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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.

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About Us
Learn about the IHE. IHE membership formally recognises your qualifications and industry experience.
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How IHE is run
- Who’s who
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Work for the IHE
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!
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IHE History
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 Past Presidents & Chairmen
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IHE Bursaries 2026

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.

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Membership
You can take advantage of our extensive highways experience and trained specialist advisors, by becoming a member.
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Membership Grades
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Membership Fees
Manage your membership subscription at the touch of a button online.
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Members Code of Conduct
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Member Stories
Find out about our members and the jobs they do in the Highways industry
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IHE Branches
We have Branches throughout the UK as well as a Branch in the Middle East. Find yours now.
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FAQs
Have a question for us? Check out our FAQs section to see if the answer is there.

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.

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Professional Registration
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Professional Registration for Employers
Why should you as an employer actively encourage and support employees through the professional registration process?
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Preparing for Professional Review
Our review process involves preparing a report of your experience backed up by evidence and presented at an interview with two registered engineers if you’re applying for CEng or IEng.
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Professional Review & Award Fees
If you are considering going forward for your Professional Review (PR), there’s no better time than now.
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Submission Deadlines
The deadline for your Professional Registration submissions and your Professional Certificate and Diploma submissions can be found below.
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FAQs
Do you have a question? Visit our FAQs section to find the answers.

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.

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All Training & Events
Check out all of our training and events.
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Training Calendar
Browse all events and training courses in our handy calendar.
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Professional Certificates & Diplomas
IHE Professional Certificates and Diplomas are ideal for individuals who have been working in the industry but haven’t been able to obtain an academically endorsed qualification.
- RegTTME(PCert)
- RegTTME(PDip)
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On-Demand Highway Law CPD Training
Learn at your own pace, anytime, anywhere.
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Academy Training
The IHE Highway Engineering Academy offers industry-led training in highway engineering.
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IHE Branch Events
Our Branches organise various in person and online events throughout the year.
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Industry Events
Find out about other events in the industry.
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Get your Training Course Approved
- Approved HEA Training Partners

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.

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Professional Development Partnership (PDP)
Promoting closer cooperation between the institute and partners
- Professional Development Partners
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Academic-Professional Partnership Scheme (APPS)
Providing support, advice, and guidance on the membership of a professional Institute
- Academic-Professional Partners
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MOVA Users Group
The premier strategy in use for the control of traffic light signals at isolated junctions
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National Winter Service Research Group (NWSRG)
A members group dedicated to advancing understanding of best practice for winter service delivery

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.

News

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Two chances to win £100 Amazon Voucher

Thursday November 20, 2025

You can spread the cost of your membership and have a chance to win a £100 Amazon gift card.

We will be contacting members shortly regarding your membership renewal for 2026. The IHE offers subscription payments by direct debit (DD) and you can spread your payment over four quarterly instalments.

Anyone who switches to DD by 12 December will be entered into a draw for the gift card.

If you are interested, please fill in our Direct Debit form at https://members.theihe.org/page/directdebit

Your second chance to win will be by completing our membership survey, which you will also receive by email in November. It also closes on 12 December 2025. Everyone who completes the survey will go into a separate draw for another £100 gift card.

Both draw winners will receive their prize in time for Christmas.

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.

Join us now