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Routes to CICES membership

CICES has multiple membership grades depending on your qualifications, experience, and role.

Student

Student Membership is free for those enrolled on relevant civil engineering surveying courses. 

Associate apprentice (ACInstCES)

Associate apprentice membership is open to those who have completed a relevant Level 3 or 4 apprenticeship.

Graduate (GCInstCES)

Are you about to graduate or perhaps you recently have? Our graduate membership is designed for you.

Technical (TCInstCES)

Been working in the industry for a few years? Technical membership can help you advance in your career. 

Member (MCInstCES)

Experienced civil engineering surveyor? Become a CICES member for recognition and exclusive benefits.

Fellow (FCInstCES)

Become a CICES Fellow, our highest membership level. Ready to take the next step? 

Other routes to CICES membership

As well as the above membership grades, did you know you can apply to become a CICES member through different routes? In this section, you'll also discover how to reinstate your CICES membership if you have already been a member before.

Reciprocal route

Already a member or fellow of RICS or ICE? Find out more about this route to CICES membership.

Member accelerated route

Whether you are an academic, already a member of another similar institution, or a senior applicant, apply via our accelerated route.   

Affiliate

Our affiliate membership is open to all those who have an interest and involvement in the construction industry.

Reinstate membership

Previously a member of CICES and want to rejoin? Here's what you need to do.

Need support?

Our Membership Team is here to support you. We offer online and in-person membership surgeries where you can get personalised guidance and learn more about joining or upgrading your CICES membership, and you can contact the team by email or phone five days a week.

Get in touch with the team directly by emailing: membership@cices.org

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