Young Engineers Network

About the Network

Chair: Josh Steel, Electracom

Vice Chair: Stan Thomas, Sontay Ltd.

Josh & Stan are supported by regional leads:

Kate O’Donnell, E.ON Control Solutions - North & Midlands

The Young Engineers Network is aimed at those under the age of 35 working in BCIA member companies.   The Network provides a platform for young BEMS engineers to come together to position and influence the growth of the sector and the profile and role of young engineers in the sector.  As a group, young engineers champion diversity in BEMS and provide opportunities for ongoing development and learning.  As well as meetings where the YEN focus on project activities and planning, they hold a series of events each year that include site visits, socials, CPD sessions etc. 

YEN is free to join for those employed with BCIA member companies. 

Be part of a network of like-minded industry professionals in a supportive, brand-agnostic, forum. The Network provides:

  • A platform for peer-to-peer collaboration, discussion and knowledge sharing

  • Formal and informal learning opportunities such as CPD sessions, industry talks, project site visits and product demonstration centres

  • Events and social activities to build a professional network

  • The opportunity to influence the growth, direction and profile of the Building Controls sector.

Corporate plan responsibilities

The YEN support:

  • Promoting Building Controls as a career of choice

  • Enabling collaboration and sharing of best practice

2025 Priorities

  • Planning a programme of accessible meetings and events

  • Engaging a wide range of Young Engineers and their employers to help grow the Network

Next Event

YEN Talks! Leadership. Delivered by Michael Holbrow.

4th February, London

Next Event

Distech Controls visit and workshop.

18th March, Birmingham