CIHT are proud to present the “Roads into the Profession” panel, a key-note discussion amongst leading women who will explore the challenges of working in the transportation industry.

The panel will be chaired by Sue Percy, Chief Executive, CIHT and will feature; Louise McCann, General Manager, KierWSP – WICE Best Woman in Highways 2018; Melanie Clarke, Director of Customer Service, Highways England; Jodie Rowbottom, Head of Development, Birmingham Airport & Vice Chair, CIHT West Midlands and Nicola Blaney, Senior Engineer, Jacobs, CIHT Young Professionals of the Year 2018. More information on the speakers is available here.

The panel will discuss diversity and equality issues within the sector such as the evolution of the gender pay gap in the transportation industry, the need for introduction of new legislation to ensure there is a more diverse workplace, discrimination in the workplace due to pregnancy and maternity leave and how gender stereotypes have been evolving over the past years.

Sue Percy, Chief Executive, CIHT said:

“The push for greater Diversity and Inclusion is an imperative matter for CIHT and our sector. I am proud the Institution is taking fantastic steps to promote a more diverse and inclusive industry through panels, sharing best practice and celebrating contributions from a variety of individuals.”

“CIHT continues to take the lead in promoting change in the industry. It is important that we demonstrate examples of good practice and look to influence the future of highways and transportation. We will continue to demonstrate how our industry must implement change to deliver the infrastructure we require and create an environment that attracts and retains a progressive workforce.”

CIHT have created a Diversity & Inclusion Charter to pledge a commitment to a more equal and inclusive sector for all. There are now over 60 company signatories to this important charter. For more information on this and how to get involved click here or email education@ciht.org.uk

CIHT Theatre at Highways UK 2018

CIHT will be running free to attend industry briefings in our CIHT Theatre. The briefings will provide the opportunity to take part in interactive sessions looking at some of the latest initiatives and thinking in the highways and transportation sector. To see the full programme for the CIHT Theatre and to book your place, click here.