Which grade?

Membership - Which grade?

• Fellow (FIMechE)

  If you’re a professional engineer working in a senior role with significant autonomy and responsibility, you can apply to become a Fellow.

  Fellowship is the highest level of membership. You must demonstrate you’re committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD), while promoting the engineering profession to young and developing engineers.

  If you’re not yet a Chartered Engineer (CEng), Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Engineering Technician (EngTech) Member, you can still apply for Fellowship.

  We’ll first assess you against the UK-SPEC requirements for CEng, IEng or EngTech. You’ll then be assessed against the criteria for Fellowship.

  If you are already a Member of the IMechE, we will assess you against the qualities for Fellowship.

  Fellows can use the abbreviation ‘FIMechE’ after their name, along with the abbreviation of their registration level (CEng, IEng or EngTech).

  Find out more about the benefits of Fellowship here

  Each year, Fellows pay a subscription fee (and a registration fee, where appropriate), which is due in January. Find out more about our fees here.

  

• Chartered Engineer (CEng MIMechE)

  Chartered Engineers (CEng) are professional engineers who develop answers to engineering problems using new or existing technologies in creative and innovative ways.

  You might be developing these technologies, promoting advanced designs and design methods, introducing new and more efficient production techniques or pioneering engineering services.

  To become a CEng, you’ll need a Master’s Degree in Engineering (or equivalent). Or you’ll need a three-year accredited BEng (Hons) degree, along with an appropriate Master’s programme or period of further learning.

  Formal academic qualifications aren’t the only way to demonstrate your level of knowledge and understanding. Please see the academic requirements page for more information.

  As a Chartered Engineer, you can use the abbreviation ‘CEng MIMechE’ after your name. This designation is a globally recognised mark of professionalism and commitment to engineering.

  Chartered Engineers can also apply for additional qualifications and international registrations, like Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) or European Engineer (EurIng).

  CEng Members have access to all of our membership benefits, including networking at regional events, reduced rates for conferences and events, and discounted subscriptions to technical journals.

  Find out more about CEng benefits here

  Each year, CEng Members pay a subscription fee and a registration fee, which are both due in January. Find out more about our fees here.

  

• Incorporated Engineer (IEng IMechE)

  Incorporated Engineers are professional engineers who maintain, manage and apply current and developing technology. So you might be working in fields like engineering design, development, manufacture, construction and operation.

  While you don’t need a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering to become an IEng, you’ll have to show knowledge of engineering principles to this level – OR HND/HNC, plus a period of further learning.

  Formal academic qualifications aren’t the only way to demonstrate your knowledge. See our academic requirements for more information.

  As an Incorporated Engineer, you’ll be able to use the abbreviation ‘IEng MIMechE’ after your name. This designation is a globally recognised mark of professionalism and commitment to engineering.

  Incorporated Engineers can also apply for international registrations, such as IntPE, and also Chartered Environmentalist registration.

  IEng Members have access to all the benefits of membership, including networking at regional events, reduced rates for conferences and events, and discounted subscriptions to technical journals.

  Find out more about IEng benefits here

  Each year, IEng Members pay a subscription fee and a registration fee, which are due in January. Find out more about our fees here.

  

• Engineering Technician – (EngTech MIMechE)

  EngTech is a level of professional registration exclusively for Engineering Technicians. It can be an important stepping stone towards becoming an Incorporated Engineer or a Chartered Engineer.

  You’ll also get access to the information and networking opportunities we offer to all members. As an Engineering Technician, you can use the abbreviation ‘EngTech MIMechE’ after your name. This designation is a globally recognised a mark of professionalism. Engineering Technicians are also eligible to apply for Chartered Environmentalist registration.

  For more information on EngTech benefits, click here

  There are three ways you can join us as an EngTech:

  • Transfer from another institution
    If you are already registered as an EngTech with another institution, you can transfer your membership to us.

  • Approved route
    If you’re on an advanced/modern apprenticeship course we’ve approved, you can apply as soon as you finish.

