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About Us

Our vision is to be the Institute of Choice for Highway Engineers. Our mission is to provide professional development opportunities, support and leadership for individuals to achieve and maintain professional recognition.

  • Learn about the IHE. IHE membership formally recognises your qualifications and industry experience.

  • We believe we have an outstanding team dedicated to prioritising our members’ interests. If you’re seeking a rewarding and engaging career in a fantastic environment, consider starting your journey with us!

  • We’ve been registering engineers and technicians with the Engineering Council since 1972 and accrediting academic courses since 1989. We’re proud of our long history and provide our members with 50 plus years of highways experience.

IHE Membership

Join us and demonstrate your technical skills, qualifications and expertise to clients and employers. We offer membership types for highways professionals at every stage of their career.

Professional Registration

Becoming a professionally registered engineer demonstrates your high standard of competence and commitment. By choosing to register, you set yourself apart as an engineer with high standards and also demonstrate your commitment to maintain that competence in the future.

Academy Training

The IHE Highway Engineering Academy offers industry-led training in highway engineering. Through one of our specialist training courses leading to an industry-recognised Professional Certificate or Diploma, the HEA delivers the qualifications, skills and knowledge demanded by the highways industry which are in short supply today.

Work with us

Professional Development Partnerships are open to Highways Sector businesses, Local Government Authorities, Academic Institutions, Professional Engineering Institutes and other Highways interest based organisations.

IHE Resources

The Institute is committed to sharing knowledge and promoting best practice across the profession, helping members and the wider highways community develop their skills, broaden their understanding and stay informed on key industry developments.

In-House Training
We can offer our Academy training courses in-house or in a particular region if you have enough delegates. Please email us at events@theihe.org to find out more. 

Training Courses and Events 2026

  • Online: Sustainable Surface Mounted Solutions for Cycle Segregation and Traffic Calming

    • Thu 10 Sep 2026

    The IHE Southern Branch would like to invite you to their next online CPD event on Sustainable Surface Mounted Solutions for Cycle Segregation and Traffic Calming on the 10th September 2026 12-1pm.

  • Online: Experiential Route to Chartered Engineer

    • Mon 14 Sep 2026

    This lunchtime webinar is aimed at experienced engineering professionals who have progressed into senior technical, leadership or management roles through their professional experience and are now largely removed from day-to-day engineering activities.

  • Online - The hidden cost of poor road markings and traffic sign design

    • Tue 15 Sep 2026

    Our PDP Partner Causeway are hosting a webinar - The hidden cost of poor road markings and traffic sign design. Tuesday 15 September 2026 | 12:00 - 13:00 BST. Join us for a practical 60-minute session, including a live Q&A, exploring the latest DfT announcements, how to optimise structural design for cost and carbon savings, and how adaptive tools can significantly reduce your design time.

  • JCT Traffic Signal Symposium and Exhibition

    • Wed 16 Sep 2026

    Bringing traffic signal practitioners together with manufacturers and to maintain a sense of community amongst signals engineers.

  • IHE Greater London Branch - “A Slice of Knowledge” – Bridge Deck Waterproofing

    • Thu 17 Sep 2026

    Join the IHE Greater London Branch for their session of the series ‘Slice of Knowledge’ where you’ll get to engage with presenters discussing innovative projects, products and policies.

  • Online: Southern Branch AGM 2026

    • Mon 21 Sep 2026

    Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Institute of Highway Engineers - Southern Branch will take place at 12pm on Monday 21st September 2026 via MS Teams.

  • Professional Registration Guidance Sessions (PRG19) - Members Only

    • Tue 22 Sep 2026

    If you are ready to apply for Professional Registration but are unsure of how to proceed, the IHE would like to invite you to sign up to our individual Professional Registration Guidance Sessions, providing you with the opportunity to discuss your professional registration application (ICTTech, EngTech, IEng or CEng) with a Reviewer who has knowledge of the application process.

  • Temporary Traffic Management (Diploma)

    • Tue 22 Sep 2026

    OTHER DATES AVAILABLE The Professional Diploma at Intermediate level (QCF 4/5) is offered as part of the Institute of Highway Engineers Highway Academy programme and is aimed to develop the highway engineering knowledge of the individual so they can exercise engineering judgement on behalf of their employer at temporary traffic situations.

  • Online: Trees and the law  in plain English – what we all need to know

    • Wed 23 Sep 2026

    Our PDP partner, TDAG, are hosting an online event on Trees and the law  in plain English – what we all need to know on 23rd September 2026 at 2-4pm BST.

