The Society of Professional Engineers
(Established 1969)
For the Promotion of the Qualification and Status of the Professional Engineer Worldwide
Brian Richard Dixon
BA, PEng, MBEng, P/PGIS, Hon FGIS, Hon HKI Const E, SASPE, Hon FASI, MSPE
Brian entered the construction industry in 1947 when he enrolled on a full time course at Grimsby College of Technology. He progressed through his studies achieving a Diploma in Building Specification and Quantities. He has an interest in our heritage and has attended events linked to the repair and maintenance of ancient buildings and supported the Society for Protection of Ancient Buildings.
In 1980 he diversified and extended his career achieving a BA Degree in Architecture (at the Pacific Western University in the USA) and a Diploma in Arbitration.
Brian was an Articled Surveyor and Company Director working with Shering Builders in Hampshire, as a Surveyor and Estimator he has special responsibilities for National Trust, Listed and Church Buildings. His career included a period of National Service.
Brian is currently President of the Society of Professional Engineers, Member of the Association of Building Engineers, the Ecclesiastical Architects and Surveyors Association and the Ecclesiological Society. He is also a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Arbitrators and the City of London.
Brian has always supported the Scouting Movement, holding a variety of positions including the role of Deputy District Commissioner and during this period, he also carried out support work linked to developments in Uganda.
He is a supporter of the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and the Princes Trust.