Members develop solutions to engineering problems using new or existing technologies, through innovation, creativity and change and/or they may have technical accountability for complex systems with significant levels of risk.
Member grade of SoVT and registration as CEng can be achieved through CIBSE Member (MCIBSE) by choosing to apply with vertical transportation as your engineering discipline. It’s possible to gain CIBSE Member (MCIBSE) through either an academic route, by holding approved qualifications or an experience route. Fast-track routes to SoVT membership are available for those holding CIBSE Member grade or those registered as CEng with another UK engineering institution.
How to join
- New applicants for CIBSE Member with SoVT Member (MCIBSE MSoVT): Follow the CIBSE guidance for your online application, the resources provided will support you through the full process.
- Current CIBSE Member (MCIBSE): fast-track route to SoVT Member grade and post nominals. Upload your CV and CPD record for review by the SoVT Membership Committee, If you have your documents ready start your application. This link will only work if you are already logged in and your membership is up to date.
- Registered CEng: fast-track route to SoVT Member grade and post nominals. Upload your CV and CPD record for review by the SoVT Membership Committee along with proof of your registration with a UK engineering institution. If you have your documents ready start your application by creating a CIBSE account.
Eligibility criteria & routes to membership
For the academic route, you will need to meet one of the following criteria:
- An accredited integrated MEng degree.
- An accredited Bachelors’ honours degree in engineering or technology with accredited Masters’ degree or Engineering Doctorate (EngD).
- An accredited Bachelors’ honours degree in engineering or technology started prior to Sept 1999.
- Washington Accord accredited Bachelors’ degree. (Further learning to Masters’ level is required from 2015 intake).
- FEANI European Engineering Education Database (EEED) 2nd cycle degree qualification.
- Individually assessed engineering/technology qualifications at the same academic level.
If you do not have the above qualifications, you can still gain this grade through the experience route by submitting the CEng Experience Template with your application.
Further Information for new applicants
- Demonstrating required competence with vertical transportation examples. Downloadable example document coming soon.
- Attend a CIBSE membership webinar for guidance on your application.
- Consider who your sponsor might be - they will need to have known you for at least a year. Find out more information.
- Prepare for your interview with CIBSE Interview guidance.
Any questions?
