Institution of Civil Engineers

Attribute achievement form

Attribute
achievement
form

Attribute achievement form

This form can be used to record how youve achieved the ICE member attributes, unless
youre registered to use IPD Online 1. It can be used to support an application for the grades
of:

CEng MICE
IEng MICE
MICE
AMICE (to apply for this grade, replace the word engineering with scientific in all
attributes below)

If youre applying for TMICE EngTech, please use the Technician Standards achievement
form.
If youre applying to ICE as a member of another Engineering Council-licensed institution
(we call this recognition of Engineering Council registration), you should complete the
parts of the attributes that apply to the grade of membership youve achieved with your
current institution.
If you are already IEng MICE (or have completed your IPD to IEng level) and are using this
form to demonstrate the additional parts of the attributes, you will just need to evidence how
you have demonstrated the CEng attributes.

Demonstrating competence of the member attributes for IEng or

CEng MICE
To become a member of ICE you must have had responsible and relevant experience at a
level such that you can demonstrate the relevant attributes.
Attributes 1 and 2 relate to your fields of work as indicated in your application form. You must
demonstrate a sound understanding of core engineering principles in those fields. Your level
of attainment of attributes 3 to 9 will be assessed with regard to their relative importance
within your fields of work.
In order to fulfil your obligation to society as a professional civil engineer and to meet the
requirements in relation to health, safety and welfare legislation, you must have a sound
knowledge and understanding of the construction process, as well as the activities
connected to it. You must have an appreciation of risks arising as a consequence of your
actions, and be able to identify and manage those risks. If youre role is involved in the
construction process, site experience will ordinarily be required.
Writing your statements
We dont publish examples of attribute statements, because each candidates experience
will be different. Youre responsible for developing thoughts and explaining how your
experience meets the required standard within each of the relevant attributes.
However, you should consider the following points when preparing your statements:
1 If you are registered with IPD Online you can use this form as a reference, but you must
record and update your achievement within the IPD Online portal.

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Attribute achievement form

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Institution
of Civil
Engineers
Registered
charity
no. 210252
Scotland no. SC038629

For each attribute, give examples from your experience, showing the responsibility
you had on a given project
Be specific and relevant to the statement within each attribute, using clear technical
language
Write in the first person for example: I worked on the development of a solution to
the bearing failure
Make sure you show how youve taken responsibility for example: My decision
was based on an evaluation of the bridge assessment. I took responsibility for the
decision to conduct the repairs using a temporary road closure at night rather than a
reduced lane speed. The primary reason for the decision was the improved safety
that could be achieved by a road closure
Make your statements specific, so they describe accurately what you did and why
Focus on your personal involvement, the lessons learnt, and what you may do
differently next time
Include dates, the project name and adequate details, to show to the assessors that
your role on this project merits the grade of membership youre seeking
Were not looking for long narratives in the statements but adequate explanation to
show your role and responsibilities
Avoid generic statements such as I worked for six months in the rail department
using relevant codes and standards. This doesnt explain anything about your
personal competence

You should aim to give multiple examples (typically 3-6) of your experience within each
attribute
Remember you need to show assessors that youve met the competence standard
expected of a civil engineer at the grade you are seeking. Competence is defined as the
ability to do something consistently, successfully and efficiently.

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Registered
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no. 210252
Scotland no. SC038629

Knowledge and Understanding of Engineering

If you are applying for IEng MICE, MICE or AMICE please demonstrate A and B
If you are applying for CEng MICE please demonstrate A, B, C and D

A
B
C
D

Maintain and extend a sound theoretical approach to the application of technology in engineering
practice.
Use a sound evidence-based approach to problem solving and be able to contribute to continuous
improvement.
Maintain and extend a sound theoretical approach in enabling the introduction and exploitation of
new and advancing technology.
Engage in the creative and innovative development of engineering technology and continuous
improvement systems.

