The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has a new director for Yorkshire and Humber.
Penny Marshall has been appointed to the post following the retirement of David Tattersall. Mr Tattersall was a key member of staff working for the institution for 17 years and was instrumental in setting up regionalisation within the organisation.
Ms Marshall has been working as interim director for the North East region for the past year, having joined ICE as membership development officer in 2012. She now leads both regions for ICE.
After graduating from Newcastle University with a BSc in civil engineering, she spent a brief period as a high school maths teacher before embarking on her engineering career, working in design and site roles with a number of North East local authorities.
She later moved to the then Department of Transport northern regional office and spent almost 20 years in the civil service.
The role of ICE membership development officer saw her take responsibility for advising and guiding members, graduates and trainees throughout their careers.
