EngTech numbers up: Society of Operations Engineers tops poll for fourth year

Friday, 12 February 2010 12:00 AM

Following the publication of the Engineering Council's end of year registration statistics, SOE (Society of Operations Engineers) again registered more members at EngTech (Engineering Technician) level than any other engineering institution.

SOE works tirelessly with companies, operators, colleges and training providers nationwide to give often overlooked engineering professionals recognition for their vital work.

SOE represents some 16,000 engineering professionals from the road transport, plant and engineer surveying sectors and members include engineers from the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force, the rail industry, as well as apprenticeship providers. SOE promotes best practice, and affords members numerous benefits, whilst encouraging and developing their careers.

SOE Professional Standards Manager Paul Bayly believes the engineering profession must remember apprentices and technicians are crucial to every success. He said: "By supporting this crucial element within engineering, SOE aims to promote a future that can rise to the challenges facing the industry."

SOE Business Development Manager Will Reeves said: "Many of SOE's Industry and Academic Partners are reaping the rewards of having their engineers associated with SOE. We consider ourselves the 'home of EngTech' and are committed to assisting new and experienced engineers gain professional recognition. Members' achievement in attaining EngTech status is a tribute to their competence and SOE is thrilled to have contributed to their development."

Andrew Ramsay, Chief Executive of the Engineering Council says, "We would like to congratulate SOE for supporting the registration of an impressive number of EngTech registrants for the fourth consecutive year. This accomplishment is proof of SOE's strong commitment to the professional development of its members, from the time they join the engineering industry through to their establishment as highly skilled members of the profession."

For more information about how SOE membership can boost your career, visit www.soe.org.uk.

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Editor's notes:

SOE (Society of Operations Engineers)

SOE is a professional membership organisation that represents around 17,000 individuals and companies in the engineering industry. The SOE has three professional sectors - IRTE, IPlantE and BES (see below for more details).

The Society 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.

SOE is a licensed member of the Engineering Council and can register members at all three levels, CEng, IEng and EngTech.

The SOE is online at www.soe.org.uk

IRTE (Institute of Road Transport Engineers)

IRTE, one of the most respected names in UK transport, was founded in 1944 and is recognised as an impartial voice of the industry. It encourages high standards of excellence with an emphasis on safety in operation, demonstrated by its research and education programme for members and industry. The IRTE is also a partner in the CV Show, alongside the RHA and SMMT.

IRTE members come from a wide variety of transport-related roles including apprentices and technicians in the light and heavy and bus and coach sectors, workshop managers, fleet engineers, transport managers and company directors.

IPlantE (Institution of Plant Engineers)

The IPlantE was founded in 1946 and is the Professional Sector for engineers, technicians and those with an interest in the specification, installation, operation and maintenance of industrial plant and services.

IPlantE members represent a huge range of engineering-related activities including static and rotating plant, industrial installation, mobile plant, power generation and distribution, utilities, system design, construction, production and maintenance and repair.

BES (Bureau of Engineer Surveyors)

BES was established in 1965 as a specialist technical organisation for engineer surveyors to keep up-to-date with relevant technical information. Engineer surveyors independently assess plant and machinery for legal compliance and technical risk. BES activities are also of interest to building services engineers, technical health and safety professionals and those involved in engineering facilities.

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