectors as both client and consultant. His 28 years’ experience in local government included 10 years as a Head of
Technical Service managing a workforce of up to 150 staff. In his role as Local Authority Strategy Director with Scott Wilson/URS/AECOM over 13 years, Adrian provided advice to local authorities, worked in a number of UK regions and provided strategic input to major tenders. He has spoken to a range of audiences and had papers and articles published on a variety of topics.
Throughout his career Adrian has been active within the ICE at branch, region and national/ international levels. In 2009 he received the Garth Watson Medal for services to the Institution. He has served on Council, the Executive Board and a number of ICE Committees, Panels and Steering Groups. In 2016 Adrian completed a 3-year term as Vice-President Membership and Diversity, leading initiatives to broaden membership.
Adrian has recently chaired the ICE Further Learning Examinations Panel that has launched further learning materials and a new MEng level examination for BEng graduates, particularly those in Hong Kong, wishing to sit the Chartered Professional Review. He also Chairs the East Midlands Infrastructure Partnership which aims to be the voice of infrastructure in the region, drawing together the knowledge and expertise of infrastructure professionals and the strategic insight of those involved in local and regional government.
Adrian is keen to reinvigorate the Civil Engineers Club as the social wing of the ICE. Civil Engineering can be intense and can place stress on our mental wellbeing. Social engagement outside of the workplace, with fellow professionals who understand those pressures, is one way in which members and their families can relax, make friends and look after their own welfare. It’s also good fun. Adrian is keen to see the club continue its engagement with ICE Regions and to extend its range of activities locally.
he Club runs various events through its sections. These cover Bouldering, Contract Bridge, Golf, Northern Ireland, Sailing, Singing and Walking. Each section has a Leader and its own web page on the Club’s website.
Adrian Coy, Chair
Angus McAvoy, Vice Chair
