Latest SOE News
Alexander Dennis Returns as Platinum Sponsor for 2025 IRTE Skills Challenge
Alexander Dennis, the UK’s largest bus and coach manufacturer, strengthens their commitment to technician training and industry excellence.
IRTE Northern Centre Members Visit Fox Group’s Hurt Plant Hire Facility
IRTE Northern Centre members were given exclusive access to Fox Group’s Hurt Plant Hire facility in Leyland, complete with a behind-the-scenes tour, fleet insights, and a Q&A with CEO Paul Fox.
Improving Member Access: Changes to SOE Regions
In 2024, the SOE undertook a full review of our regional structure to ensure that every member benefits from meaningful professional development opportunities, regardless of where they are based.
Celebrating Excellence: SOE Honours Corporal Adam Cowen at the REME Engineering Awards 2025
Engineering excellence, leadership under pressure, and frontline innovation, the REME Engineering Awards 2025 shone a light on the Corps' finest.
GTG Engineering Services LTD Backs Technical Excellence as new Showcase Sponsor of the 13th IRTE Skills Challenge
GTG Engineering joins as a sponsor of the 2025 IRTE Skills Challenge, supporting UK bus and coach technicians and promoting excellence in road transport engineering.
Everything UK Engineers Need to Know About the 2025 UK-EU Trade Deal
Discover how the 2025 UK-EU trade agreement impacts UK engineers, focusing on emissions trading, carbon taxes, and steel exports.
Record-Breaking Entry number of entries for IRTE Skills Challenge 2025 Mark a Major Milestone for the Sector
The IRTE Skills Challenge 2025 is set to be the most competitive in its 13-year history. With 124 entries received from apprentices, technicians, and qualified engineers across the UK, this year's competition has more than double the number of applications received in 2024.
GYS Sponsors IRTE Skills Challenge 2025, Championing Workshop Innovation and Technical Talent
The Institute of Road Transport Engineers is delighted to welcome GYS a global leader in automotive equipment manufacturing as a sponsor of the IRTE Skills Challenge 2025.
Publications
SOE News Spring 2025
This edition of SOE News highlights the MPRS scheme, the IRTE's presence at the CV show and record breaking number of entries for this year's Skills' Challenge.
Transport Engineer May 2025
The May 2025 issue of Transport Engineer examines new DVSA brake test guidelines, emerging EU noise regulations, and aerodynamic cab designs boosting fuel efficiency and electrification, offering operators critical insight into regulatory shifts and sustainable vehicle innovation.
Operations Engineer May 2025
The May 2025 issue of Operations Engineer addresses water sector reform, heat pump deployment risks, and the future of space-based solar power, spotlighting urgent and emerging challenges in the energy transition.
Operations Engineer April 2025
The April 2025 issue of Operations Engineer highlights smart sensor integration, evolving cobot safety regulations, and hydraulic system inefficiencies, offering engineers insight into future-ready plant operations.
Transport Engineer April 2025
The April 2025 issue of Transport Engineer investigates hydrogen’s potential in shaping the future of commercial vehicle drivetrains. It also explores advancements in fleet safety technologies and examines the growing challenge of skills shortages across the sector. T
Operations Engineer March 2025
The March 2025 edition of Operations Engineer covers developments in clean energy, workplace safety, and automation, providing expert insights into emerging engineering challenges and solutions.
Transport Engineer March 2025
The March 2025 issue of Transport Engineer examines fuel efficiency innovations, workshop safety improvements, and key industry events, providing expert insights into the evolving transport sector.
SOE News Winter 2025
This edition of SOE Winter News highlights the return of the IRTE Bus & Coach Skills Challenge, key industry developments, and new professional growth initiatives.
Transport Engineer February 2025
February’s Transport Engineer explores irtec licensing, trailer efficiency under VECTO, and the latest in cold chain logistics. It also covers DVSA compliance updates, load security, and key industry events like the IRTE Bus & Coach Skills Challenge.
Operations Engineer February 2025
Operations Engineer February 2025 Edition explores advancements in boiler cleaning, thermal imaging, and AI-driven water management. It highlights the importance of environmental spill training and proactive asset management. Plus, insights on securing procurement for the UK’s water infrastructure upgrades.
Operations Engineer January 2025
January's edition of Operations Engineer looks into breakthroughs in automated safety systems for mobile plant operations, the rise of circular economy practices in construction, and advanced condition monitoring to drive continuous production.
Transport Engineer January 2025
This month's Transport Engineer examines predictive maintenance, EV adoption in emergency services, and advanced fifth wheel technology, alongside operator cost trends and sustainability innovations.
Operations Engineer December 2024
This month's edition of Operations engineer looks at how robotic systems are transforming nuclear decommissioning, lift installation in Big Ben and the role of advanced mobile communication systems in improving safety at hazardous industrial sites.
Transport Engineer December 2024
December's edition of Transport Engineer looks at Next-gen trucks, alternative tech and the highlights from the IAA Transportation exhibition.
For The Sake of Safety podcast: Episode 4
Join us for a special episode with Nick Elliott, Chair, IRTE PSC and James Backhouse, Legal Director, Backhouse Jones as they delve into the real-life incidents that paved the way to new safety best practices that have been integrated into organisational cultures.
For The Sake of Safety podcast: Episode 3
In our third episode of For The Sake Of Safety we explore the role of the Professional Engineering Institution in promoting safety with Emma Thompson, Executive Director, SOE.