Here you will find details of our committee.
Get in touch with the local committee e: southeast@ciht.org.uk
Kerry, BA(hons) MSc(eng), is WSP’s Director for Transport Planning with 25 years’ experience in a wide variety of transport, advisory and major project roles in the UK and Australia.
Kerry, BA(hons) MSc(eng), is WSP’s Director for Transport Planning with 25 years’ experience in a wide variety of transport, advisory and major project roles in the UK and Australia.
Kerry is particularly passionate about bringing forward the next generation of professionals, particularly women, to work in this dynamic and critical industry.
In particular, transport has a key role to play in addressing our Net Zero challenges so ensuring we have the right people and talent has never been more important.
Kerry particularly enjoys dealing with the challenge of high-profile infrastructure projects in complex and politically-charged environments as demonstrated through her senior roles on HS2, Crossrail, airport expansion projects, the expansion of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone and is currently Consultant Programme Director for Cambridge’s ambitious road user charging scheme. Kerry is a STEM ambassador and a mentor for several WSP early career professionals.
Steve is a Civil Engineer with 15 years’ experience specialising in Highways Design. He is a Highways Team leader for Kier Highways Design Solutions (KHDS).
Steve is a Civil Engineer with 15 years’ experience specialising in Highways Design. He is a Highways Team leader for Kier Highways Design Solutions (KHDS).
Steve is currently involved in A66 Northern Trans Pennine Upgrade Scheme, leading the Highways design for Scheme 01 covering M6 Junction 40 and the Pavement design for Scheme 02 covering Kemplay Bank Roundabout in Penrith, Cumbria.
Steve has experience working on HS2 and for Area 3 and 4 National Highways maintenance contracts. He has also worked for several Local Highway Authorities which is where he started his career.
Izzy has achieved both a Foundation & BA Hons degree in Graphic Media at the University for the Creative Arts, which gave her a great foundation in product design, animation & illustration.
Izzy has achieved both a Foundation & BA Hons degree in Graphic Media at the University for the Creative Arts, which gave her a great foundation in product design, animation & illustration.
Her previous career was within the education sector for 5 years as a Specialist Teaching Assistant, but she wanted a new adventure which is how she came into her current position studying a BTEC Level 3 in Construction & The Built Environment alongside working as an Apprentice Civil Engineer Technician for National Highways.
Recently she has been given the opportunity as the new treasurer for the SE region CIHT Committee which she is thoroughly enjoying!
Graham, BSc(Hons) in Applied Economic Geography FCIHT CGeog FRGS MPIA, is an advisor on mobility and place strategies with over 20 years’ experience.
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Graham, BSc(Hons) in Applied Economic Geography FCIHT CGeog FRGS MPIA, is an advisor on mobility and place strategies with over 20 years’ experience.
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Graham is passionate about improving how places - big and small - work for people with a particular focus on access and mobility.
He brings a strategic and well-rounded view of the sector through a multi-faceted career in public service, an executive role at a leading worldwide consultancy, ongoing engagement with industry bodies, policy lead for the premier industry membership group, and continuing professional development as a planner and a geographer.
A Transport Planner with over 25 years’ experience in road safety engineering, highways and transportation, and proven track record of project delivery.
A Transport Planner with over 25 years’ experience in road safety engineering, highways and transportation, and proven track record of project delivery.
Adnan is an experienced civil infrastructure engineer and has played a leading role in delivering improvements to the UK's strategic road network and local road network.
Adnan is an experienced civil infrastructure engineer and has played a leading role in delivering improvements to the UK's strategic road network and local road network.
Adnan is currently working for Arup’s infrastructure team in the UK.
He moved to the United Kingdom after finishing his M.Eng. from New Zealand and has been awarded the Distinguished Graduate Award 2022 for his exceptional work in the fields of carbon sequestration, sustainable infrastructure development, and integrated blue-green infrastructure. He has a budding interest in reducing embodied carbon from infrastructure, especially highways.
Adnan is a member of CIHT and previously served as a council member in 2021 before joining the regional committee in 2023. He has represented the CIHT Diversity and Inclusion Panel under the council and worked on the preparation of the EDI strategy and "Shifting the Dial" action plan.
Adnan started as a graduate engineer with WSP for the Highways UK team and was later promoted to engineer within development infrastructure, delivering both private and public sector clients within the UK. He is currently undertaking projects including Goodwood Estate Regeneration and West Slope Residencies for the University of Sussex within Arup Infrastructure and managing a team of graduate engineers, apprentices, and technicians. Adnan enjoys collaborative work with diverse teams and has the technical ability and pragmatism to lead challenging projects.
A Chartered Engineer with experience in road safety engineering, highway design, asset management and maintenance, and engineering education.
A Chartered Engineer with experience in road safety engineering, highway design, asset management and maintenance, and engineering education.
Deborah is the Academic Lead for Civil Engineering at MKCTS Ltd providing Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes to the RSME at Brompton. Her role includes course design and delivery for Royal Engineers under training to become Chartered Engineers.
Deborah is a Past President and Trustee of CIHT and sits on Council and the Education & Professional Development Strategy Board. She represents CIHT on the JBM and is a Professional Reviewer and Mentor, having reviewed over 100 CEng and IEng candidates.
Deborah is a STEM Ambassador and chaired the Careers Guidance Steering Group for the CIHT, developing materials for use in schools and colleges to encourage young people to consider careers in the built environment. She is a Trustee and Vice Chair of Chatham Maritime Trust and the Living River Foundation. Deborah enjoys walking, birdwatching, and listening to Bob Dylan in her spare time.
Deepak, a BEng and MSc degree graduate, is a Traffic and Safety Engineer with over 25 years of experience.
Deepak, a BEng and MSc degree graduate, is a Traffic and Safety Engineer with over 25 years of experience.
Deepak is very interested in improving safety of the vulnerable road users. With experience in both the private and public sector, he currently works as a Senior Engineer in the Planning and Development Team at National Highways.
An advocate of Safe System Approach, he is also a mentor for early career professionals.
Deepak gets involved in a variety of Traffic, Congestion Relief, Road Safety Improvements, Environment & Wellbeing, and Users & Communities projects under Designated Funds portfolio either as a Designer, Project Manager or Road Safety Auditor.
A member of CIHT and SoRSA, he joined the CIHT South East Region Committee in 2018, becoming Chair in 2023.
