CIBSE NEWS CIBSE Certification recognised for quality management CIBSE Certification has been named National Quality Management, Compliance and Training Company of the Year at the Energy Efficiency Awards 2023. The category was open to organisations that have carried out quality management and compliance services related to energy efficiency measures. CIBSE Certification had to demonstrate clear knowledge of energy efficiency best practice. The judges said: By operating across a wide range of certification schemes, CIBSE has demonstrated industry leadership in the field of regulatory compliance, training and quality management. Its robust processes and high standards are an industry benchmark. The National Energy Efficiency Awards, which were held in Birmingham in September, recognise best practice within the industry, and are open to anyone involved in the energy saving and efficiency sector. CIBSE Certification is a wholly owned subsidiary of CIBSE. It operates the certification of personnel schemes within the UK that cover low carbon consultants, low carbon energy assessors for nondomestic Energy Performance Certificates, Display Energy Certificates, air conditioning inspectors, ESOS lead assessors, heat networks consultants, and Section 63 advisers for Scotland. CIBSE Certification holds UKAS accreditation for several of these personnel schemes. It also certifies organisations to management systems ISO 9001 Quality Management, ISO 14001 Environmental Management, ISO 50001 Energy Management and ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety, and holds UKAS accreditation for quality, environmental and energy management certification. See www.cibsecertification.co.uk Aecom triumphs at CIBSE Employer of the Year Awards Whitecode Consulting and PM Group are the other winners Aecom was named Employer of the Year at the CIBSE Young Engineers Awards, in recognition of its comprehensive training, mentoring and development schemes for early-career employees. The consulting firm, which also won in the large company category, stood out for its established culture of training and development, which includes residential sessions, Aecom University, and annual compulsory training on topics such as sustainability, net zero, unconscious bias, and ethical behaviour. It also has an Early Years Rotation Scheme, giving young engineers the chance to gain experience of project management, cost management, and project programming in placements across various business units and locations, in Europe and India. In addition, Aecom demonstrated to the award judges how it is encouraging those who are not yet in the industry, with its national Stem programme, which has reached more than 28,000 students in the past 12 months. Mary-Ann Clarke FCIBSE, director at Aecom, said: We are honoured to receive this recognition. Supporting individuals as they enter the industry is not just a responsibility, but also a privilege. Nurturing and guiding emerging talent strengthens our organisation and enriches the entire building services industry. At the heart of our success lies a dedicated team of mentors and training and development staff, who give their time and expertise to help shape the careers of the engineers of the future and thanks go to them. Investing in the growth and development of graduates and apprentices brings fresh perspectives, innovation and energy to our workplace. Whitecode Consulting was named Employer of the Year in the small company category, impressing the judges with its ongoing commitment to investing in training and development. Claiming the medium company category was PM Group, with its provision of ongoing training throughout its graduate scheme. The company also provides soft skills training and a mentoring programme, while encouraging its young engineers to engage with local schools and colleges to promote the industry and Stem careers. T o read more about the Young Engineers Awards see page 17. CIBSE Careers Fair The 2023 CIBSE Careers Fair took place on 12 October, at the International Students House in London. Attracting students, employers and industry leaders, the event organised by the CIBSE Young Engineers Network gave attendees practical tips and insights about careers in building services engineering. Students travelled from far and wide to attend the fair, and there were delegates from Hong Kong representing the Asian Institute of Built Environment. To close the event, CIBSE President Adrian Catchpole hosted a panel discussion on his presidential theme, Taking a Lead, to explore how engineers can collaborate to overcome the challenges the industry is facing. Special thanks to the event sponsors: BCIA, Crown House, Trend, Waterman Group, and WSP. 10 November 2023 www.cibsejournal.com The overall Employer of the Year Award went to Aecom