Definition
A Fellow is a senior and highly experienced civil engineering surveyor and a voting member of the Institution. Fellow is the most senior grade of membership.

Eligibility
A Fellow Member will have:

• Met all of the qualification requirements for Corporate membership.
• At least fifteen years relevant experience (or a postgraduate qualification and ten years relevant experience).
• Three ICES Fellows as sponsors.
• A Letter of Recommendation from the Principal Sponsor.

Benefits of Membership
In addition to the core benefits of membership, the Fellow grade also offers:

• The award of the designatory letters, FInstCES.
• Full recognition as a senior and highly experienced civil engineering surveyor.
• ICES voting rights as a Fellow.
• The opportunity to become involved in the governance of the Institution (e.g. nomination for election to Council of Management).
• Ten copies per year of the Institution journal, Civil Engineering Surveyor.
• Access to ICES regional events programme.

How to Apply
The Fellow grade application document must include:

For first time applicants: Application Form ICES101 (signed by three sponsors).
For existing members: Upgrade Form ICES102 (signed by three sponsors).
A passport sized photograph.
A letter of recommendation from the principal sponsor.
Three copies of a detailed CV (2,000 words).
A record of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) undertaken in the last two years.
The necessary application fee.

Please return all requested documentation to the Education, Training and Membership Officer at ICES Head Office.

Note: Applicants for Fellow grade will normally be asked to attend a review interview.