Happy International Women’s Day from everyone at IES!

Today, we’re celebrating the incredible women across the company, from those out in the field, to the teams keeping our people safe, to the colleagues working behind the scenes to keep everything moving. Your dedication, expertise and energy drive IES forward every single day.

Earlier this year, we launched our Extra Mile Awards, giving colleagues the chance to recognise those who consistently go above and beyond. In our first round of nominations, we heard from some of the outstanding women who were put forward, and what it means to be recognised by their peers.

Mia, nominated for the Extra Mile Integrity Award, shared:
“I’m very grateful to be nominated for the Extra Mile Integrity Award. As a SHEQ Advisor in the Utilities Industry, my role is all about making sure we do the right thing – keeping people safe, protecting the environment, and maintaining the highest standards in everything we do. For me, Integrity is at the heart of that. With International Women’s Day this week, it’s also a great opportunity to recognise the growing contribution of women in our industry and continue encouraging more women to pursue careers in utilities.”

Sarah, Sandra and Gemma from our Gas Document Control & Databook team,  nominated for the Excellence Award said, “This award is especially meaningful in an industry that’s traditionally male‑dominated. Recognition like this helps shine a light on the leadership and innovation women bring, and shows how much progress we can make when our ideas and achievements are valued.”

In an industry that has traditionally seen fewer women entering technical and frontline careers, we’re proud to champion change, encouraging more women to join the utilities sector and build their careers with us, from our future leaders to our planners and field teams.

We also recently welcomed Suzie to our Business Development team. Here’s what she had to say about starting her journey with us:
“Starting here has shown me just how much opportunity there is for women in this industry. Joining the team I didn’t really know what to expect but it has been nothing short of a welcoming & inclusive experience. I can’t wait to see what is to come.”