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SOE: The Society of Operations Engineers - Welcome

The SOE (Society of Operations Engineers) is a leading membership organisation for engineers in the transport, plant and engineer surveying industries. Whether you're starting, progressing or finishing your career the SOE is here to assist you in gaining professional recognition and career development.

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SOE Member Benefits

  • Professional and industry recognition
  • The latest technical and industry news
  • Full access to website including Members' Area
  • Career and CPD opportunities
  • Full access to technical information and guides

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SOE Sectors

We represent three professional engineering sectors:

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  • SOE Bes
  • SOE IPlantE

Institute of Road Transport Engineers

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Bureau of Engineer Surveyors

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Institution of Plant Engineers

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Matthew Shakespeare, IRTE "The IRTE has given me official recognition for work I have been involved with throughout my career in the automotive industry."
Matthew Shakespeare, IRTE
Neil Shaw, SOE BES "The SOE provide valuable information to Engineer Surveyors in the field and hold conferences on relevant engineering topics."
Neil Shaw, SOE BES
Andrew Dean, SOE IPlantE "Joining the IPlantE has made me realise how many people are involved with inspection . . . "
Andrew Dean, SOE IPlantE

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Becoming a member of SOE
SOE is a professional membership organisation that represents individuals and companies in the engineering industry over three professional sectors:

IRTE:Institute of Road Transport Engineers
Institute of Road Transport Engineers

iplante Institution of Plant Engineers
Institution of Plant Engineers

BES:Bureau of Engineer Surveyors
Bureau of Engineer Surveyors

ECUK: Engineering Council ukFind out how to gain registration with the Engineering Council

latest soe news

The hottest election in town……
23 April 2008
………… is not the one to choose the next London Mayor but the even more important election when our corporate members have the opportunity to influence the direction the Society and its Professional Sectors will take in the years ahead. . . .

SOE launches reward scheme
1 April 2008
SOE says it’s putting its money where its mouth is by rewarding real engineering commitment. . . .

2008 CV Show round-up
1 May 2008
If you missed the 2008 CV Show then note in your diary next year’s exhibition, held from 28-30 April 2009. . . .

new soe members

Next membership marking date is 3 June 2008. Be sure to get your application in before then.

whats new at Society of operations Engineers

Book SOE national events online
You can now book to attend SOE national events online – click here to see the latest events

SOE winners of the Membership Recruitment Award 2007 for their Armed Forces recruitment campaign Winner of the Membership Development Award (Recruitment) 2007.