Lead with purpose. Shape the future.
At CIBSE, leadership means more than holding a position – it’s about living our values and driving positive change across the built environment. As a Board or Council Member, you’ll be part of a leadership team that:
- Leads with authority and integrity, championing innovative solutions to industry challenges.
- Empowers others through knowledge, training, and pathways to professional excellence.
- Champions safety, health, sustainability, and performance in the built environment.
- Inspires by encouraging diverse voices and perspectives to shape our collective future.
Joining the CIBSE Board or Council is one of the most impactful ways to contribute to our profession. Whether you’re an experienced leader or an emerging voice, this is your chance to influence strategy, support our community, and leave a lasting mark on the Institution and the wider industry.
Nominations for 2026 now open till 15 October
Ready to make a difference?
If you share our vision and values, we encourage you to put yourself forward or encourage a colleague to nominate themselves. By joining CIBSE’s leadership team, you will play a central role in shaping the future of the Institution and the profession we serve.
Lead the way.
Step into a leadership role with CIBSE. By joining our Board or Council, you’ll help guide the Institution and influence the future of the profession. Nominate yourself – or encourage someone you know.
Look at how the Institution Officers, Board and Council Members are selected below
The Board is the Institution’s governing body. It comprises seven Officers:
- President
- President-Elect
- Three Vice-Presidents
- Honorary Treasurer
- Immediate Past President
Alongside these Officers, there are Elected Members – the positions for which nominations are usually open. The number of vacancies may vary depending on existing terms.
- Vice-Presidents and the Honorary Treasurer are appointed by the existing Board who take recommendations from the Nominations Panel.
- President-Elect and Board Member positions may be subject to an election if nominations exceed available vacancies.
As a member of the Board or Council, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Influence the profession: Play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of CIBSE and the wider industry.
- Drive change: Lead initiatives tackling today’s key challenges facing the profession, including sustainability, innovation, and professional development.
- Expand your network: Collaborate with a diverse group of professionals, academics, and industry leaders who are passionate about building services engineering and the built environment.
- Enhance your leadership skills: Gain valuable experience in governance, strategy, and leadership that can enhance your career.
The Nominations Panel will assess applications against clear scoring criteria. Please ensure your application provides evidence of the following:
- CIBSE and industry experience
- Awareness of building services challenges at local, national, and global levels.
- Commitment to CIBSE and ability to promote it positively.
- Understanding of CIBSE’s objectives, activities, and stakeholders.
- Team and leadership skills
- Ability to work effectively in teams and understand different roles.
- Strong listening and constructive challenge skills.
- Awareness and application of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) principles.
- Board-level competence
- Strategic thinking and policy development.
- Respect for confidentiality and collective responsibility.
- Understanding of financial management and reporting.
The Council is a much larger consultative body that advises the Board on Institution policy. It represents the breadth of CIBSE’s networks, with members drawn from Regions, Societies, Groups, Standing Committees and several elected positions.
For 2026, nominations are invited for three council vacancies.
We are seeking committed and enthusiastic members who:
- Share our vision: A commitment to promoting excellence in the built environment.
- Bring diverse perspectives: We encourage applications from underrepresented groups, to ensure a broad range of voices are heard.
- Are passionate about the future of the profession: A desire to contribute to the ongoing development of building services engineering and the built environment at large.
Eligibility criteria and application process
