Celebrating Excellence: Putting the Spotlight on our Chartered Professionals

What is Chartership? 

Chartership is a formal qualification awarded by professional bodies or learned societies, recognising an individual's exceptional level of competence in their professional field. This prestigious designation is more than just a title; it is a testament to our team members' expertise, dedication, and commitment to continuous improvement. 

Achieving Chartered status offers numerous advantages, both for our professionals and our clients: 

1. Recognition of Expertise: It signifies to clients, regulators, employers, and the public that an individual is a competent professional with a high level of knowledge, skills, and experience.

2. Ethical Standards: Chartered professionals are bound by a code of professional conduct, ensuring the highest ethical standards in their work. 

3. Industry Advancement: Chartership helps raise standards of competence and ethics across the industries we serve. 

Our Chartered Professionals 

Within our Ground Investigation (GI) division we have a number of professionals who have attained Chartered status in various disciplines. These include Chartered Geologists, Scientists, and Engineers, accredited by prestigious institutions such as the Geological Society, Institution of Environmental Sciences, and Institution of Civil Engineers. Furthermore, we are proud to have several team members listed on the Register of Ground Engineering Professionals (RoGEP), demonstrating the next level of geotechnical expertise and industry recognition. This diverse array of qualifications underscores our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of professional excellence in ground investigation services. 

Supporting the Path to Chartership 

We are committed to nurturing the next generation of geotechnical and geoenvironmental specialists and offer a support scheme for team members interested in pursuing Chartership, including: 

• Payment of annual membership to a professional body 

• Regular check in and accountability sessions 

• Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and application workshops 

• Regular training courses and sessions 

• Dedicated time to work on CPD records and applications 

• Sponsorship and mentorship throughout the route to Chartership 

• Financial reward when Chartered status has been achieved 

Celebrating Our Chartered Team Members 

As we commemorate Chartered Week 2025, we want to take this opportunity to celebrate our Chartered team members and express our gratitude for their ongoing contributions. Their expertise, dedication, and mentorship play a crucial role in delivering high-quality work, embodying the essence of "Trusted Professionals.”