Engineer Surveyor Award 2016
The award is judged annually and will be awarded to one Engineer Surveyor who can demonstrate a professional
approach to engineering and the profession.
Please note that you may nominate yourself or be nominated. If you are nominating a BES member for this award, please
provide your details below and information regarding your nomination.
Details of the person making the nomination
Name:
Membership number:
Tel / Mobile:
Email:
Details of BES member
First name:
Surname:
Address:
Mobile:
Email:
Membership
number:
Designation:
EngTech / IEng / CEng
All questions should be answered with a maximum of 250 words
Many of these questions are based around the skills outlined within UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence
published by the Engineering Council. It would be beneficial to read and understand this document before completing this form.
1. Briefly describe your experience as an Engineer Surveyor and the range of plant you examine.
This is your opportunity to describe your role on a daily basis. Please explain how you have developed in your role over time and how you would
approach an item of equipment you have not seen before. While demonstration of skills covering a range of plant is important, the approach to
unfamiliar items is equally important.
2. Describe how you maintain and extend a sound theoretical approach to the application of technology in engineering
practice.
Please outline how you keep up to date with emerging technology such as new models / types of equipment, new inspection techniques etc. All
Engineer Surveyors have a base minimum qualification but how do you build on this to ensure you have the skills needed to perform an excellent
inspection. If you have any specialist customers in your area that have unique equipment, how have you learnt to deal with inspections on this
equipment. You should also provide evidence of an effective CPD plan.
3. Describe how you apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to the Engineer Surveyor role. Include any
innovative solutions you have devised to overcome specific inspection issues.
Please outline how you apply your skills, where appropriate, to help customers through the full cycle of plant operation (Design, Develop,
Manufacture, Construct, Commission, Operate, Maintain, Decommission and Recycle). Are there any areas where you have had to overcome
specific obstacles to ensure a safe and effective examination is achieved? Please include examples where you have used both theoretical and
practical skills to overcome an inspection issue.
4. How do you provide technical and commercial leadership?
This does not necessarily mean you have to have formal leadership responsibilities but please outline any instances where you have led a project,
managed a budget, outage programme or dealt with a complex inspection or customer. All surveyors take ownership of issues associated with
inspections and this should be identified here.
5. Describe how you use effective interpersonal skills to communicate with clients, colleagues and other engineering
professionals.
Engineer Surveyors are required to have the skills to communicate both verbally and in writing at a variety of levels ranging from reception staff,
technicians and company directors. Outline how you tailor your communication style for these different levels with examples. Please provide any
examples where you have used these skills to influence a customer or one of your colleagues.
6. Describe your commitment to improving professional standards in the industry. How do you contribute to the
engineering profession?
Please explain how you promote the status of “Engineering” within the industry and the wider society. Describe how you engage other engineers in
training or general discussions to improve the awareness of the role of an Engineer Surveyor. Any contribution to either the SOE or other
institutions should be outlined here.
7. Why do you think you should win this award?
Please feel free to add anything else that may enhance the judging panel’s opinion of your suitability for this award.
8. How do you think the role of the Engineer Surveyor could be enhanced in the eyes of UK industry and the enforcing
authorities?
This is your opportunity to outline how you feel the Engineer Surveyor role could be improved to ensure that it is respected for the important
contribution it makes to health & safety within UK industry. All engineer surveyors are aware of the contribution they make but please note any
suggestions to help make other industry professionals understand the importance of the role.
Supporting statement from your employer or person making the nomination (optional)
How to enter
Please return the application form to the membership department on membership@soe.org.uk , or by post to BES Engineer Surveyor Award 2016,
22 Greencoat Place, London SW1P 1PR.
For more information please contact Vince Sharpe, BES Council Chair on 07870 231273 or vincent.sharpe@allianz.co.uk.
Deadline for entries: 18 April 2016
Award criteria
Open to all members of the BES (excluding members of the Professional Sector Council)
You may obtain support from your colleagues, employers and/or customers to support your application.