Latest SOE News
Get Ready to Get Mentoring with SOE
Hear about the virtues of mentoring and why its matters from Robin Bates, Membership and Professional Standards Lead
IRTE Returns to the Commercial Vehicle Show in 2025
The Commercial Vehicle Show, Britain's biggest and most attended expo for commercial vehicles, is returning to NEC Birmingham in April 2025
Engineering the Future: A Look at Industry 4.0’s Impact as We Move to 5.0
Industry 5.0 is not just a technological trend, it's a fundamental transformation of manufacturing that is revolutionising how UK engineers design, produce, and optimise industrial processes.
Meet Ray Thareiz Hakim Zailani, Senior Field Surface Facilities Site in Charge & Petroleum Engineer in Charge
Read how Ray Thareiz Hakim Zailan drives critical decisions with stakeholders and government entities. All whilst studying a part-time doctorate.
Elevate Your 2025 People Development Strategy with Mentoring
With emerging technologies, new regulations, and shifting workforce expectations, developing your people isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a strategic imperative. If you want your organisation to thrive in this environment, mentoring should be at the core of your people development strategy.
A Year of Growth, Innovation, and Excellence: Message from the Executive Director
As we draw the curtain on another remarkable year, it is with great pride and gratitude that we reflect on what we have achieved together in 2024
Mentoring Knows No Bounds: Fostering Growth Across Engineering and Beyond
Mentoring is defined as a professional relationship where a more experienced individual, the mentor, provides a range of guidance, support, and advice to a less experienced person their mentee
Driving Careers Forward: SOE Launches Pioneering Mentoring Platform for Engineers
With a plethora of industry experts ready to mentor, SOE’s new platform connects engineering professionals across various disciplines to share knowledge and inspire growth.
Publications
Operations Engineer January 2025
January's edition of Operations Engineer looks into breakthroughs in automated safety systems for mobile plant operations, the rise of circular economy practices in construction, and advanced condition monitoring to drive continuous production.
Transport Engineer January 2025
This month's Transport Engineer examines predictive maintenance, EV adoption in emergency services, and advanced fifth wheel technology, alongside operator cost trends and sustainability innovations.
Operations Engineer December 2024
This month's edition of Operations engineer looks at how robotic systems are transforming nuclear decommissioning, lift installation in Big Ben and the role of advanced mobile communication systems in improving safety at hazardous industrial sites.
Transport Engineer December 2024
December's edition of Transport Engineer looks at Next-gen trucks, alternative tech and the highlights from the IAA Transportation exhibition.
For The Sake of Safety podcast: Episode 4
Join us for a special episode with Nick Elliott, Chair, IRTE PSC and James Backhouse, Legal Director, Backhouse Jones as they delve into the real-life incidents that paved the way to new safety best practices that have been integrated into organisational cultures.
For The Sake of Safety podcast: Episode 3
In our third episode of For The Sake Of Safety we explore the role of the Professional Engineering Institution in promoting safety with Emma Thompson, Executive Director, SOE.
Operations Engineer November 2024
November's edition of Operations Engineer examines the world of moving parts, sustainability in data centres and concerns around corrosion.
For The Sake of Safety podcast: Episode 2
In our second episode of For The Sake Of Safety we explore safety assessment with Caroline Hamilton MBE CEng MIMechE.
Transport Engineer November 2024
November's edition of Transport Engineer looks at wheel loss and moving floor trailers.
Operations Engineer October 2024
October's edition of Operations Engineer looks at predictive maintenance, military manufacturing and machinery safety.
Transport Engineer October 2024
This issue of Transport Engineer looks at the transition from diesel to electric vehicles, tyre management, and wheel security. It highlights the innovations and engineering solutions aimed at improving safety, efficiency, and environmental sustainability within the sector.
For The Sake of Safety podcast: Episode 1
Welcome to the first episode of For The Sake Of Safety podcast series. To kick things off, we dive deep into safety in the Road Transport sector with Nick Elliott MSOE MIRTE, Chair of the IRTE Professional Sector Council.
Transport Engineer September 2024
The September 2024 issue of Transport Engineer focuses on the ongoing transition to electric vehicles within the commercial transport sector.
Operations Engineer September 2024
The September 2024 issue of Operations Engineer covers several key themes related to sustainability and technological advancements in the engineering industry.
SOE News Summer 2024
The Summer 2024 edition of SOE News highlights the IRTE Skills Challenge, updates on professional development initiatives, and industry insights on UK energy trends.
Operations Engineer August 2024
August's edition of Operations Engineer looks at the impact of cyber attacks, PPE for hydraulic system operators, innovations in the casting sector and how to improve energy efficiency at production sites.