Integrity
ETHICS & INTEGRITY
As a reputable Civil Engineering Consultancy we aim to uphold the highest standards of professional conduct including openness, fairness, honesty and integrity.
We promise to:
- act in a reliable and trustworthy manner
- respect confidentiality
- be alert to the ways in which their work and behaviour might affect others and respect the privacy, rights and reputations of other parties and individuals
- declare conflicts of interest
- avoid deception and take steps to prevent or report corrupt practices or professional misconduct
- reject bribery and improper influence
RESPECT for LIFE, LAW and ENVIRONMENT
An addition we have a duty to obey all applicable laws and regulations and give due weight to facts, published standards and guidance along with the wider public interest. We will:
- hold paramount the health and safety of others and draw attention to hazards
- ensure our work is lawful and justified
- recognise the importance of physical and cyber security and data protection
- respect and protect personal information and intellectual property
- protect, and where possible improve, the quality of built and natural environments
- maximise the public good and minimise both actual and potential adverse effects for their own and succeeding generations
- take due account of the limited availability of natural resources
- uphold the reputation and standing of the profession
ACCURACY & RIGOUR
SACE will acquire and use wisely the understanding, knowledge and skills needed to perform our role. We endeavour to:
- always act with care perform services only in areas in which they are currently competent or under competent supervision
- keep their knowledge and skills up to date
- assist the development of engineering knowledge and skills in others
- present and review theory, evidence and interpretation honestly, accurately, objectively and without bias, while respecting reasoned alternative views
- identify, evaluate, quantify, mitigate and manage risks not knowingly mislead or allow others to be misled
LEADERSHIP & COMMUNICATION
We will abide by and promote high standards of leadership and communication by always:
- being aware of the issues that engineering and technology raise for society, and listening to the aspirations and concerns of others
- promoting equality, diversity and inclusion
- promoting public awareness and understanding of the impact and benefits of engineering achievements
- being objective and truthful in any statement made in our professional capacity
- challenging statements or policies that cause us professional concern