IMechE Virtual Library . Please login to the Members' Area and select the Virtual Library menu option. Snapshots
Provides market research reports listing the main companies in this sector.
EBSCO
Provides datamonitor market research reports for this sector.
The following websites may also be of interest:
Kompass
This company database is available in the library. Staff can conduct a search on behalf of members for company contact details. Please contact mailto:library@imeche.orgor tel: 020 7973 1274.
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Presidential Addresses
Where can I obtain copies of IMechE Presidential Addresses?
Copies of all Presidential Addresses published since 1996 are available to download from the President's Choice website.
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Pressure Vessels
How can I find out about the pressure vessel regulations?
The following links provide information about the regulations:
DTI: Pressure Equipment - Guidance Notes on the UK Regulations
[579 kb]
Covers the design, manufacture and conformity assessment of pressure equipment and assemblies with a maximum allowable pressure greater then 0.5 bar.
DTI: Simple Pressure Vessels - Guidance Notes on UK Regulations
[106 kb]
Covers pressure vessels with an internal pressure greater than 0.5 bar
DTI: Pressure Equipment - UK Conformity Assessment Bodies
[177 kb]
DTI: Simple Pressure Vessels - UK Approved Bodies
[91 kb]
DTI: Simple Pressure Vessels Directive 87/404/EEC
DTI: CE Marking - Frequently Asked Questions
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Professional Indemnity Insurance
Where can I get professional indemnity insurance?
A special IMechE rate is agreed with the following companies:
Marsh UK – Orchard Brae House, 30 Queensferry Rd, Edinburgh
Tel: 0131 311 4200
Insurancescenta scheme offered by ETB in liaison with Howden Insurance Brokers Tel: 020 7623 3806
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Renewable Energy
Where can I find out about companies in the renewable energy sector?
The following websites provide information about companies in this sector:
REPP Global Energy Marketplace (GEM)
GEM is a gateway to sustainable energy information on the web it covers hydro, bioenergy, geothermal, wind, solar, micropower and efficiency
The Source for Renewable Energy
Online buyer's guide and business directory to the renewable energy sector
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Salary
How can I benchmark my salary?
There are a number of engineering surveys freely available on the web:
Engineering and Technology Board's 2005 Survey of Registered Engineers
Amicus: Engineering Pay Survey Report 2006
This survey provides information on wages, hours, bonuses and other benefits for professionals and semi-professionals working in the engineering sector.
Hays: Engineering Salary Guides
Published by Hays Recruitment
IChemE: Salary Survey Calculator
National Statistics: Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE)
Provides Information by industry and occupation
PayScale
Enter your job details, salary and skills and receive a free summary of the average salary for your peer group.
Scenta: Pay & Prospects article Sep 2007
SRG Salary Survey
The SRG is a recruitment agency which specialises in science, clinical and engineering vacancies. The main website contains vacancy listings but also gives access to a free searchable salary survey. Registration is required.
Library held salary surveys:
CELRE/Remuneration Economics Salary Survey of Engineers 2005
Some free sample tables available on the CERLE website. The full report is available in the Library. Tables can be faxed if they are for your personal use.
EEF Management and professional engineers' pay survey
Engineering Rewards 2007
Published by Croner
Pay and conditions in engineering 2006/07
Published by IDS. Contents list available on IDS website
M&E Services Engineers Fees
A survey of the fees charged by consulting M&E Services Engineers, 2007 ed.
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Six Sigma
Where can I find information about six sigma?
Please see our list of six sigma resources on our library catalogued.
Members can also access ebooks on this subject from Books24x7 and e-articles from EBSCO. Both Books24x7 and EBSCO are available via the Virtual Library . Please login to the Members' Area and select the Virtual Library menu option.
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Voluntary Work
Which charities organise overseas voluntary work for engineers?
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Work placements
Where can I find out about work placements?
UK work placements:
Gap work vacancies and providers:
Justjobs4students
Work placements and graduate vacancy site
Hobsons
Provide directory of graduate employment and training
National Volunteering Database
National Council of Work experience
Work experience vacancies – advice on finding placements
Royal Academy of Engineering: Schemes for secondary school students
Support 4 learning
STEP
Shell Technology Enterprise Programme work placement provider
Talentladder.com
Specialises in finding student placements and vacation work
Year in Industry Scheme
Helps students find quality, paid, degree-relevant work placements.
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Work placements abroad:
AIPT
Association of International Practical Training arranges work experience in the USA. Provides an online placement database
IAESTE
International Association for the Exchange of Students of Technical Experience.
Arranges paid course-related vacation training abroad on an exchange basis.
VSO
International development charity offers volunteer placements: WiTEC (European Association for Women in Science Engineering and Technology)
Arranges grants and work placements for female engineering students across Europe
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