Civil Engineering Contractors Association North East (CECA North East) has appointed 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, as new board members.
The appointments bring fresh perspectives and valuable experience to CECA North East’s efforts to strengthen the sector, particularly in the face of the government’s recent £600 million investment in construction to address the skills shortage.
As part of CECA North East’s commitment to driving growth in the civil engineering sector, the new board members will focus on creating the talent pipeline and supporting local contractors.
Lyndsey Boagey, said: “I am very pleased to join the board alongside Ian, Mark and Stephen. 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.”
CECA is made up of a national body and eight regional associations, including the North East. It represents over 300 civil engineering companies that employ nearly 250,000 people and deliver £15 billion worth of work annually in the key sectors of transport, energy, communications, waste and water.
The organisation’s North East branch is dedicated to strengthening the sector in the region by advocating for the interests of contractors, promoting skills development and raising awareness of career opportunities within civil engineering.
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.”
The new board appointments mark a continued focus on the success and sustainability of civil engineering in the North East, where CECA is dedicated to ensuring the sector flourishes.
Stuart Miller, director and company secretary of CECA North East, added: “The expertise of our new board members – Lyndsey Boagey, Ian Glazinski, Mark Atkinson and Stephen Grimes – will be vital as we continue our work to address the skills shortage and support the development of a skilled workforce. CECA North East is committed to ensuring that civil engineering in the region remains a thriving, sustainable industry and these appointments will help us move forward in that mission.”
The full list of CECA North East directors:
· chair: Ross Markwell (Esh Group)
· vice chair: Dan Hutton (Rainton Construction Ltd)
· secretary: Stuart Miller (CECA North East Ltd)
· board member: Ian Glazinski (Meldrum Structural and Civil Engineering Ltd)
· board member: Mark Atkinson Jnr (MSF)
· board member: Lyndsey Boagey (Mott Macdonald Bentley)
· board member: Adam Harker (Seymour Civil Engineering (Contractors) Ltd)
· board member: Paul Stephenson (Southbay Civil Engineering Ltd)
· board member: Chris Wright (Tarmac Trading Ltd)
· board member: Stephen Grimes (Northumbrian Roads)
· board member: Chris Brown (Applebridge Construction Ltd)
· board member: Tom Storrar (BAM Nuttall Ltd)
· board member: Kevin Fenley (Absolute Civil Engineering Ltd)
· board member: Mark Horner (Wyn Construction Ltd)
· board member: Edward Tattersall (VolkerWessels UK)