A competency-based system for assessment, training and development of engineers

All civil engineering, whether it be design or construction, relies on the skills of its major resource: people. This paper describes a competency-bas ed system which Carillion (formerly Tarmac Construction Services) has devel oped over the past three years to structure its approach to identifying job skill requirements and assessing employee capabilities. The system has hel ped the company and its engineers to identify training and development need s, measure performance and develop personal career development plans.