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.

SOE News Summer 2025

This quarter's digital SOE News covers the IRTE Bus & Coach Awards, the HGV Skills Challenge and other society news.

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.

Operations Engineer September 2025

September's edition of Operations Engineer.

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.

The Pirbright Institute joins SOE as a Corporate Partner

The Pirbright Institute joins SOE as a Corporate Partner, supporting engineering excellence, professional development, and future-ready engineers.

Electric Buses and HGVs: The Engineering Challenges Behind the Transition

Electric buses and HGVs face big engineering challenges in batteries, charging, and maintenance. Discover how SOE supports engineers leading this transition.

The Thames Barrier: Engineering Resilience on the River Thames

The Thames Barrier is one of the UK’s greatest engineering achievements, as climate change intensifies, its design shows the value of resilience.

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.

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