Society of Engineers

The Society of Engineers was a learned society that was integrated with the Institution of Incorporated Engineers (IIE) in 2005, with both societies later being incorporated into the Institution of Engineering and Technology. It was the first Society to issue the professional title of Incorporated Engineer.

Established in May 1854 in The Strand, London, the Society of Engineers was the third oldest professional engineering body in the UK. It promoted the interests of members worldwide and was concerned with all branches of engineering. It was founded by Henry Palfrey Stephenson and Robert Monro Christie as a means of reunion for former students of Putney College — one of few institutions then giving technical and scientific training for engineers — with Stephenson serving as chairman in 1856 and 1859.

To became a member the candidate was subjected to an examination divided into three parts:

minimum age 21 years, a qualification BTEC, HND, HNC or GNVQ/NVQ/SNQ Level 4 in engineering or similar approved qualification and 3 years of engineering training. Pass Part I of SoE's Exams.

minimum age 23 years, ASE plus CertEng or BEng / BSc or GNVQ / NVQ / SNVO Level 5 in engineering or similar approved qualification and 5 years of engineering training /experience including 2 years practical or site work. Pass Part II of SoE's Exams.

minimum age 26 years AMSE plus DipEng or BEng(Hons)or similar approved qualification or MEng with approved project study at a participating university and 5 years engineering training/experience including 2 years practical or site work plus holding a position of professional responsibility for at least 3 years. Pass Part III of SoE's Exams.

Sample of the Membership Certificate : The sensible data of the holder have been deleted for privacy reasons .

See slides 7-42-43-44 http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/aSGuest141513-1498327-technicians-engineers-challenges-possibilities/ The Society of Professional Engineers-SPE( UK ) is a direct emanation of the Society of Engineers ( 1969 ) . See links at the bottom of the page .

minimum age 33 years, Corporate Members of at least 7 years standing, who in the opinion of the Membership Elections Committee endorsed by the directors are deemed to have had sufficient experience (including major responsibility in the design, research or execution of engineering works) and who can also demonstrate continued career development. Services rendered to The Society in particular or to the profession of engineering generally are also taken into account.

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