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Gradcracker is developing close relationships with leading bodies in the engineering industry who can offer advice to graduates.
You will find below a list of links to a variety of organisations which can provide you with valuable information regarding your chosen engineering discipline.
The Engineering Institutes are all listed here and there are also websites from industry bodies.
The Institute of Acoustics is the UK's professional body for those working in acoustics, noise and vibration. It was formed in 1974 from the amalgamation of the Acoustics Group of the Institute of Physics and the British Acoustical Society. The Institute of Acoustics is a nominated body of the Engineering Council, offering registration at Chartered and Incorporated Engineer levels.
Visit...Agricultural Engineers (IAgrE), The Institution of
Asphalt Technology, Institute of (IAT)
The Institute is the Professional Body for persons working in the field of Asphalt Technology and for those interested in all aspects of the Manufacture, Placing, Technology and Uses of materials containing Asphalt or Bitumen.
Visit...Automotive Engineer Assessors (IAEA), The Institute of
Founded in 1932, the Institute represents more than 1,500 automotive engineer assessors who are responsible for a range of activities. Members are expected to continually update their knowledge and ensure that they remain aware of new developments and working practices.
Visit...Automotive Engineers UK (SAE), Society of
The Society of Automotive Engineers has more than 92,000 members who share information and exchange ideas for advancing the engineering of mobility systems. SAE is your one-stop resource for standards development, events, and technical information and expertise used in designing, building, maintaining, and operating self-propelled vehicles for use on land or sea, in air or space.
Visit...BCS is the leading professional body for those working in IT. We have over 65,000 members in more than 100 countries and are the qualifying body for Chartered IT Professionals (CITP). We are also an international awarding body for a wide range of qualifications for both users of IT and IT specialists.
Visit...British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing
The Institute aims to cater for all who work in NDT, from professor to student and from operator to chartered engineer. Its purpose is to promote the advancement of the science and practice of NDT and all other associated materials testing disciplines.
Visit...Building Engineers, The Association of
The Association of Building Engineers (ABE) is the professional body for those specialising in the technology of building. The ABE provides the prime qualification Building Engineer, a title that exactly reflects the professional expertise of members and one that is readily understood in the European Union and beyond.
Visit...Building Services Engineers, Chartered Institution of
CIBSE promotes the career of building services engineers by accrediting courses of study in further and higher education, by approving workbased training programmes and providing routes to full professional Registration, including Chartered Engineer, Incorporated Engineer and Engineering Technician. Once you are qualified, CIBSE offers you a range of services, all focussed on maintaining and enhancing professional excellence throughout your career.
Visit...Cast Metals Engineers, Institute of
The aim of the institute is to bring together people from all sectors and levels, to offer help and advice, technical support and professional development opportunities, helping our members make the most of their careers in the castings industry.
Visit...Chemical Engineers, Institution of
The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) is an international professional membership organization for people who have an interest in and relevant experience in chemical engineering. We are the only organization to award Chartered Chemical Engineer status.
Visit...Civil Engineers, Institution of
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is a registered charity that strives to promote and progress civil engineering. We believe that civil engineers are "at the heart of society, delivering sustainable development through knowledge, skills and professional expertise."
Visit...Concrete Technology (ICT), The Institute of
The Institute of Corrosion is a Learned Society and Registered Charity that has been serving the corrosion science, technology and engineering management and economic needs of individuals, academe and industry since 1959 in the fight against corrosion, which costs the UK around 4% of GNP per annum.
Visit...Cost Engineers, Association of (ACostE)
ACostE represents the professional interests of those with responsibility, at all levels, for the prediction, planning and control of resources and cost for activities that involve engineering, manufacturing, and construction.
Visit...Diesel and Gas Turbine Engineers (IDGTE), The Institution of
The Institution is a professional affiliate of the Engineering Council UK and was established in 1913 as the Diesel Engine Users Association. It’s objectives are to serve its membership by advancing the design, development, manufacture, application, operation and maintenance of reciprocating internal combustion engines, gas turbines and their related fields.
