BCE MDP: Early Bird Registration Closes 19 December 2025!

Unlock your potential as a consulting engineering leader with CESA’s School of Consulting Engineering’s 2026 Business of Consulting Engineering Management Development Programme (BCE MDP).   

This focused programme, starting mid-February 2026, helps you master the business side of consulting engineering, preparing you for greater responsibility and success. Are you ready to lead?

The early bird applications for the  BCE MDP closes on 19 December 2025. We invite our members to apply now for this strategic investment in your company’s future leadership, tailored for young professionals. There are only 30 spots available, so be sure to book your spot today! 

With the new Employment Equity targets for large employers, upskilling your existing talent is not just a nice-to-have, but a must-have. CEOs and HR Practitioners, who invest in their top-performing young engineers through the BCE MDP, build a dynamic, motivated workforce ready to take on broader responsibilities and drive business performance. 

The BCE MDP equips young professionals with essential skills across five core modules: 

  • Project Delivery: A comprehensive understanding of the full project lifecycle, focusing on the consulting engineer’s roles and responsibilities from inception to closeout. 
  • Legal & Contract Law: Foundational understanding of the legal system, business structures, and key principles of contract and construction law. 
  • Business & Project Finance: Practical insights into budgeting, costing, financial processes, administration, and financial analysis for engineering projects. 
  • Consulting Engineering Environment: A comprehensive understanding of the industry’s structure and operations, including quality and risk management, sustainability, health & safety, and ethics. 
  • Interpersonal Skills: Development of leadership, people management, problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict, stress, and time management skills. 
 

Sign up for our 2026 BCE MDP here