Students & Careers
Join today
If you are studying at a UK college or university, you are welcome to join IHE and it's FREE until you turn 21.
Click on How to join for an application form.
You can move up the grades as you gain your qualifications and experience.
Why join an institution?
You need to keep in touch with fast moving knowledge and practice.
Networks open up new contacts and opportunities.
Pride in your achievements.
Find out the benefits.
Professional Engineer Registration
If you are aiming for Engineering Council registration, Document E1 summarises the entry requirements for the Professional Review which leads to registration.
Chartered Engineer: you need an MEng or BEng (Hons) plus an MSc and the right leadership experience.
Incorporated Engineer: you need a degree in engineering and experience with independent responsibility.
Engineering Technician: you need a National Certificate or equivalent and on the job experience.
These academic qualifications are the benchmarks: you can still become a registered professional with a range of other qualifications and experience using other routes to the review,
Training
For more on the sort of training you should look for, click here.
IHE accredits company training schemes to ensure quality provision to get you on the EC register faster.
The IHE Employer of the Year marks out top companies for training. Check it out on Highway Excellence Awards.
IHE's Professional Certificates define the competences specialists should be aiming for. Gaining a Professional Certificate publically demonstrates your knowledge and expertise.
The IHE deal
Proof of specialist competence
Professional Engineering Council recognition
Technical journals
News and ciews on the information you need
Good practice guidance
Why highways?
In Demand
Job satisfaction - with Top 100 companies
Help to shape transport in the UK
Make a difference to your community
Lots of opportunities for graduates in engineering, geography, science and many other discplines
Approved training provided by companies and professionals institutions
Learn with IHE
50% discount for IHE members on one course or conference in 2010. Saving you £112 in training courses in:
- Development control
- Traffic sign design
- Highway law
- Road construction
Book online as usual and claim one event half price.