Visit...The Energy Institute (EI) is the leading professional body for the energy industries, supporting almost 13,500 professionals internationally. A Royal Charter membership organisation, the Energy Institute serves society with independence, professionalism and a wealth of expertise in energy matters, creating a home for energy professionals and a scientific and technical reservoir for industry.
Visit...Engineering and Technology, Institution of
The Institution of Engineering and Technology is one of the world’s leading professional societies for the engineering and technology community. The IET has more than 150,000 members in 127 countries and offices in Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific. The IET provides a global knowledge network to facilitate the exchange of ideas and promote the positive role of science, engineering and technology in the world.
Visit...Engineering Designers, The Institution of
Environmental Engineers, Society of
The Society of Environmental Engineers (SEE), is a professional Society which exists to promote awareness of the discipline of environmental engineering, and to provide members of the Society with information, training and representation within this field.
Visit...Fire Engineers, Institution of
The IFE is a non profit making professional body with a rapidly growing membership of over 11,000 and a global reach that extends through 39 international branches. Licensed by the Engineering Council (UK), the IFE upholds professional standards within all public and private fire sectors by offering assessment of knowledge, experience and development and engages with major stakeholders to offer international conferences, identify and promote good practice and enhance technical networks worldwide.
Visit...Gas Engineers and Managers, Institution of
IGEM is a professional membership body for companies and individuals in the gas industry. As a global network, with a Royal Charter, our aim is to disseminate information to all in the gas industry.
Visit...Healthcare Engineering & Estate Management, Institute of
The Institute is established for the public benefit to promote the art and science of Healthcare Engineering and Estate Management and to advance research, education and training. IHEEM is a specialised Institute which provides a useful and necessary service to its members and the health service.
Visit...Highway Incorporated Engineers, Institute of
Improving the highway environment to deliver a safe, sustainable transport system. Providing professional leadership and developing and sharing knowledge and standards for Incorporated Engineers, Engineering Technicians and Chartered Engineers
Visit...Highways & Transportation, Institution of
The Institution of Highways & Transportation is a learned society concerned specifically with the planning, design, construction, maintenance and operation of land-based transport systems and infrastructure. With over 11,500 members, IHT [The Institution of Highways & Transportation] offers routes to qualifications such as Chartered and Incorporated Engineer status and also Transport Planning Professional.
Visit...Lighting Engineers, Institution of
The Institution of Lighting Engineers (ILE) is the UK and Ireland's largest and most influential professional lighting association, dedicated solely to excellence in lighting. The Institution is a registered charity, a limited company and a licensed body of the Engineering Council.
Visit...Marine Engineering, Science and Technology, Institute of
The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) is the international membership organisation and learned society for marine science, engineering and technology professionals.
Visit...Materials, Minerals and Mining, Institute of
The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) is a major UK engineering institution whose activities encompass the whole materials cycle. It exists to promote and develop all aspects of materials science and engineering.
Visit...Mathematics and its Applications (IMA), The Institute of
The Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) is the UK's learned and professional society for mathematicians and its applications. It promotes mathematics research, education and careers, and the use of mathematics in business, industry and commerce.
Visit...Measurement and Control, Institute of
The Institute of Measurement & Control - Britain's foremost professional body for the Automation Industry - provides members with routes to Engineering Council registration as Chartered and Incorporated Engineers, and Engineering Technicians. The Institute is not tied to a single application area, nor is it limited in the technologies and disciplines it may embrace.
Visit...Mechanical Engineers, Institution of
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers is the fastest growing professional engineering institution in the UK. Our 80,000 members work at the heart of the country’s most important and dynamic industries.
Visit...Metal Finishing (IMF), The Institute of
The Institute of Metal Finishing is internationally recognised for its expertise in all aspects of surface finishing, surface engineering, plating and coating.
Visit...Naval Architects, Royal Institution of
The Royal Institution of Naval Architects is an internationally renowned professional institution whose members are involved at all levels in the design, construction, maintenance and operation of marine vessels and structures.
Visit...Nuclear Engineers, Institution of
The British Nuclear Energy Society, which was first established in 1962, is the leading UK learned body for all person interested in nuclear energy. The BNES functions almost completely by the contributions of volunteers who provide their experience and dedication to fulfil its objectives.
