About us
IHIE Staff
Judith Walker - Secretary
I have been the Secretary of the Institute for some twenty years. My background is in science and administration. I spend quite a lot of time making sure that the incorporated voice is heard - at The Engineering Council, at CIC, at Edexcel (BTEC) and on the various NVQ/SVQ developments.
I was on the national working parties which revised the Engineering Council entry requirements, wrote the degree guidelines, revised the Edexcel HNC/HNDs and those which set up NVQs for our industry. I also sit on the Home Zone and Motorcycling Groups.
Like the other National Training Advisors, I am happy to visit companies and authorities to talk to managers and potential incorporated engineers and technicians.
Ring me for help on company training, IHIE Guidelines, CSCS, short course accreditation, technical and professional policy issues.
Email: Judith Walker
Sandy Lopes - Marketing & Events Manager
In the position of Marketing & Events Manager, I ensure that the Institute offers a comprehensive programme of conferences, seminars and training courses throughout the year - including the Development Control training package.
I look after relations with the Construction Industry Council, PACTS, UDAL, LTT and Highways Magazine and produce the biennial Directory.
I also produce the monthly E-Bulletin and maintain the IHIE Guidelines for Motorcycling website.
Email: Sandy Lopes
Michelle DaCosta - Membership Manager
As Membership Manager, I administer the entry into IHIE from Students to Fellows. A good proportion of my time is spent arranging professional reviews for potential members of the Institute and the new Professional Certificate assessments. I can tell you whether or not your qualification is acceptable for registration with the Engineering Council. I can also help on CPD requirements for Professional Reviews, professional conduct and the technical report route to IEng.
I am the Institute's administrator for the Joint Board of Moderators and conduct 2 or 3 college visits each year.
Should you have any queries or questions please get in touch.
Email: Michelle DaCosta
Cherrie Ouerghi - Admin Secretary
The Institute's Admin Secretary is PA to the Secretary and the first point of contact for callers to the Institute. It is my responsibility to ensure that the Institute is represented in a professional yet approachable manner.
I administer the 'Preparing you for Professional Review' courses introducing the review standards and procedures and the annual CPD monitoring survey.
Email: Cherie Ouerghi
Julie Clarke - Membership Assistant
I am in on Mondays and Fridays to bank cheques, process credit card payments and to chase up late payers. I also compile and send you the Review Applicant's packs.
I have been with IHIE for fifteen years, having previously worked for IHT in a similar role for over seven years.
Email: Julie Clarke;
Linda Tydeman - Conference Assistant
I am in on Tuesday to deal with conference and course bookings and invoices and generally to help the Marketing & Events Manager.
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