Thomas Owen

Tom is a Senior Highways Engineer at Waterman Aspen, currently working with Warwickshire County Council on secondment. He plays a key role in delivering highway improvements, managing Section 278 programmes, leading public engagement activities, and reviewing developer-led schemes against industry standards. In recognition of his contributions to the profession, Tom was shortlisted for the CIHT West Midlands 2026 Emerging Professional Award. He also holds the NHSS M7 qualification for Client Officers and Managers in Temporary Traffic Management.

Haripreeth Iyer

Haripreeth Iyer is a Highway Design Engineer at Amey, working in the highways and transportation sector on nationally significant infrastructure projects across the UK. He has developed experience across highways and drainage design, with a focus on highways design, sustainable drainage, and site‑informed solutions.

His work involves supporting multidisciplinary teams and applying engineering judgement to improve design confidence, asset understanding, and resilient project outcomes.

Alongside his technical role, Haripreeth is a member of the CIHT West Midlands Committee and the Early Professionals Committee, and an alumni mentor with the University of Birmingham, supporting students and early‑career engineers exploring careers in engineering and transport.

Jimoh Ibrahim

Jimoh Ibrahim is a Principal Transport Planner, Project Manager and Road Safety Auditor at Haskoning, with over nine years' experience delivering transport planning, infrastructure, road safety and project management services across the UK and internationally. He leads the delivery of complex transport and highway projects, managing multidisciplinary teams, stakeholder engagement, programme governance, risk and budget control to achieve successful project outcomes.

Alongside his professional role, Jimoh is actively involved in the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT), serving as a Trustee and Council Member, helping to support the strategic direction and governance of the institution. He is also engaged with the CIHT West Midlands Region, contributing to regional activities that promote professional development, industry collaboration and the advancement of the transportation profession.

Meera Mistry

Meera Mistry is a Graduate Asset Management Consultant at AtkinsRéalis, with experience supporting professionals across a range of sectors, including rail and aviation. She is currently based at Heathrow Airport, contributing to one of the UK's most complex infrastructure environments through work supporting enterprise architecture and airport expansion initiatives.

Meera is currently working towards her IAM Certificate and is the UK NxtGen Co-Social Media Manager for the Institute of Asset Management (IAM). She was also shortlisted for the 2026 IAM NxtGen Awards in recognition of her work improving asset management systems and processes at Heathrow Airport.