Visit...Operations Engineers, Society of
The Society of Operations Engineers (SOE) promotes safe, efficient and environmentally sustainable operations engineering to the benefit of the community at large, through the support of best practice and health and safety initiatives, a commitment to the professional development of its members and by influencing legislation and design.
Visit...OPITO - The Oil and Gas Academy
The Oil and Gas Academy
Visit...Physics & Engineering in Medicine, Institute of
The Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine is dedicated to bringing together physical science, engineering and clinical professionals in academia, healthcare services and industry,with the purpose of improving the understanding, detection and treatment of disease and the management of patients.
Visit...The Institute of Physics is a scientific charity devoted to increasing the practice, understanding and application of physics. It has a worldwide membership of over 36,000 and is a leading communicator of physics-related science to all audiences, from specialists through to government and the general public.
Visit...Plumbing and Heating Engineering, Institute of
The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) is the UK's professional and technical body for all plumbing and heating professionals. The Institute is a registered educational charity with the prime objective of improving the science, practice and principles of plumbing and heating engineering in the public interest.
Visit...Project Management, Association for (APM)
APM is the largest independent professional body of its kind in Europe. Our aim is to develop and promote project management across all sectors of industry and beyond. APM Members are skilled and experienced professionals recognised in the UK and throughout the world via International Project Management Association
Visit...Railway Signal Engineers, Institution of
The Institution of Railway Signal Engineers, known more usually as the IRSE, is an international organisation, active throughout the world. It is the professional institution for all those engaged or interested in railway signalling and telecommunications and allied disciplines.
Visit...Refrigeration (IoR), The Institute of
Refrigeration and air conditioning play a vital part in the lives of everyone in the modern world. If you work in these fields you can demonstrate your professionalism by becoming a member of the IOR. It is an independent organisation, run for refrigeration and air conditioning professionals by refrigeration and air conditioning professionals.
Visit...The Royal Aeronautical Society is the one multidisciplinary professional institution dedicated to the global aerospace community. Anybody who is a professional within the aerospace industry can belong to the Society.
Visit...Royal Engineers (InstRE), The Institution of
The Institution of Royal Engineers (InstRE) is an Engineering Institution whose membership is open to serving and past members of the Corps of Royal Engineers and Military Engineers from other affiliated Armies. The Institution is the only military engineering Institution licensed by the Engineering Council (UK).
Visit...Structural Engineers, Institution of
The Institution of Structural Engineers is the world’s largest membership organisation dedicated to the art and science of structural engineering. The core work of the Institution is supporting and protecting the profession of structural engineering by upholding professional standards and acting as an international voice on behalf of structural engineers.
Visit...The Chartered Quality Institute (CQI)
The Chartered Quality Institute is the chartered body for quality management professionals. Established in 1919 and formerly the Institute of Quality Assurance, we gained a Royal Charter in 2006, and became the CQI shortly afterwards in January 2007.
Visit...The Motor Industry, Institute of
The IMI is the professional association for individuals working in the motor industry. The Institute is the Sector Skills Council for the automotive retail industry, part of the Skills for Business network and also the governing body for the Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA) scheme.
Visit...The Safety and Reliability Society (SaRS)
SaRS is an internationally recognised society whose purpose is to represent engineers and scientists working in the important fields of Safety and Reliability. Our objective is to enhance the professionalism and reputation of all those involved in safety and reliability technology.
Visit...UK resource centre for women in Science, Engineering & Technology
University of Bradford Engineering Society
Water and Environmental Management, Chartered Institution of
The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) is the leading professional and examining body for scientists, engineers, other environmental professionals, students and those committed to the sustainable management and development of water and the environment.
Visit...Water Officers, Institution of
IWO is the only professional body concerned solely with the water industry. Formed in 1945, the purpose of IWO is to provide unparalleled opportunities to help our members increase their knowledge about those topics that are crucial to the future success of the industry.
Visit...The Welding Institute is a professional institution, a learned society and a Licensed Member of The Engineering Council (ECUK). The Society is open to all who have an interest in welding, joining, materials and allied technologies.
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