CECA North East appoints four board members
The Civil Engineering Contractors Association is looking to grow in the region and respond to the skills shortage facing the construction industry.
Lyndsey Boagey, commercial manager at Mott Macdonald Bentley, Ian Glazinski, commercial director at Meldrum Structural and Civil Engineering Ltd, Mark Atkinson, director at Mason Street Furniture Ltd, and Stephen Grimes, general manager at Northumbrian Roads Ltd, have all joined the board.
Following the government’s £600m pledge to address the industry’s skills shortage, the new board members have been tasked with creating a talent pipeline and supporting local contractors.
Lyndsey Boagey, said: “I’m passionate about inspiring young people, especially young women, to pursue careers in civil engineering. I was promoted to commercial manager just nine months after returning from maternity leave and this reflects the opportunities women have to thrive and progress in this industry.
“As a member of the board, I look forward to raising awareness of the rewarding career paths in civil engineering.
“The skills gap presents an exciting chance for young people to build meaningful careers and I’m eager to contribute to these efforts.”
Ross Markwell, director of business development at Esh Group and chair of CECA North East, said: “The new appointments bring a diverse mix of experience and ideas to our board, which will help us better support our members.
“Lyndsey, Ian, Mark and Stephen are all highly respected professionals who bring a wealth of knowledge and passion to the table.
“Their expertise will play a key role in strengthening our efforts to promote civil engineering as a viable and rewarding career choice in the region. Our focus is not just on overcoming challenges but on creating new opportunities for the next generation of talent, from surveyors and engineers to groundworkers and plant operatives, there is a role for everyone in civil engineering.”
CECA is made up of a national body and eight regional associations, including the North East. It represents more than 300 civil engineering companies that employ nearly 250,000 people and deliver £15bn worth of work annually in the key sectors of transport, energy, communications, waste and water.
