CICES Elects Youngest Ever President

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05 September 2025

The Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors has elected its youngest-ever president, Alexandra Pearsall.

An associate director at Turner & Townsend, Alexandra (Alex) has contributed to major projects including HS2, Heathrow Airport, the London 2012 Olympics and the Tottenham Court Road station upgrade. At 32, Alex is the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors' (CICES) youngest-ever president.

Alex took over the role at the Annual General Meeting, succeeding Alison Watson MBE.

“I’m honoured to step into the role of CICES president,” Alex said. “Having served on Council of Management for the past five years, I’m excited to explore how we can drive progress under my presidential theme of Shaping the Future of Construction.

"I’d also like to thank Alison Watson for her dedication and leadership over the past year. I look forward to working closely with the CICES team and our members on exciting initiatives shaping the future of our industry and as president, I hope to help demonstrate the impact that the industry can have on improving lives.”

The theme for Alexandra’s presidential term is “Shaping the Future of Construction”,  focusing on the skills gap, digital and the industry’s culture. 

Simon Hamlyn, CEO at CICES said: “I am delighted that Alex is our new president. In her years serving as a Council of Management member and trustee, Alex’s support and passion for the future of the industry is evident and Alex was instrumental in setting up our Tomorrow’s Leaders Committee.”

"With Alex as our new president, the Council of Management, regional, core committees and panels and my colleagues are looking forward to embracing the presidential theme – Shaping the Future of Construction.”

Picture: a photograph of Alex seated in an armchair in front of large floor-to-ceiling windows. Image Credit: CICES

Article written by Ella Tansley | Published 05 September 2025

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