1. Whose MSc is it anyway? Jason Russell, Assistant Director Surrey County Council, Highways Mark Jones, Head of Collaboration and Partnership, University of Brighton

2. Presenters: Jason Russell, Assistant Director Surrey County Council, Highways Mark Jones, Head of Collaboration and Partnership, University of Brighton

3. Workshop Plan Background on SE7 and commercial drivers How the Highway Engineering MSc fits with HMEP & SE7 strategy The MSc as it is today Development of the MSc The development challenge – an employer perspective The development challenge – a university perspective The delivery challenge Why it worked Q&A

4. Highways Sector Technical challenges

5. Economic pressures have led to a significant reduction in public expenditure Roads are essential to the economic prosperity of the country But now the challenges are greater.............. Collaboration Asset Management Benchmarking and performance Procurement, contracting and standardisation

6. Collaboration SE7/Contractors

7. The MSc today Highway Engineering People Skills Management Skills Technical Knowledge Application Ability Contractual Matters Understanding of (Political) Context Design Skills Legal and Moral Obligations

8. The MSc today Highway Engineering Context Engineering Theory Design & Implementation Contracts Asset Management Engineering Management

9. The MSc today Month123456789101112131415161718 Module Ind’ Highway Engineering Context (20) Highway Contracts (10)Highway Engineering Theory (10)Dissertation Prep' Highway Engineering, Design and Implementation (30) Highway Asset Management and Engineering (30) Highway Engineering Management (20)

10. The MSc today Mentors Ensuring Learning Opportunities – In role – In post – Rotation Action Learning Sets Portfolio, Learning Logs and Reflection Intensive Weeks

12. Development– the process Commitment at a senior level Forming the development team Developing understanding and getting personal buy in Consortium relationships Language and vocabulary

13. The development challenge – an employer’s perspective Diverse organisations: – Counties/Unitaries – Public/Private Technical/non-technical balance Working with a University

14. The development challenge - a university perspective MSc The consortium Students QAA framework Validation Accreditation Short term/Long Term Technical/Management/Soft Skills

15. The delivery challenge Optimising 5 Days Enthusing students Maintaining relevance Balance of subject support, learning skills support and new material. Availability of high quality speakers Specialists – used to presenting information rather than facilitating discussion

16. Why it worked Addresses a significant capability gap Personal commitment from everyone involved Support from the wider construction sector Excellent value for money Absolute commitment from key individuals Strong management development team Blend of high level practitioners from the field Unwavering support from key players Ace team!!!

17. Thank you Questions & Observations?