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Avon & Somerset Search and Rescue
Join Brunel Western Regional Group and Jim Hardcastle, Team Leader ASSR, as he shares what it’s like to go on a call-out with a specialist volunteer search and rescue team.
If Digital is the Future, Why Is Capturing Value Still So Hard?
This webinar from The Manufacturer will challenge common assumptions about digital transformation and offer a pragmatic roadmap for turning digital investments into real business impact and profit.
DVSA / MOT Presentation
Join us for a DVSA/MOT presentation by Neil Barlow from the DVSA, covering key updates and insights on vehicle testing and regulation.
QTS Specialists’ Presentation on Rail Engineering
Join us for an insightful presentation by QTS specialists in rail engineering, where they will share expertise, innovations, and practical solutions shaping the future of the rail industry.
Our Resources
SOE News Summer 2025
This quarter's digital SOE News covers the IRTE Bus & Coach Awards, the HGV Skills Challenge and other society news.
Operations Engineer September 2025
September's edition of Operations Engineer.
Transport Engineer September 2025
This month in Transport Engineer: Skilled HGV technicians take centre stage, MAN unveils its complete range of high-tech electric trucks, and we explore the latest in charging infrastructure.
Transport Engineeer August 2025
August’s edition of Transport Engineer explores the industry’s skills crunch amid the green transition, unveils the latest technology and launches from RTX, and spotlights a new 7.5t BEV truck leading the charge in electrification.
Recent News
IRTE Northern Centre Opens New Season with Insight from the Traffic Commissioner
The IRTE Northern Centre opened its new CPD season with an exclusive presentation from Northwest Traffic Commissioner David Mullan. From digital security threats to real-life compliance cases, members were given a rare insight into the challenges facing the transport industry today.
First-ever IRTE HGV Skills Challenge hailed as a success at DAF Apprentice Academy
The Institute of Road Transport Engineers (IRTE), a sector of the Society of Operations Engineers (SOE), has celebrated the successful launch of the first-ever HGV Skills Challenge in partnership with DAF Trucks.
Why Engineers in 2025 Are Turning to Professional Institutions for Career Growth
Find out why engineers are joining the Society of Operations Engineers (SOE) in 2025. Learn how membership supports professional recognition, CPD, and career growth in transport, plant, and environmental sectors.
Top 5 Skills Every Engineer Needs in 2025
Discover the top 5 skills every engineer needs in 2025, from digital literacy to sustainability. Learn how SOE membership supports professional development and career growth.