Specialist in land condition
The Specialist in Land Condition (SiLC) designation provides external stakeholders, including developers, regulatory bodies, and other professionals, with a trusted means to identify individuals who are expertly qualified and competent in land condition assessment, land contamination management, and the sustainable use of soil in construction. SiLCs ensure that soil and land resources are evaluated and managed to support sustainable development while maintaining environmental integrity and meeting regulatory standards.
National Quality Mark Scheme (NQMS)
Suitably Qualified Person Conversion Course and Exam
All registered SiLCs may become Suitably Qualified Persons (SQP) under the NQMS by passing a short Conversion Exam.
The National Quality Mark Scheme identifies the need for professionals in the industry to become Suitably Qualified Persons (SQP). SILC have been nominated the awarding body for SQPs.
Latest news
Welcoming Freddie as the Recently Qualified SiLC Representative
Freddie Kennedy, Associate Director at AtkinsRéalis, has stepped into the role of Recently Qualified SiLC representative on the SiLC Professional and Technical Panel (PTP), bringing …
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Considering becoming a SiLC? Here’s your next step…… Our upcoming Introduction to SiLC interactive session is now open for bookings ideal for anyone exploring the …
Read moreNew Leadership for the SiLC Professional and Technical Panel: Lucy Bethell Appointed Chair, with Carrie Rose as Deputy Chair
SiLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Lucy Bethell as Chair of the SiLC Professional and Technical Panel (PTP) and Carrie Rose as Deputy …
Read moreWSP Joins the SiLC Employers’ Scheme: Strengthening Excellence in Land Condition Across the UK
SiLC is delighted to welcome WSP as the newest organisation to join the SiLC Employers’ Scheme, further expanding the network of employers committed to raising …
Read moreAbout
The Specialist in Land Condition (SiLC) Register scheme was launched by the Urban Task Force in 1999, to recognise the skills of those working in the broader land condition sector.
A registered SiLC is a senior practitioner who has a broad awareness, knowledge and understanding of land condition issues, providing impartial and professional advice in their field of expertise. Entry to SiLC is gained through examination, which is held bi-annually.
The SiLC Register brings together professionals from a broad range of backgrounds who advise on land condition matters.
The SiLC Register is run and administered by a Professional and Technical Panel (PTP) which comprises representatives from the supporting professional bodies. The PTP develops and implements the registration process and is the ruling committee for individual registrations. SiLC is administered by Forum Court Associates.