Routes to CIWEM Membership and Chartership 2026 | BIRMINGHAM | IN-PERSON

Hosted by the CIWEM West Midlands branch and the CIWEM Metropolitan branch

Event description

An informative and engaging evening focused on professional development within the water and environmental sector. This event will provide helpful insights into the routes to becoming a CIWEM member and achieving Chartership status.

Part of the CIWEM Membership series.

Who should attend

• Those who are either early career or preparing to take the next step towards professional recognition
• Those wishing to find out about CIWEM membership and the benefits being a member afford

Why you should attend

• Find out about the various membership grades and which one is best for you at this point of your career
• Learn how the application process works and what to expect on your journey to Chartership
• Hear from experienced professionals about their own experiences of becoming Chartered
• Get practical advice and help answer all your questions on CIWEM Membership and Chartership
• Gain a clearer understanding of how CIWEM membership can support your progression
• A great opportunity to network with peers and connect with industry professionals and gain CPD

Are you a CIWEM member? Want to find out more?

Becoming a CIWEM member gives you a globally-recognised demonstration of your professionalism and technical abilities. Whether you have just started your career or are extensively experienced, we will have a membership grade that's right for you. Click below to find out more.

Itinerary

17:00 – 17:30 | Meet and greet – Guest registration and refreshments

17:30 – 18:30

Main event

18:30 – 18:45

Closing remarks

19:00 | Close

Booking and joining information

This event is open to members and non-members of CIWEM.

Please note there is limited capacity at this event. Bookings must be made through 'My CIWEM' using the above booking link. Non-members who have not registered for the MyCIWEM system can create an account on the booking page in order to reserve their place.

If you have any questions about your booking or would like to cancel your attendance, please contact branches@ciwem.org.

Please note that registrations close at 09:00, two working days before the event is to take place. If you have not registered by then, unfortunately we cannot add you to the event.

If you have any queries about this talk, please contact Hannah Hogan at hannah.hogan@watermanspen.co.uk.

About the venue and getting there

The event will take place at the Waterman Offices at 60 Church Street, Birmingham, B3 2DJ.

Travelling to the venue

As part of CIWEM’s commitment to tackling the climate and ecological emergency we would encourage delegates to use the most environmentally sustainable means of transport possible.

The three main Birmingham railway stations, Birmingham Snow Hill, Birmingham New Street, and Birmingham Moor Street are within five, fifteen and twenty-minutes’ walk of the venue respectively.

If you are coming by car or taxi, please consider sharing the journey with others to reduce your environmental footprint. There are several city centre car parks that are within a short walk of the offices. The nearest is Snow Hill Car Park (B4 6HY) which is five-minutes’ walk and costs £4.80 for two hours.

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