  • ITS Ireland Conference 2026 - Ireland’s Intelligent Mobility Future: Connecting Policy, Places and People

    • Wed 23 Sep 2026

    Ireland’s Intelligent Mobility Future: Connecting Policy, Places and People
    This year’s conference theme is “Ireland’s Intelligent Mobility Future: Connecting Policy, Places and People.” The event will explore how policy, data, infrastructure and innovation can be aligned to deliver Ireland’s next generation of intelligent transport systems.

  • Highways Awards 2026

    • Wed 23 Sep 2026

    The prestigious Highways Awards return on 23rd September 2026 to Park Plaza Hotel, Westminster Bridge, London, UK.

  • Traffic Signing and Road Markings

    • Wed 07 Oct 2026

    This 4-day course provides both a theoretical foundation and practical experience in the design and implementation of traffic signing and road marking schemes.  It contains an introduction to the subject, but takes the concepts through to experienced practitioner level.

  • Traffic Signal Control - From Design to Implementation

    • Mon 19 Oct 2026

    This course is for managers, engineers and technicians involved in the management, design or implementation of traffic control systems. The course is organised by IHE in conjunction with major UK industry players and complements the JCT Consultancy training programme.

  • Transport Development Management

    • Mon 19 Oct 2026

    IHE’s Transport Development Management course is the only one in the UK designed specifically for transport practitioners working in Development Management roles and leads to the IHE Professional Certificate/Diploma in DM.

  • Online: Trees and planning – tools for planners and design teams

    • Wed 21 Oct 2026

    Our PDP partner, TDAG, are hosting an online event on Trees and planning – tools for planners and design teams. 21st October 2026 2-4pm via zoom.

  • Road Safety Engineering

    • Wed 21 Oct 2026

    This 2 day course from the IHE offers the opportunity for the Road Safety Engineer to expand their knowledge and demonstrate their competency in all aspects of road safety engineering.

  • Highways Champion Awards 2026

    • Wed 04 Nov 2026

    For members of your teams who have demonstrated exceptional qualities such as skill, planning, innovation, resourcefulness, thoughtfulness, selflessness and bravery.

  • Highway Law: Principles and Practice

    • Thu 05 Nov 2026

    This one day course is intended to deliver a broad understanding of the law on Highways (in theory and practice) principally for highway engineers but also for anyone requiring additional knowledge of this area of law.

  • Asphalt Pavements - The Fundamentals

    • Tue 10 Nov 2026

    One day course in Asphalt Pavements. There are many different types of asphalt mixtures and applications to choose from, and not all are suitable for every situation. Being able to understand the composition and characteristics of the different types is essential to ensure the correct choice is made. 

  • Asphalt Pavements – Production, Paving & Compaction

    • Wed 11 Nov 2026

    One day course in Asphalt Pavements. There are many types of asphalt mixtures and applications to choose from, with different elements to their installation. Being equipped with information on the key attributes for these products and processes provides an enhanced understanding of the specification requirements.

  • Temporary Traffic Management (Certificate)

    • Tue 17 Nov 2026

    OTHER DATES AVAILABLE The only UK course specifically for temporary traffic management designers, engineers and practitioners working in the planning and design of temporary traffic management situations on highways. This course provides an industry benchmark and the Certificate has received endorsement from National Highways.

  • RoadExpo Scotland

    • Tue 24 Nov 2026

    Scotland's biggest road, traffic and transport exhibition is where you'll discover the new tech ready to increase safety, ease congestion and improve transport for a better travel experience for Scotland.

  • SAVE THE DATE: IHE Mercia Branch Awards 2027

    • Thu 10 Jun 2027

    The IHE Mercia Branch Awards showcase the collective and individual achievements of highway engineers and engineering nationwide.

  • Winter Services Decision Making

    OTHER DATES AND LOCATIONS AVAILABLE The only accredited UK course for Winter Services Decision Makers and Managers. This course delivers learning across a wide range of subjects necessary for Winter Service Professionals and enables individuals to demonstrate competence.

  • Carbon Literacy Project Training

    Gain the skills to make a real impact with this one day accredited Carbon Literacy training course. This course from the Institute of Highway Engineers, Institute of Asphalt Technology and the Institute of Quarrying covers the causes and effects of climate change, practical actions to reduce emissions, and how to influence others to act. Ideal for individuals and teams.

  • Highway Law - On-Demand CPD Training

    Our On-Demand CPD Training Modules on Highway Law give you the flexibility to continue your professional development without waiting for scheduled sessions. Simply browse, buy and start learning instantly – all from the comfort of your home or office.

Join the Institute of Choice for Highway Engineers

IHE membership formally recognises your qualifications and industry experience. Join us and demonstrate your technical skills, qualifications and expertise to clients and employers.