Get involved, make a difference
The Institution is a leading source of expertise on all built environment structural engineering and public safety issues.
We work at the highest levels to influence governments, shape regulations and campaign for safety, sustainability and technical standards.
Join one of the groups of committed members driving forward activities and initiatives that really do make a difference. Get involved, have your say.
- Raise standards
- Share information
- Campaign on engineering-related political issues
- Support academic, technical and research initiatives
Achieve your personal best
Membership is an aspirational goal that is only achieved by the best creative engineering minds.
Many engineers see membership as a career pinnacle, their highest demonstration of personal professional achievement.
International passport to practice
MIStructE is an internationally recognised professional accreditation.
- Employers worldwide value membership as it confirms a high level of competence
- Many countries expect structural engineers to register or become licensed. As a member you will be well positioned to work as a qualified structural engineer in many countries subject to local requirements
- Gaining membership may be recognised by your company through promotion, salary increase or extra responsibility
The Structural Engineer
All members receive a free copy of our leading international journal, The Structural Engineer.
- The Structural Engineer keeps members in touch with the Institution, industry and professional developments including job opportunities
- Each issue includes news and exclusive peer-reviewed technical papers
- The Journal’s portal on the Institution’s website gives member-only access to the Institution’s comprehensive archive of technical papers. With over a century’s worth of leading thinking and research, the on-line archive is one of the most formidable technical knowledge resources for structural engineering in the world
Continuous professional development (CPD)
Structural engineers develop their knowledge all the time. The Institution’s structure for ongoing learning through CPD keeps standards high.
- Members make a commitment to annual CPD learning
- Members’ CPD is monitored annually
Technical meetings
Regular technical meetings are held worldwide and at our London headquarters, or in your region or to download recordings of the latest technical seminars, lecture and events.
An up to date list of techincal meetings is available.
Monthly newsletter
Regular briefings will keep you in touch with the latest developments across the Institution and industry.
Library
The library is one of the world’s definitive centres for structural engineering research and technical information. Members enjoy free access to our well-stocked library, with its up-to-date collection of books, journals, reports, standards, and papers.
- Loans to members
- Same day loan service
- Enquiry service and literature searches
- Electronic dissemination of material
- Support of two qualified librarians
- Partnership library arrangements
Local branch membership
We have members in 105 countries worldwide. Membership includes an automatic introduction to your local branch or regional group, where you will be warmly welcomed.
Local groups run their own programmes of events, and provide essential support and networking opportunities.
The regional network extends across:
Africa
Asia and the Pacific Rim
Australasia
Americas
UK and Ireland
Middle East
Europe
UK and Ireland branches:
Bedfordshire and adjoining Counties
Devon and Cornwall
East Anglia
East Midlands
Lancashire and Cheshire
Midland Counties
North Thames
Northern Counties
Northern Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Scotland
South Eastern Counties
Southern
Surrey
Thames Valley
Wales
Western Counties
Yorkshire
Technical publications
The Institution's technical publications provide essential, technical and regulatory information on basic structural design concepts through to design guidance, reports, manuals and codes including the latest developments in Eurocodes... Read more
findanengineer.com
findanengineer.com is a comprehensive database of structural engineering practices across the UK that puts clients in touch with the best structural engineer for any project. Only firms that have at least one IStructE member can register.
Visit www.findanengineer.com for more information.
The Structural Awards
The Institution’s annual Structural Awards are the world’s leading awards for structural engineering excellence.
Established in 1968, the Structural Awards recognise and reward the work of the world’s most talented structural designers, their indispensable contribution to the built environment and showcase projects that lead the industry's development... Read more