The Institute of Quarrying (IQ) membership network is split up between 13 regional branches within the UK.
Each branch aims to support members in their career progression through continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities, webinars, site visits and technical events.
Branches additionally provide many networking opportunities for members to meet and socialise as a community, with events such as annual dinner dances and summer socials.
To view the latest events from IQ's branches, click below.
Below is a list of the Institute’s regional branches along with branch committee contact details.
All branches are run by volunteer members of the IQ.
Chair
Chris Rowan FIQ
Vice Chair (Shared)
Sarah-Jane Owen
Lewis Pinch TMIQ
Secretary
John Hattersley MIQ
Chair
James Tupman MIQ
Secretary
Brian Wiltshire FIQ
Chair
Thor Atkinson
Secretary
Dean Holmes MIQ
Chair
Sam Tarr MIQ
Secretary
Mary Carter FIQ
Chair
Hazen Bowskill FIQ
Secretary
Karl Barkley TMIQ
Chair
Edward Nethery
Vice Chair/ Secretary
Pierce Kirwan
Chair
Daniel Morgan MIQ
Secretary
Brett Morris
(Under Midlands Branch for caretaking)
For any queries, please contact IQ Head Office.
Phone: 0115 972 9995
Email: mail@quarrying.org.
IQ has a worldwide reputation for its standards and qualifications. As well as providing services and support directly in a number of countries, the IQ has affiliated national Institutes in:
If you are fortunate enough to find your career taking you to any of these countries, you can easily maintain your IQ membership.
To transfer your membership abroad please email mail@quarrying.org
The latest news from the IQ's branches.