We’re rebuilding – and we want you with us
The ICorr Corrosion Engineering Division (CED) is undergoing a major refresh – and we’re looking for passionate corrosion professionals across the UK to help shape our next chapter.
Whether you’re working in energy, infrastructure, materials, asset integrity or beyond – if you care about corrosion and want to share your knowledge, build your profile, and contribute to a growing technical community… we’d love to hear from you.
We’re establishing a new committee to align with our refreshed structure and strategy. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive, cross-sector group with a shared vision:
Our Vision: To champion corrosion engineering through connection, collaboration, and contribution – bringing professionals together to share practical insights, tackle emerging challenges, and influence industry best practice.
Who We’re Looking For?
We welcome expressions of interest from individuals who are:
• Based in the UK
•Working in or passionate about corrosion engineering and science
• Keen to contribute their ideas, experience and time
•Interested in building their network, shaping strategy, or supporting technical activities
Whether you’re early in your career or a senior specialist, there’s a place for you.
Committee Opportunities
We’re currently seeking:
• Vice Chair (with possible progression to Chair)
•Working Party Leads – guiding topic-based technical communities
•Committee Members – supporting events, outreach, and growth
Working Parties – Lead or Get Involved
As part of our revitalised structure, we’re forming broad, strategic working parties designed to be more inclusive, collaborative, and aligned with industry challenges:
Each group will meet 2–3 times a year and contribute to events, discussions, and outputs.
What’s involved?
We’re a volunteer-led committee and aim to keep involvement flexible, rewarding, and well-supported. Typical contributions include:
• Bi-monthly online committee meetings (30–60 mins)
• Working Party involvement (2–3 short meetings per year)
• Helping shape or promote our events and outputs
• Supporting outreach, mentoring, or knowledge-sharing
Key Annual CED Events
•ICorr CED One-Day Technical Conference
(April – aligned with Corrosion Awareness Day)
• Paul McIntyre Award Presentation & Celebration
• Technical Webinar (November/December)
• ICorr AGM Participation and Reporting
What’s Next for the CED?
Our priorities for 2025–2026
• Rebuild a diverse, cross-sector committee
• Launch working parties aligned to current challenges
• Enhance our online presence and resource hub
• Strengthen collaboration with the Corrosion Science Division
• Celebrate excellence through the Paul McIntyre Award
• Continue growing our flagship events and technical visibility
Interested in Joining?
If you’re motivated by collaboration, knowledge-sharing and professional growth – and want to help move corrosion engineering forward – we want to hear from you.
Get in touch: Danny Burkle, Chair, Corrosion Engineering Division, Email: CEDchair@icorr.org