  • Standard route
    This is the way to apply if you have suitable work experience or qualifications, but haven’t done an approved course.

  Although you don’t need any formal qualifications, you’ll need to have knowledge and understanding of technical matters to NVQ/SVQ level 3. Membership of the IMechE and registration as an EngTech are based on the competences set by the Engineering Council in UK-SPEC.

  Each year, EngTech Members pay a subscription fee and a registration fee, which are both due in January. Find out more about our fees here.

  

• Associate Member (AMIMechE)

  If you’re a graduate with a degree in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) subject, you can apply to become an Associate Member of the Institution.

  You’ll need to have one of the following qualifications:

  • IMechE-accredited degree
  • UK engineering degree
  • UK maths, physics or other relevant science degree
  • Engineering Council graduate diploma
  • Overseas engineering degree that meets IMechE requirements
  • Open University degree of acceptable profile

  As an Associate Member, you can use the ‘AMIMechE’ abbreviation after your name, demonstrating your commitment to becoming a professional engineer.

  You’ll have access to all of the membership benefits, as well as free career advice, discounted training courses, discounted events and conferences, and networking opportunities at regional events. You’ll also receive a copy of PE magazine every month.

  You can also use our Career Developer, a range of online tools to chart your initial professional development – which you’ll need to do if you decide to register as a professional engineer.

  You’ll also get feedback from experienced IMechE mentors, along with support from our professional development consultants.

  Find out more about Associate benefits.

  Each year, Associates pay a subscription fee, which is due in January. Student Affiliates who apply for Associate membership before the end of their graduation year don’t need to pay any application fees.

  

• Student Affiliate (university students)

  If you’re a full-time or sandwich student, studying a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) subject, you can join the Institution as a student Affiliate.

  While you’re studying you’ll receive:

  • Career advice and tips like how to prepare for your first interview
  • Access to Career Developer – our online suite of reporting tools – to record your professional engineering experiences
  • Networking opportunities at our regional conferences and events.
  • Access to our resources, including one of the best engineering libraries in the world
  • Discounted rates on events and training courses

  As a student Affiliate, you can begin your journey towards professional registration, which is proven to enhance your career prospects, increase your earning potential and provide international recognition of your expertise.

  You’ll receive our full range of member benefits, like free career advice and access to our resources, including our world-class library.

  It’s free to join, and you won’t have to pay any subscription fees while you’re on your course. In your final year, you’ll also receive a copy of the Institution’s PE magazine every month.

  After graduation, student Affiliates can become Associate Members of the Institution.

  Find out more about student Affiliate benefits here

  

• EngTech Affiliate (apprentices)

  If you’re on an apprenticeship or studying engineering at college, you can apply to become an EngTech Affiliate for free. You can then apply to become an Engineering Technician Member (EngTech MIMechE) at the end of your course.

  You can use our library and services, search our journals and databases, and access our online books.

  You’ll get access to many of the benefits of full membership, including:

  • Free book loan from our library (UK only)
  • Use of our members-only online library
  • Reduced rates for Professional Engineering magazine, journals and technical papers
  • Career advice
  • Educational scholarships and awards
  • Discounted rates for member events

  As an EngTech Affiliate, you can begin planning your professional registration, which is proven to enhance your career prospects and increase your earning potential.

  Find out more about EngTech benefits here

  

• Affiliate

  If you’re a part-time student, or if you’re interested in engineering, but have no formal qualifications, you can join as an Affiliate.

  You’ll receive:

  • Access to a world-class information and library service
  • Networking opportunities at our regional conferences and events
  • Access to the Business Centre at One Birdcage Walk

  As an Affiliate, you’ll have access to all the membership benefits, including discounted rates at IMechE conferences and events, use of the Business Centre at our head office at One Birdcage Walk, and access to the Institution’s information and library services. We’ll also send you a copy of PE magazine every month.

  Find out more about our benefits here

  Each year, Affiliates pay a subscription fee, which is due in January. Find out more about our fees here.