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PROFILE : My journey to Professional Registration - Innocent Gininda

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Innocent Gininda shares his journey to becoming a registered Professional Engineer (PrEng), emphasizing the importance of mentorship, early preparation, and understanding ECSA requirements. He offers advice to aspiring PrEngs, highlighting the value of diverse feedback and a positive mindset. My journey to becoming a registered Professional Engineer (PrEng) culminated successfully in November 2024. I was fortunate to begin my career at a company with a Commitment and Undertaking (C&U) Agreement with ECSA and a robust mentorship program. This commitment to training engineers to the standard required for Professional Registration provided me with essential resources and a structured path to track my experience against ECSA requirements. Early exposure to these expectations instilled a positive outlook on registration and solidified my desire to achieve this milestone. My views on Professional Registration have remained consistently positive throughout this journey. Working alongside ...
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CAREERTIPS: 7 tips for new Construction Professionals - Steve Keightley - Smith

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Steve Keightley Smith a Construction Professional with over 40 years of Civil Engineering, Building and associated Construction experience shares his MY CAREERTIP for new Construction Professionals


Grab your opportunity. 

The Construction industry is not in a good state now so don’t waste your opportunity. Work extra hours when required, volunteer for additional work to get more exposure, read up on new projects that are coming out to tender, find out about new systems and equipment that are coming up in the market, subscribe to industry magazines and newsletters.

Do not stop learning. 

There are new challenges everyday in the construction industry, new things to learn, make use of the opportunity that you have, to learn from the experienced colleagues and your bosses.

Show Respect and be friendly. 

Show respect to all your colleagues and fellow workers irrespective of their positions. You will be surprised how much you can learn from all levels of people in the industry, especially if they have been around a lot longer than you. If you are respectful and friendly, then most people will be willing to show you the ropes.

Be inquisitive. 

Spend time after working hours finding out more information and alternatives to the problems so you are better prepared and can offer alternative solutions.

Be Accountable.

 If you say you are going to do something then do it, If you cannot meet your commitment then it is your responsibility to communicate and agree an alternative solution. Keep your team informed.

Communication is especially important. 

Ensure your communication is clearly understood to avoid mistakes or misunderstandings. You will soon be able to judge which people you need to spend more time with to get your message across.

Get Solid experience.

 Do not job hop. Try and spend a minimum of 3-4 years with your initial employer so your have solid experience at the start of your career.

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