Non Executive Director - Audit Committee

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) enjoys an enviable reputation as one of the world’s leading professional organisations for civil engineers and technicians. Throughout its 200-year history, ICE has attracted many of the famous and influential civil engineers who were responsible for the design and construction of some of the world’s most iconic structures.

Civil engineers design, create and connect the world around us, helping to make our villages, towns and cities work for the people that live in them. The Institution is fundamental in ensuring the people who build the essential infrastructure that society needs to function effectively, such as transport systems, schools, offices, hospitals, and utilities are suitably qualified.

Today ICE has a global membership of over 97,000, and offers professional industry-standard qualifications, leads the debate around infrastructure and the built environment, helps to shape government policy, offers a sector-specific recruitment service and provides superior levels of training, knowledge and thinking.

The Role

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is seeking two Independent Members to join its Audit Committee—one with a finance and governance background, and one with technology and cybersecurity expertise. The post holder will demonstrate a commitment to the ICE Group Mission and 2025 Vision, communicating the essential work of the Institution to a wide audience of civil engineering professionals, infrastructure policy-makers and the general public.

The Audit Committee member will share the commitment to ICE Group’s mission for ICE to be:

• A highly respected organisation which qualifies not just civil engineers but other professionals working in the built environment around the world
• An independent voice that uses the expert knowledge of our members to influence government policy and help the industry progress
• A trusted source of advice, guided by our members and high ethical standards
• An organisation whose members are passionate about being part of such a rewarding profession and about inspiring the next generation
• The professional engineering institution that other world organisations and institutions turn to for help in tackling global challenges

You will uphold ICE’s values that guide its work and the work of its members:

• Integrity
• Community
• Excellence

As an Audit Committee Member, you will:

• Provide independent oversight of audit, risk, and governance processes
• Help ensure ICE’s systems are robust, secure, and future-ready
• Champion ICE’s mission to qualify, support, and inspire civil engineers worldwide
• Uphold the Institution’s values: trust, integrity, professionalism, and high standards

The post holder may also be asked to provide additional advice and input on an ad-hoc basis. Meetings are usually convened on Mondays between 10am – 12.30pm with a split of online and in-person meetings held at the ICE offices in central London, One Great George Street, Westminster, London, SW1P 3AA. Remote attendance is possible with advance notice.

Who we are looking for:

For Role 1: Senior-level experience in finance, audit, or corporate governance (e.g. CCAB-qualified)

For Role 2: Expertise in IT, cybersecurity, or digital risk (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CISA)

For Both Roles:

• A collaborative mindset and a passion for public good
• Experience in complex, commercial or not-for-profit environments

How to Apply

Deadline for applications: 26th June 2025. Please note the other important dates in the recruitment timetable, and applicants should please advise any dates that are not convenient so every effort to accommodate can be made: Interviews with Chair & VC Audit Committee on 8th July 2025.

To apply, email michelle.quinlan@ice.org.uk with:

• Your current comprehensive CV, including details of two referees who will not of course be contacted without your prior knowledge and consent;
• A supporting statement outlining how you feel your skills and experience could be of benefit to this organisation and crucially your motivation for applying for the role.