Engineering professionals

Engineering professionals case studies

Ruth Kyriacos, EngTech, AMSOE, AMIRTE

"Being a member of SOE has given my qualifications recognition within industry, by way of Engineering Council registration. This makes me feel valued and gives me opportunities to develop professionally."

Nigel Rapley, IEng, MSOE, MBES

"As a member of SOE, I achieved Incorporated Engineer registration with Engineering Council. In addition, the SOE journals keep me up to date with what’s happening in my industry. Similarly, I regularly attend BES presentations, which are very interesting."

Ken Heatley, MSOE, MIPlantE

"Plant Engineer magazine keeps me informed about new technology, giving me regular access to technological updates."

Younger engineering professionals case studies

SOE is one of engineering’s staunchest supporters of apprenticeships and training. As a registered charity, we are committed to developing member’s ability and nurturing our industry’s next generation. Here’s what some of our younger members have to say about us.

Mark Cartlidge

"The nature of my job means I’m mostly in the workshop, so I find Transport Engineer magazine and the SOE website really useful for keeping up-to-date with what’s going on."

Matt Shakespeare, EngTech, AMSOE, AMIRTE

"The IRTE has given me official recognition for work I have been involved with throughout my career in the automotive industry. It also gives me excellent access to new industry information and technical developments."

Chris Britton

"Membership has been great for me, it has opened doors to develop my career and my employer now sees me as a professional."

Mark Batty, AMSOE

"I get lots of on-the-job training, but this is a great way to make contacts and to learn from other people."

Chris Cook, AMSOE, AMIRTE

"I think it's great that I receive Transport Engineer every month as part of my membership; it helps me learn more about the industry."

Brian Cook Jnr, AMSOE, AMIRTE

"I'm just starting out in my career and membership of IRTE proves to my employer that I take my career and professional development seriously."

Chris Ellis, MSOE, MIRTE

"I first joined SOE IRTE in approximately 1995 when I was advised by a college lecturer from Coalville Techinical College in Leicestershire. I remember him saying “It will stand you in good stead”, and it has.

"I joined a Volvo Truck & Bus dealership in North Wales at the age of 19. I spent six years there which included my apprenticeship and, by reading Transport Engineer monthly, I was always one step ahead and aware of new technology in the industry.

"I then took a job at a massive food retailer as an LGV driver and after two years I moved into a busy transport office as a transport scheduler. I was then offered a job with Mercedes Benz (Road Range) as a Heavy Goods Vehicle Technician, and I worked there for 18 months.

"I have recently set up a small garage business, which continues to build to this day. SOE IRTE has helped me obtain my CPC (national and international) using the qualifications I have gained over the years. I am currently making enquiries to gain an Operators’ Licence, to hopefully put my own heavy goods vehicle into operation with a national contractor.

"I now regard my SOE IRTE membership as an essential and important part of my professional credentials."