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Scotland no. SC038629

Technical and Practical Application of Engineering

If you are applying for IEng MICE, MICE or AMICE please demonstrate A, B and C
If you are applying for CEng MICE please demonstrate A, B, C, D, E and F

A
B
C
D
E
F

Identify, review and select techniques, procedures and methods to undertake engineering tasks.
Contribute to the design and development of engineering solutions.
Implement or construct design solutions and contribute to their evaluation.
Conduct appropriate research, relative to design or construction and appreciate its relevance within
own area of responsibility.
Undertake the design and development of engineering solutions and evaluate their effectiveness.
Implement or construct design solutions and evaluate their effectiveness

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Scotland no. SC038629

Management and Leadership

If you are applying for IEng MICE, MICE or AMICE please demonstrate A, B, C and D
If you are applying for CEng MICE please demonstrate A, B, C, D, E, F and G

A. Plan for effective project implementation

B. Manage the planning and organisation of tasks, people and resources
C. Manage teams and develop staff to meet changing technical and managerial needs
D. Manage quality processes
E. Plan, direct and control tasks, people and resources
F. Lead teams and develop staff to meet changing technical and managerial needs
G. Demonstrate continuous improvement through quality management.

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Scotland no. SC038629

Independent Judgement and Responsibility

If you are applying for IEng MICE, MICE or AMICE please demonstrate A and B
If you are applying for CEng MICE please demonstrate A, B, C and D

A.
B.
C.
D.

Identify the limits of personal knowledge and skills

Exercise sound independent engineering judgement and take responsibility
Identify the limits of a teams skill and knowledge
Exercise sound holistic independent judgement and take responsibility

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Scotland no. SC038629

Commercial Ability

If you are applying for IEng MICE, MICE or AMICE please demonstrate A and B
If you are applying for CEng MICE please demonstrate A, B and C

A. Prepare and control budgets

B. Use sound knowledge of statutory and commercial frameworks within own area of responsibility and
have an appreciation of other commercial arrangements.
C. Demonstrate sound judgement on statutory, contractual and commercial issues in relation to your
area of responsibility.

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Scotland no. SC038629

Health, Safety and Welfare

If you are applying for IEng MICE, MICE or AMICE please demonstrate A, B and C
If you are applying for CEng MICE please demonstrate A, B, C and D

A.
B.
C.
D.

A sound knowledge of legislation, hazards and safe systems of work,

Manage risks
Manage health, safety and welfare within own area of responsibility
Leading continuous improvement in health, safety & welfare.

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no. 210252
Scotland no. SC038629

Sustainable Development

If you are applying for IEng MICE, MICE or AMICE please demonstrate A and B
If you are applying for CEng MICE please demonstrate A, B and C

A. A sound knowledge of sustainable development best practice

B. Manage engineering activities that contribute to sustainable development
C. Leading continuous improvement in sustainable development.

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no. 210252
Scotland no. SC038629

Interpersonal Skills and Communication

If you are applying for IEng MICE, MICE or AMICE please demonstrate A, B,C and D
If you are applying for CEng MICE please demonstrate A, B, C, D and E

A. Communicate well with others at all levels including effective use of English (see note below), orally
and in writing
B. Discuss ideas and plans competently and with confidence
C. Effective personal and social skills
D. Manage diversity issues
E. Communicate new concepts and ideas to technical and non-technical colleagues including effective
use of English (see note below) orally and in writing
Please note: All assessments and reviews for Engineering Council registration will be conducted in
English, subject to the provision of the Welsh Language Act.

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Scotland no. SC038629

Professional Commitment

For all grades, please demonstrate A, B, C, D and E

A. Understanding and compliance with the ICE Code of Conduct

B. Plan, carry out and record Continuing Professional Development and encourage others
C. Engage with ICE activities
D. Demonstration of appropriate professional standards, recognising obligations to society, the
profession and the environment.
E. Exercise responsibilities in an ethical manner.

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Scotland no. SC038629

Notes:
(1)

The construction process includes the conception, design, construction,

commissioning, maintenance, decommissioning, removal, management and
procurement of civil engineering works.

Sign off by mentor(s) (only required for Career Appraisal applications)

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Attribute achievement form

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Institution
of Civil
Engineers
Registered
charity
no. 210252
Scotland no. SC038629

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