EM Highway Services Employee Receives Prestigious Industry Award

Senior Structures Engineer Gareth Scott who is based in Penrith and works for EM on its Highways Agency Area 13 MAC was recently given the award which promotes the awareness of newly-qualified Incorporated Members.

The Tony Chapman Medal is awarded annually to the best Member Professional Review (MPR) candidate and as one of only three finalists Gareth was invited to present his project at the final held at the ICE headquarters in Westminster London. Gareth successfully sat his ICE professional review in 2013 and unknown to him at the time his reviewers had also nominated him as a finalist for the medal.

Gareth of Carlisle said: “I am humbled and obviously thrilled to receive such an amazing award. I hope that my success provides motivation encouragement and inspiration to everyone who wants to pursue their own professional qualification. Many thanks to all my friends and family colleagues tutors and mentors who have supported encouraged and inspired me.”

On awarding the Medal to Gareth the judges said: “Gareth should be highly commended for delivering an impressive presentation and evidencing his undoubted knowledge of the project during the question and answer session.”

Gareth’s project presentation was based on the refurbishment of the A65 River Lune Bridge at Kirkby-Lonsdale in south Cumbria. It involved temporarily supporting the structure internally while defective concrete was removed and replaced.

Andy Burns General Manager for EM said: “I am absolutely delighted that Gareth has received such a prestigious award which reflects his commitment to his profession. I am also extremely pleased that the opportunity and vocational training provided by EM has enabled Gareth to realise his potential as a civil engineer.”

EM works on behalf of the Highways Agency managing its network throughout Cumbria and North Lancashire.

Gareth will receive his Certificate and Medal at the prestigious ICE Awards Ceremony in London in the autumn.