Niall McKay

Chair, BICS Steering Committee

Niall is a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers. He graduated from Leeds University in 1995 and began work for British Waterways, now Canals and Rivers Trust. He then moved to WS Atkins, now AtkinsRéalis, in 2000. Throughout this time, Niall has worked predominantly on existing infrastructure management, delivering inspections, monitoring, refurbishment and strengthening work on many high-profile structures including the Humber Bridge, Tame Valley Viaduct, Orwell Bridge, amongst others. Niall is currently leading the technical delivery of the Tees Transporter Bridge in Middlesbrough, one of only 2 designated operational bridges of this type in the UK.

Complimenting his role overseeing the technical delivery of O&M work across the international AtkinsRéalis group, Niall has sat on the BICS Steering Committee since its formation in 2014, working alongside key industry partners from National Highways, Transport Scotland, Network Rail, Adept and others. Niall is the current Chair of the Committee.

My Sessions at Day 1

Wednesday 10 March 2027

12:45

Setting the Benchmark: Bridge Inspector Certification Scheme (BICS) Update

12:45 - 12:50

The Bridge Inspector Certification Scheme sets a recognised standard for the people who inspect our bridges. Niall McKay gives an update on the scheme and why certification matters to owners and inspectors alike.

  • The latest developments in the scheme
  • How certification raises inspection quality and consistency
  • How inspectors and employers can get involved