MidKent College celebrates decade of civil engineering excellence
MidKent College has hosted a landmark "Celebrating Technicians" event (March 3), marking nearly a decade of partnership with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and highlighting the vital role technicians play in shaping the built environment.
The event featured speakers who have been instrumental in the college’s civil engineering success:
- Malcolm Peake - Professional Development Manager and long-term MKC supporter, who presented his new book, Successful Professional Reviews for Civil Engineering Technicians, which features case studies of MKC students.
- Susan Hawkes – Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) a lifelong advocate for technicians who achieved her EngTech MICE status at MidKent College in 2018.
- Becka Balch - an MidKent College alumna (HNC) who successfully passed her EngTech professional review in 2025.
- Charlotte Brown – MidKent College Lecturer of 17 years, who also celebrated achieving her EngTech status this year.
Malcolm Peake told them, "Today is a powerful reminder of the essential contribution technicians make to the industry. Bringing together voices like Sue, Charlotte, and Becka sparks inspiring conversations about building careers and succeeding in ICE Professional Reviews."
Building on the connections between the college and ICE, MidKent College is proud to announce that the President of the ICE, David Porter, will visit the campus on 18th June 2026. This marks a historic third visit from an ICE President to the college, following appearances by Tim Broyd (2017) and Keith Howells (2023).
David Porter who took office in November 2025, will meet with students and staff to discuss the future of the profession, further cementing the college’s reputation as a premier hub for civil engineering education in the Southeast.
