Membership Grades

• Purpose: For students studying relevant subjects (e.g. surveying, civil engineering).
• What it entitles you to:
  
  • Access CICES resources and events.
  • Start engaging with the profession early.
• Next step: Progress to Graduate or Affiliate upon completing studies.

Application fee: Nil
Subscription fee: £10.00 (from 1 March 2026)

• Purpose: For anyone with an interest in civil engineering surveying, even without formal qualifications.
• What it entitles you to:
  
  • Participate in CPD events and training.
  • Network with professionals.
• Next step: Apply for Graduate, Technical Member, or Associate if/when eligible.

Application fee: Nil
Subscription fee: £137.40

• Purpose: For individuals completing an approved apprenticeship.
• What it entitles you to:
  
  • Begin your professional journey.
  • Use post-nominal ACInstCES.
• Next step: Progress to Technical Member or Member once competence is proven.

Application fee: £75.00
Subscription fee: £137.40

• Purpose: For those with a relevant academic qualification (e.g. degree) but not yet professionally qualified.
• What it entitles you to:
  
  • Use of post-nominal GCInstCES.
  • Access structured training and mentoring.
  • Work toward full membership.
• Next step: Apply for Member grade once competence is developed.

Application fee: £75.00
Subscription fee: £228.25

• Purpose: For individuals with proven technical competence, especially those in technician roles.
• What it entitles you to:
  
  • Use of post-nominal TCInstCES.
  • Have recognised professional standing.
  • Eligibility for EngTech registration via CICES.
• Next step: With experience and broader responsibility, move to Member.

Application fee: £125.00
Subscription fee: £256.65

• Purpose: Full professional grade for those with technical and managerial competence.
• What it entitles you to:
  • Use of post-nominal MCInstCES.
  • Voting rights and the ability to serve on committees.
  • To showcase your membership and be recognised globally as a highly skilled surveying professional.
  • Eligibility to examine and/or mentor.
  • Eligibility for CEng or IEng registration via CICES.
• Next step: Apply for Fellow after significant contribution to the profession.

Application fee: £195.00
Subscription fee: £339.54

• Purpose: Highest grade, recognising senior professionals with outstanding achievements.
• What it entitles you to:
  • Use of post-nominal FCInstCES.
  • Chance to be nominated to the CICES Council of Management and join the institutional presidential chain.
  • Voting rights and the ability to serve on committees.
  • Ability to demonstrate leadership and impact in the field.
  • Eligibility to mentor, examine and serve at the highest levels in CICES.
  • Eligibility for CEng or IEng registration via CICES.

Application fee: £195.00
Subscription fee: £450.82