SOE's specialist sector for environmental engineers
Our Environmental Professional Sector provides a forum for collaboration and the exchange of information on professional activities that support an environmentally sustainable future by reducing the impact of human activity on the global environment.
Sustainable activities embraced by the Environmental Sector include designing and maintaining products and systems to minimise environmental impact, and promoting efficient equipment use, reuse and recycling at end of life.
The goals of the Environmental Sector are to:
- Promote the development and sharing of knowledge and expertise on how environmental conditions, pollution and contamination affect equipment, structures, buildings and people
- Encourage the development of knowledge and expertise on how human activities and technologies affect the global environment.
- Encourage the application of sustainable technologies and methodologies
- Ensure the resilience and integrity of products and systems against environmental influences
- Improve the application of best practices and standardisation related to environmental engineering
Who can join the Environmental Professional Sector?
Members of the SOE Environmental Sector include engineers and professionals who are involved in:
- Applying and developing sustainable technologies and methodologies
- Establishing engineering knowledge and expertise on the effects and influences of equipment and environmental conditions
- Design, testing, assessing, operating and maintaining both products and systems, to enhance their integrity, performance, reliability, service life, reusability and disposability
- Collaborating in establishing and applying best practice and standardisation related to environmental engineering
- Providing education and training on environmental engineering as well as sustainable technologies and methodologies
Recent SOE News
Why join our Environmental Sector?
SOE members who join our Environmental Professional Sector unlock a range of exclusive benefits.
Connect with a community of engineer surveyors and access peer support and mentoring to help you develop and progress in your career.
Access Operations Engineer and Transport Engineer, SOE’s industry magazines, featuring trends and insights, industry news and more.
Read the minutes from recent Environmetal PSC meetings.
Hear from our members
By joining the SOE, I have further enhanced my knowledge of engineering application, especially towards sustainability in environmental practice. Furthermore, joining SOE has enabled me to gain access to a robust network of experts in various disciplines of engineering.
SOE offers a special opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of the latest technology, and at the same time, knowledge of real...
SOE membership gives me the confidence to take on exciting challenges, and reinforces my professional knowledge and credibility
Upcoming SOE Events and Webinars
Join the SOE today and unlock exclusive benefits and a network of industry support.
SOE Professional Sector FAQs
Have questions about SOE’s Professional Sectors? Find answers here about benefits, membership and more.
- What are the SOE Professional Sectors?
The SOE Professional Sectors bring together engineers and technical professionals working across a range of industries. Each Professional Sector supports its members by providing CPD opportunities, hosting events and networking opportunities, and issuing technical guidance and support.
- Which Professional Sector should I join?
Explore each of our different Professional Sectors, BES, Environmental, IPlantE, IRTE, and Operations, to see which align best with your career and industry experience.
- Can I belong to more than one professional sector?
If your role spans multiple disciplines, you may be able to engage with more than one sector to broaden your knowledge and professional network.
- Do I need to be an SOE member to join a sector?
Yes, Professional Sectors sit within SOE membership. Joining SOE gives you access to your chosen sector alongside wider member benefits, including professional recognition, CPD support and industry resources.
- What types of SOE membership are available?
The SOE offers a range of membership grades, including Member, Fellow, Associate, Apprentice, Graduate, and Student. Each is designed to reflect different career stages and levels of experience, helping you join at right point and progress over time.
- How do I become a member of SOE?
Once you have determined which SOE membership grades aligns with your career stage, you can join online here.