Reinstate your membership
If you have previously been a member of the Institution, it may be easier to rejoin than you think. Below are some of the benefits that you will enjoy upon rejoining the Institution:
- Maintaining your professional registration demonstrates your commitment and credentials as an engineering professional to employers
- Your membership with the IMechE allows you to use post nominals such as AMIMechE, MIMechE or FIMechE, demonstrating your experience and commitment to your profession, enhancing your status and providing recognition within the industry
- Being professionally registered can lead to greater job security as well as higher earning potential, with registered engineers earning £152,000* more over their lifetime
- Additional benefits and resources to help support your career development and keep you up to date on industry developments
Making Professional Registration easier for you
Belonging to the Institution is a real investment in your future.
To reinstate your membership, call us on 0845 226 9191 from the UK or +44 (0)20 7304 6999 from overseas, or email membership@imeche.org.
If you were professionally registered with the Institution and your membership lapsed 3 years ago or less, reinstating is easy. There is no paperwork to fill out or back dated fees to pay, although you will have to ensure your Engineering Council fees are up to date.The Institution's direct debit payment option allows you to split the cost of membership into ten manageable payments, making the annual subscription fee easier to manage.
If your membership lapsed more than 3 years ago, please contact the Membership Helpline to find out how you can reinstate.
*Report for the Consultative Committee of Professional Management Organisation, December 2008