Senior Policy & Public Affairs Lead

As a professional body covering the built environment, our remit is to operate in the public interest. This is reflected through our policy positions which directly align with our Corporate Plan aims. These act as an official stance for what the CIOB believes in and guides the work we do at an industry and government level.

The construction industry has long faced challenges in recruiting enough applicants to maintain demand (skill shortages), as well as address skill demands in the existing workforce to meet evolving regulatory requirements and technological changes (skills gaps).

Quality and safety are the foundations of a professional, trusted construction industry. Quality is about the greater public good we expect from our buildings to promote human health, safety, and wellbeing as well as addressing today’s many social, cultural, environmental and economic concerns.

The built environment accounts for 25 per cent of UK emissions, with operational energy use making up approximately 19 per cent. Furthermore, the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) state 80 per cent of the UK’s current building stock will still be in use by 2050, highlighting the urgent need for retrofit to improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and improve overall comfort and liveability.

The CIOB works across Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales— to influence policy, promote high standards, and support local construction priorities. We collaborate with governments and industry bodies on areas such as building safety, quality improvement, procurement, and net zero, ensuring its professional standards align with each nation’s legislation and needs.

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Director of Policy, External Affairs and Research

Talk to me about all matters related to the CIOB Policy & Public Affairs team, in addition to policy formulation & development, value engineering, cost management, feasibility studies, and social housing.

Media Relations Manager

Talk to me about CIOB featuring in the news, including in industry magazines, national and regional newspapers and on TV and radio. Please send requests for interviews and written statements from media outlets my way and let me know if you’re working on anything which could be newsworthy, including positive stories from CIOB members.

Media Relations Officer

Talk to me about all things related to media, both internationally and in the UK.

Policy Development Manager

Talk to me about influencing policy makers on issues impacting the built environment and providing solutions through databased research.

Head of Policy and Public Affairs UK

Talk to me about policy analysis, research, campaign management and public affairs.

Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer – Wales

Talk to me about construction and built environment policy in Wales, particularly housing decarbonisation and SME pressures.

Senior Parliamentary & Public Affairs Officer

Talk to me about CIOB public affairs activity, policy positions, UK political party conferences, UK Government policy, Planning reform, New-build housing, and Housing quality.

Policy and Government Relations Manager – Australia

Talk to me about Australia, New Zealand, and international markets, Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), mental health in construction, and emerging trends in the built environment.

Policy and Public Affairs Manager - Ireland, Scotland and Wales

Talk to me about policy and public affairs in Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer – Scotland

Talk to me about built environment policy in Scotland, especially housing, retrofit, and skills.

Senior Policy and Public Affairs Coordinator

Talk to me about all matters related to CIOB’s Advisory Panels.

Policy and Public Affairs Officer – Central

Talk to me about our research, consultations, and how we engage policymakers.