Jim Grace (Operations Director) has recently been made a Chartered Engineer and awarded a Fellowship from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). Both awards have come following an assessment process that was initiated in 2006 when Jim initially became an Incorporated Engineer and Member of the Institution.

The assessment process has been a unique one as Jim has become the first member of the institute to have completed a Professional Review Report, Career Development Learning and undergone a combined Chartership and Fellow assessment interview. This has all been made possible with support from the Institution and fellow Member Auditor David Eaton. Jim also wished to extend his thanks to Bob Nash who supported his application for Fellow and to Jane Noakes within PPMRG.

Jim said "It has always been a personal goal to achieve the awards ever since I started my career nearly 20 years ago. I'm delighted with the decision of the Professional Review Committee and hope that I can spur on others within the organisation to further their development".

The personal commitment shown is a real sign of the culture within the organisation to develop individuals both personally and professionally and that this is driven right from the top of the organisation down to the new graduates within the team. If anyone would like further information regarding membership to the IMechE please do not hesitate to contact Jim Grace on 0161 237 6830 or info@ijsc.co.uk.