Sorensen Civil Engineering has been awarded the CPD Accredited Employer Standard by Engineers Ireland in recognition of its continuing professional development (CPD) strategy.
L-R: Luke Treacy, Sorensen contracts manager; John Wallace, Sorensen managing director; Damien Owens, director general of Engineers Ireland; and Paraic McCarthy, Sorensen contracts manager.
Established in 1977, the Cork-based, multi-disciplinary construction company is a leader in the civil and marine sector. With a proven track record based on sound financial and management principles, the company endeavours to bring the same high degree of expertise, and a commitment to high standards of safety, quality, and environmental protection to all projects, large or small, providing innovative and progressive solutions to complex engineering challenges.
Recent projects completed by Sorensen Civil Engineering include Dinish Wharf Pier Extension in Castletownbere, Waterford IDA Industrial Estate Infrastructural Works, N73 Clogher to Waterdyke Cross Road Scheme in Cork and Youghal Eco Boardwalk.
John Wallace, managing director, said: “We are very pleased to be awarded the much-coveted CPD Accredited Employer Standard from Engineers Ireland.
Hard work, persistence and diligence
"This is a testament to the hard work, persistence and diligence of our professional management team who created and implemented our new CPD programme.
"The programme will enable the continued development and growth of our professional staff within a structured framework. It will also help to create an environment of learning and knowledge sharing that will drive the future growth of the business.
"Furthermore, the CPD programme will assist in attracting additional professional staff who are looking for professional growth opportunities within our industry.
“I wish to express my gratitude to Engineers Ireland and their audit team for their assistance and collaboration throughout the development of this CPD programme.”
Culture of ongoing development
Damien Owens, director general of Engineers Ireland, said: “On behalf of Engineers Ireland, I am pleased to award Sorensen Civil Engineering the CPD Accredited Employer Standard.
"Sorensen Civil Engineering has positioned itself as a strategic and innovative employer, ensuring that people development is central to growth. Their culture of ongoing development, learning and knowledge sharing has undoubtedly contributed to its success, and it is my hope that the company will continue to benefit from the strategic approach facilitated by the CPD Accredited Employer standard.”
The Engineers Ireland CPD Accredited Employer Standard is a strategic framework which enables engineers and engineering employers to raise competency levels and deliver tangible business benefits by investing in engineers through continuing professional development. For more information, visit: http://www.engineersireland.ie/cpd-training/cpd-accredited-employer-scheme.aspx