Upcoming Events
Enhancing Safety and Efficiency: Modern Refuelling and Lubrication Systems for the Transport Industry
Join IRTE Scottish Ayrshire for an insightful evening exploring the latest in vehicle safety equipment, refuelling, and lubrication systems for the road, rail, marine, and construction industries. Discover how modern safety systems improve operational safety, enhance efficiency, and reduce environmental impact.
BG Powerflow Presentation
Join us for a presentation on BG Powerflow by Andy Cotton, exploring the system’s features, benefits, and practical applications
The Science of Collision Investigation
Join us for an exclusive presentation with an experienced officer from the Durham Constabulary, as we explore the latest breakthroughs in Road Traffic Collision investigation. Discover how cutting-edge scientific techniques are being applied right here in the Darlington and Durham operational area to uncover the truth behind incidents on our roads.
Talking Trailers
Join us for ‘Talking Trailers’, featuring a senior TIP Group representative discussing industry challenges, sustainability and electrification.
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
Zurich Engineering and SOE Partnership Empowers Over 400 Staff Through Professional Membership
The Society of Operations Engineers (SOE) is celebrating a major milestone in its ongoing partnership with Zurich Engineering with more than 400 employees signing up to become members of SOE, marking a landmark achievement in the organisations’ shared mission to champion professional standards across the engineering and operations sectors.
SOE and T&RS Engineering Strengthen Pathway to Professional Recognition for Graduate Engineers
The Society of Operations Engineers (SOE) is pleased to announce T&RS Engineering have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with SOE, confirming their graduate development program meets the Engineering Council’s Incorporated Engineer (IEng) Professional Status.
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.